The phoenix eye fruit, also known as Luo Huangzi, Pingpo fruit, etc., has the effects of promoting digestion, detoxification, and insecticidal. It is distributed in Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, and other places. But do you know how to preserve phoenix eye fruit?
Phoenix Eye Fruit Uses
Used for vomiting, abdominal pain due to worm accumulation, hernia pain, and pediatric scalp sores.
Phoenix Eye Fruit Combinations
1. For vomiting, food is immediately expelled after eating, or morning vomiting and evening eating, evening vomiting and morning eating: Seven phoenix eye fruits, calcined and preserved. Take one spoonful of the decoction daily, mixed with wine, and take it until symptoms improve.
2. For severe abdominal pain due to ascension of intestinal worms, with white spots on the face: Seven Luo Huangzi fruits and seven Qiangniuzi fruits. Decoction and drink.
3. For hernia pain: Seven phoenix eye fruits. Decoction with wine. (The above three combinations are from Yao Kecheng's "Food Materia Medica")
How to Consume Phoenix Eye Fruit
Boil the phoenix eye fruit in hot water, peel off the black outer skin and the translucent light brown middle skin, and then it can be consumed.
Phoenix eye fruit can be steamed, grilled, or braised, and it tastes similar to chestnuts.
How to Preserve Phoenix Eye Fruit
Place the phoenix eye fruit in a well-ventilated and dry environment, and avoid moisture to prevent germination.
Precautions for Consuming Phoenix Eye Fruit
It is not suitable for consumption for those with weak spleen and diarrhea.
