The efficacy and function of red peach K fruit and the medicinal value of red peach K fruit

Introduction of Red Peach K Fruit

Red peach K fruit is an annual herb or perennial shrub of the genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae family, growing in tropical and subtropical regions. It is native to West Africa, India and Malaya, and is abundant in the tropical regions of southern Mexico. Locals often pick its stamens, dry them and make tea for drinking. It is distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, and Yunnan in China, and is cultivated in southern Yunnan.

Roselle is nicknamed "Red Heart K". It is a plant with medicinal value. Its scientific name is "Roselle", also known as "Red Heart K". It is a blood-tonifying fruit belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was introduced from Africa and India in 1945. Taking it after making tea or wine can play a diuretic, lower blood pressure, tonify blood, and beautify the skin.

[Plant shape] : It is shaped like cotton, upright, up to 1 meter high, with many branches on the main trunk. The flowers bloom in summer and autumn, with a long flowering period. The corolla is yellow, the sepals and epicalyx are rose red, and the stems and petioles are often light rose. When it blooms, the red, green and yellow are alternating, which is very beautiful and lovely. It is an economic plant widely planted by African people, especially the Arab people in Africa and West Africa.

The calyx, seeds, stems and leaves of the plant can all be used. The calyx (fresh or dried) has the effects of lowering blood pressure, preventing scurvy and being a diuretic, and can relieve bronchitis and cough.

【Effects】 : Diuretic.

[Main Indications] : This medicine is used by the people as a diuretic.

[Nature and flavor] : Pungent, neutral. Enters the kidney meridian.

[Research] : It was first published in "Lingnan Agricultural Magazine".

The flowers of the red peach K fruit are rich in vitamin C, which has the effect of cooling down and reducing internal heat, promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst. They can be used to brew tea and make beverages, and they taste sour. Roselle pigment can also be extracted from the red peach K fruit, which is used as a food additive in the food industry.

Peach K fruit is an emerging food and food industry raw material. Its calyx can be used to make candied fruit, jam, high-end beverages, cold drinks, soda, ice tea, hot tea, ice squeeze, ice cream, canned food, fruit wine, sparkling wine, champagne, pastry fillings, peach K fruit tofu and many other foods. It is rich in vitamin C and is also a nutrient for the elderly and children. The bright rose-colored pigment of the calyx is a colorant in food. It is delicious and palatable, and is a high-quality beverage for clearing heat and relieving summer heat. At present, the main products are cold drinks, soda, sparkling wine, original leaves, canned color enhancers, eggplant crystals, and sugar tea. Products are available in Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang, Kunming, and Guangzhou.

The efficacy and function of red peach K fruit

This medicine is used by the people as a diuretic.

The calyx and seed oils are effective in treating cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, fractures, stunted growth in children, indigestion in the elderly, and gastric acid deficiency.

Medicinal value

Blood-enriching fruit, also known as red peach K, belongs to the Malvaceae family and is an annual herbaceous medicinal plant. Its stems, branches, leaves and fruits can all be used as medicine, with the fruit having the best effect. Blood-enriching fruit is the main raw material for extracting red peach K blood-generating agent. The porphyrin iron content of each 100 grams of fresh fruit is as high as 60 mg. Eating fresh or dried fruit has the effects of generating blood, replenishing blood, strengthening the spleen and kidney, and stimulating appetite. It has a good effect on symptoms such as pale or sallow complexion, insomnia, dreaminess, dizziness, loss of appetite, memory loss, poor spirit, restlessness at night, pale lips and tongue, thin pulse, and iron deficiency anemia.

Anti-cancer, beauty, blood pressure lowering, diuretic, cough suppressant, detoxification, promote bile secretion, treat hypertension, arteriosclerosis and neurological diseases, can promote blood circulation and replenish blood, long-term use can prolong life, cure all diseases, rheumatism, lower cholesterol, eliminate limb paralysis, cramps, lower blood lipids, and regulate menstruation.

Side effects and contraindications

People with excessive stomach acid should not drink it for a long time.

Dosage

For oral administration: 6-12 grams, decocted in water.

Nutritional Value

For family drinking, you can soak 50g of dried blood-replenishing fruit in 2kg of rice wine with a temperature of 40° or above, add some rock sugar, and drink it after soaking for 1 week. You can also use an appropriate amount of fresh or dried fruit to make soup or soak it in water as tea. Long-term drinking in small amounts can play a role in blood production, nourishing blood, moisturizing the skin and beautifying the face.