Not all fruits in the world are edible, as some are also considered as traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Today, our editor will introduce the Chinese medicinal herb, wood lotus fruit. The wood lotus fruit is native to China and is harvested before it cracks open when it ripens in August. It is then dried in the sun.
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The wood lotus fruit is primarily used for medicinal purposes and is not intended for direct consumption.
(1) It is a highly effective medicinal herb. Fresh fruits can be boiled and mixed with an appropriate amount of rock sugar to be consumed throughout the day. It helps to clear heat, relieve summer heat, and warm the body. It also aids digestion and prevents constipation.
(2) The wood lotus fruit can be processed and used to make tea. The tea should be made with boiling water and consumed daily. It helps to improve overall health and treat cough, although the effects may be slower.
For patients with severe cough, it is recommended to boil the wood lotus fruit directly, with a dosage of about 5 qian each time.
(3) The wood lotus fruit can also be used as an ingredient for soup, providing dietary and health benefits.
Treatment for constipation: Take about 1 liang of wood lotus fruit (or root bark, tree bark), boil it and add white sugar. Take it before breakfast and dinner. (From "Zhejiang Tiantai Mountain Medicinal Plant Records")
Treatment for dry cough in the elderly: Take about 4 to 5 qian of wood lotus fruit, boil it and drink the decoction as a substitute for tea. (From "Zhejiang Tiantai Mountain Medicinal Plant Records")
