Wild huangpi, a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, has the effects of dispelling wind, regulating qi, removing dampness, and promoting blood circulation. Wild huangpi, also known as the leaves and roots of the plant Cortex Phellodendri, has a fragrant smell throughout the whole plant. Its fruits can be eaten, while the leaves and roots are used for medicinal purposes.
【Nutritional Benefits of Wild Huangpi】
1. Clearing heat and detoxification
The leaves and roots of wild huangpi are highly valued medicinal materials. After being used as medicine, wild huangpi can clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. When people have bruises or swollen injuries, applying crushed wild huangpi directly on the affected area can quickly alleviate the symptoms of blood stasis and pain.
2. Relieving digestion
Regular consumption of wild huangpi can absorb abundant fruit acids and some active enzymes, which can promote the secretion of digestive fluids and enhance human gastrointestinal function. It has a certain relieving effect on common digestive disorders and abdominal distension. In addition, when experiencing stomach pain, drinking water boiled with wild huangpi seeds can also alleviate the pain.
【Methods of Consuming Wild Huangpi】
The ripe fruit of wild huangpi is a wild fruit that can be eaten by humans. It can provide rich nutrients to the human body. Especially, the absorbed vitamin C and carotene can accelerate the regeneration of immune cells in the human body, which is beneficial for enhancing the body's immune system. In addition, the polysaccharides and saponins in wild huangpi, when absorbed by the human body, can enhance the body's anti-inflammatory and antiviral abilities.
The methods of using the fruit, leaves, and roots of wild huangpi are different. The ripe fruit can be eaten directly or made into jam or dried fruits. The leaves and roots are mainly used for medicinal purposes. Boiling them in water and consuming as a decoction is the common method for daily use. When used as an external medicine, they can be crushed and directly applied to the affected area.
