The phoenix eye fruit is the seed of the plant Euphoria longan, which belongs to the family Sapindaceae. It is also affectionately known as "luohuangzi" and is known for its good effects in treating childhood scalp sores. Let's take a look at its specific usage together with the editor!
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Medicinal Uses of Phoenix Eye Fruit
It warms the stomach and kills parasites. It is used to treat abdominal pain caused by intestinal worms, vomiting of food due to stomach upset, and hernia pain.
①Yao Kecheng's "Compendium of Food Medicines": It is used to treat worms in the internal organs and children eating soil, abdominal pain, and hard masses.
It nourishes the liver and gallbladder, improves vision, stops cough and reduces fever, relieves wind-heat symptoms, and reduces irritability and excessive heat.
②"Essential Information on Medicinal Herbs": It is used to treat childhood scalp sores, crush the fruit and apply the oil; it eliminates heat, and is boiled with meat for consumption.
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Selected Medicinal Formulas with Phoenix Eye Fruit
①For severe abdominal pain caused by intestinal worms, with intense pain in the lower chest and white spots on the face: Take seven phoenix eye fruits and seven morning glory seeds. Decoct in water and take orally.
②For vomiting of food immediately after eating or vomiting in the morning after eating in the evening: Take seven phoenix eye fruits.
Crush the fruit and apply the oil on the affected area. Take one-finger-sized portion of the roasted fruit and mix it with wine, and take it as a dose.
③For hernia pain: Take seven phoenix eye fruits. Decoct in wine and take orally. (Selected formula from Yao Kecheng's "Compendium of Food Medicines")
Precautions for Consuming Phoenix Eye Fruit
It is contraindicated for those with weak spleen and diarrhea.
