Phoenix Eye Fruit is the seed of the plant Ailanthus altissima in the family Simaroubaceae. It is mainly distributed in the humid areas of southern China. Phoenix Eye Fruit is rich in nutrients and has many benefits, including regulating the digestive system, detoxifying and insecticidal effects, and delaying aging. Let's learn more about the efficacy and benefits of Phoenix Eye Fruit.
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【Efficacy and Benefits of Phoenix Eye Fruit】
1. Warming the Stomach and Killing Parasites
Phoenix Eye Fruit has the effects of nourishing the stomach, clearing the intestines, clearing heat and dampness, and improving eyesight. It is especially suitable for consumption in the southern climate. It can expel intestinal worms from the body, especially when there is abdominal pain caused by the upward movement of worms. Phoenix Eye Fruit can be used together with seven pieces of Chinese honeysuckle and boiled in water for treatment.
2. Improving Memory
Phoenix Eye Fruit contains various beneficial trace elements for the human body, with phosphorus and zinc being the most important. These substances can improve the activity of brain cells and significantly enhance memory, making it ideal for people who frequently use their brains.
3. Protecting the Eyes
Phoenix Eye Fruit is rich in vitamin A, which directly affects the human visual nerves. It can prevent vision decline and retinal degeneration, and reduce the occurrence of night blindness.
4. Delaying Aging
Phoenix Eye Fruit also contains some active ingredients and phenolic compounds, which can regulate the digestive system, promote physical development, and eliminate free radicals in the body. This has significant benefits for delaying aging and improving physical fitness.
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【Methods of Consuming Phoenix Eye Fruit】
Phoenix Eye Fruit Soup
Materials: 500g chicken, 150g water caltrop, 25g dried scallop, 2g tangerine peel, 3g ginger
Method:
1. Make a cross-cut on the flesh of the Phoenix Eye Fruit and blanch it in boiling water for five minutes. Remove the black skin and inner part, leaving only the yellow flesh. Wash the Phoenix Eye Fruit and pat it dry, then mix it with the marinade.
2. Remove the feet from the chicken, wash it, and cook it in boiling water for ten minutes. Take it out, wash it, and drain the water. Stuff the Phoenix Eye Fruit into the chicken belly.
3. Soak the tangerine peel in water until soft, scrape off the pith, and wash the dried scallop for one hour.
4. Put 1 cup of water or an appropriate amount into a pot, add the tangerine peel, bring it to a boil, then add the dried scallop, ginger, and chicken. Simmer over low heat for three hours, and season with salt.
Although Phoenix Eye Fruit is rich in nutrients and has excellent health benefits, there are also some taboos when consuming 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 health.
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【Methods of Planting Phoenix Eye Fruit】
1. Planting
Spring is the best time for planting, with a spacing of 4 meters × 5 meters per plant, planting 33 plants per acre. The size of the hole should be 80 cm × 80 cm × 60 cm. Organic fertilizers should be used as the main source, combined with a small amount of chemical fertilizer for basal application, to promote early and vigorous growth of seedlings and early production.
2. Field Management
Phoenix Eye Fruit does not have strict soil requirements, as it has a well-developed root system and rapid growth. Although it can grow well in barren and sandy soils, sandy loam with good drainage and deep soil layers is the best.
According to the growth habits of the Phoenix Eye Fruit tree, it is resistant to flooding but not drought. Therefore, during flowering and fruiting periods, frequent watering should be done to keep the soil moist.
Phoenix Eye Fruit trees have strong sprouting ability. Proper pruning should be done to remove the upper part of overgrown main branches, promote the growth of lateral branches, and shape the entire tree into an oval shape, which is beneficial for fruiting and harvesting.
3. Disease and Pest Control
The main diseases and pests of Phoenix Eye Fruit trees are anthracnose, root rot, and wood lice. Combined with winter fertilization, good garden hygiene should be maintained, and disease-infected fallen leaves should be collected and burned to reduce sources of infection.
