Chinese herbal medicine Iron Tree Fruit is a common ornamental plant in many scenic spots. Its leaves can be used as medicine to treat various diseases. However, it is important to know that Iron Tree Fruit is highly toxic and can cause poisoning if consumed raw!
【The efficacy and function of Iron Tree Fruit】
1. Leaves: Iron Tree leaves have the functions of astringing and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and relieving pain. They can be used for various bleeding, gastritis, gastric ulcer, hypertension, neuralgia, amenorrhea, and cancer.
2. Flowers: Iron Tree flowers have the functions of regulating qi, relieving pain, benefiting the kidneys, and consolidating essence. They can be used for stomach pain, spermatorrhea, leucorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.
3. Fruit: Iron Tree fruit has the functions of clearing heat, stopping bleeding, and eliminating phlegm. It can be used to treat cough, dysentery, and cuts.
4. Roots: Iron Tree roots have the functions of dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation, and nourishing the kidneys. They can be used for tuberculosis with hemoptysis, kidney deficiency toothache, low back pain, leucorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, numbness and pain in joints, and injuries.
【The toxicity of Iron Tree Fruit】
1. Carcinogenic
Although Iron Tree Fruit is a highly valuable Chinese herbal medicine, it also has certain toxicity, especially carcinogenicity. This is because Iron Tree Fruit contains a large amount of natural tannins, which are natural carcinogens. After entering the human body, it can increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, and promote the generation of carcinogens in the body, significantly increasing the incidence of cancer.
2. Neurotoxicity
Iron Tree Fruit is highly toxic and can directly affect the human nervous system, causing nerve paralysis and muscle atrophy.
In addition, after consuming Iron Tree Fruit, people may experience symptoms of poisoning such as dizziness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In this case, it is necessary to stop taking it. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical treatment in a timely manner.
