Phoenix eye fruit is a very beneficial medicinal ingredient for the human body. It contains various trace elements that can be directly absorbed and utilized by the human brain and central nervous system, which can improve memory and enhance brain cell activity.
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【Benefits and Effects of Phoenix Eye Fruit】
Phoenix eye fruit, also known as "Ping Po", is dark red in color and contains 3 to 5 sub-fruits. The sub-fruits are the phoenix eye fruits, which have a dark brown edible skin.
1. Treats abdominal pain caused by intestinal worms
Phoenix eye fruit has the effect of killing worms and bacteria, and can treat abdominal pain caused by intestinal worms.
2. Clears heat and reduces fire
Phoenix eye fruit has the ability to eliminate heat and relieve irritability, and can clear heat and reduce fire.
Eating Phoenix eye fruit: Boil the Phoenix eye fruit in boiling water, peel off the black outer skin and the translucent light brown middle skin, and it is ready to eat. Phoenix eye fruit can be steamed, grilled, or braised, and its taste is similar to chestnuts.
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【Precautions for Phoenix Eye Fruit】
Phoenix eye fruit should be stored in a well-ventilated and dry environment, and should not be exposed to water as it may easily germinate.
Although Phoenix eye fruit is nutritious and has excellent health benefits, there are also some taboos when eating it. The most important point is that people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat it, as it may cause discomfort in the abdomen and be detrimental to their health.
Pregnant women can eat Phoenix eye fruit as long as they eat it in moderation, and it can also benefit their body.
In addition to Phoenix eye fruit, pregnant women should also be cautious when consuming uncommon fruits or foods during pregnancy, and should not be reckless.
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【How to Distinguish Real and Fake Phoenix Eye Fruit】
Phoenix eye fruit has a "twin sister" called fake Ping Po, which blooms and bears fruit at the same time, and they have a strong resemblance. Fake Ping Po is called "Seven Sisters Fruit", "Sai Ping Po", "Chicken Crown Peel", etc., because its fruiting time is similar to the birth of the Chinese Seven Sisters. The appearance, fruit, and leaves of real and fake Phoenix eye fruit are astonishingly similar, so how do we distinguish between them?
Method 1: Look at the leaves
The leaves of Phoenix eye fruit are rectangular or elliptical in shape, while the leaves of fake Ping Po are lanceolate.
Method 2: Look at the flowers
There is a big difference in the flowers. The flowers of Phoenix eye fruit are creamy yellow or fiery pink, and their shape resembles small lanterns.
Method 3: Look at the fruit
If you still can't distinguish, use the ultimate method! The fruit of Phoenix eye fruit usually has 1 to 4 seeds per fruit, usually 3 seeds, and its size is between a broad bean and a pigeon egg.
The fruit of fake Ping Po usually has 5 to 7 seeds per fruit, similar in size to peanuts, and looks a bit like black pearls. It is difficult to distinguish between real and fake, but both "twin sisters" are native tree species in the southern part of Guangdong, China. They are easy to grow and have certain edible and medicinal value.
