Acidum Tenguo, a Chinese medicine, is also known as Acidum Tenguozi, Acidum Tengtou, Xintongzi, etc. It is mainly found in Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, etc., and has the functions of nourishing blood and astringency.
Development and Utilization Value of Acidum Tenguo
Acidum Tenguo contains certain amounts of nutrients, and the fruit peel and flesh also contain pigments;
The pigments of Acidum Tenguo have high safety as food additives, and have certain development and utilization value.
Processing of Acidum Tenguo
(1) Collection and processing
The fruits are harvested when they are ripe in summer, steamed, and dried.
(2) Processing method
Remove impurities and clean them up.
Medicinal Formula of Acidum Tenguo
1. For the treatment of gastric acid deficiency and gum bleeding: 6-9g of fresh Acidum Tenguo, decocted and taken. (Practical Chinese Herbal Medicine Atlas)
2. For the treatment of poor appetite: 9g of Acidum Tenguo, decocted and taken. (Practical Chinese Herbal Medicine Atlas)
Pharmacological Effects of Acidum Tenguo
1. Contraceptive effect.
2. Estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activities.
3. Progestational and anti-progestational activities.
