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Phoenix Eye Fruit
Sterculia nobilis, FENG YAN GUO
Phoenix eye fruit is also called
ping po (apple old woman), pin po (frequently old woman) and jiu ceng pi
(nine layer skin). The tree reaches a height of 10 meters, and the fruit
looks like a bean pod with thick skin. It ripens in the autumn.
When the fruit is ripe the pod splits open to reveal the edible seeds. The
seeds resemble a ball flattened on one side and are slightly conical with a
diameter of 25-35 mm. The outer surface is a dusty brown-black color and
covered with wrinkles. After removing a number of layers of skin the pale
yellow kernel is revealed.
The kernel is of a powdery nature and can be eaten after it has been boiled.
The flavor is delicately sweet and fragrant, its nature is warm.
The fruit can benefit the spleen, stop diarrhea and kill internal parasites.
It contains starch, carbohydrates, fat, etc.
APPLICATIONS
l. ROUNDWORM, CAUSING STOMACH PAIN. Take 15 grams of fruit, 9 grams of
morning glory seeds (Ipomoea nil) and simmer them in water. Drink the liquid
before going to bed for 2 nights.
2. VOMITING; GASTRIC DISORDERS WITH NAUSEA.. Slowly dry the fruit in the
oven until it becomes charcoal. Take 13 grams of fruit charcoal, mix with
rice wine* and drink.
(*Japanese sake may be used. Ed.)
3. HERNIA OF THE SMALL INTESTINE. Take 9 grams of fruit, cover with equal
quantities of wine and water, simmer and serve. Alternatively take 13-3
grams of fruit shell charcoal, mix with rice wine* and serve. Do this twice
a day.
(*Japanese sake can be used. Ed.)
4. ENTERITIS; DYSENTERY. Take 30 grams of the fruit shell and 6 grams of
dried orange peel plus two pieces of candied Chinese date. Add water, steam
and serve.
5. HEMORRHOIDS, SORE AND BLEEDING. Take 60 grams of fruit shell, simmer in
water and use the liquid to wash the affected places.
6. BLEEDING FROM WOUNDS. Take the fruit shell and roast till it becomes
charcoal. Grind to fine powder and sprinkle on wounds.
NOTE. Shops selling traditional Chinese medicine sell this fruit
dried and it can be used instead of fresh fruit. Simmer the dried fruit
until cooked and discard the skin, it is then ready to eat.
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