8 medicinal remedies using persimmon fruit

Persimmon fruit and all parts of the persimmon tree have long been used as medicine in traditional Eastern medicine. In particular, persimmon fruit is used to treat diarrhea, coughs, and bedwetting.

Persimmons are a very popular fruit in Vietnam and are loved by many people. Persimmons are not simply a delicious dessert, but also a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and C, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. Furthermore, persimmons have many lesser-known medicinal uses.

Persimmons are a favorite fruit for many people because they are sweet and easy to eat.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, persimmon fruit has a sweet and astringent taste, a neutral nature, and is used to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bedwetting, thirst, cough with phlegm, vomiting, anxiety, and depression. The calyx of the persimmon (also called persimmon calyx) has a bitter and astringent taste, a warm nature, is odorless, and its hard, brittle substance is tannin. The bark, roots, and stem of the persimmon tree are also used as a hemostatic agent.

Here are some medicinal remedies derived from the persimmon tree and fruit:

It is used as a tonic and to treat weakness, thirst, and cough with phlegm.

Ripe persimmons, freshly picked from the tree, have their stems removed, peeled, and then sun-dried or oven-dried. Afterwards, they are flattened and soaked in alcohol for daily consumption. Drink 15-25g per day.

Ripe persimmons contain twice as much fiber as other fruits, are rich in antioxidants, water, vitamin C, vitamin A, protein, and are an excellent source of iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Making tonic medicine for the body.

Mix dried persimmons (or persimmon jam) with honey and cream, then simmer over low heat for about 5-10 minutes. Let cool and eat 3-5 pieces daily on an empty stomach.

Treating hemorrhoids

Take dried persimmons (or jam), burn them to charcoal, grind them into a powder, and mix with rice water daily, 8 grams each day.

Treating diarrhea

Crush unripe persimmons, add them to a little cooled boiled water, strain the liquid, and drink it for effective results.

Treats vomiting, anxiety, and distress.

Seven persimmon calyxes, seven peppercorns, 4 grams of patchouli, 4 grams of cardamom, seven slices of fresh ginger, two onions, and three cloves of garlic. Chop all ingredients finely, crush the peppercorns, and boil them to make a decoction to drink throughout the day (this decoction can also be used to treat coughs and shortness of breath). If persimmon calyxes are unavailable, persimmon stems and fruit can be used instead.

Persimmons are a very popular fruit in Vietnam. Crisp persimmons are usually eaten when they are not yet soft and ripe, are yellow in color, and have a slightly square shape. Soft or red persimmons should only be eaten when they are fully ripe and soft.

Treating bedwetting

Take 10-15 rosehip seeds (dried), chop them finely, and boil them with 200 ml of water until only 50 ml remains. Drink this once in the evening before going to bed.

Treating high blood pressure

Unripe persimmons, pressed to extract the juice and then dried, are used as a medicine to treat high blood pressure with very good results. The juice of dried unripe persimmons, called "thi tat," is also used to treat congestion in hemorrhoids...

Curing hiccups

Star anise calyx, powdered, can be taken with wine. Alternatively, use 100g of star anise calyx, 8g of cloves, and 5 slices of fresh ginger. Combine and decoct, drinking the mixture in several portions throughout the day.

In addition, persimmons have several other medicinal uses:

- Anti-cancer

Persimmons are rich in vitamin A, shibuol, betulinic acid, and antioxidants, which fight free radicals in cells, agents that cause cell damage and lead to cancer.

- Anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious

Persimmons contain a significant amount of catechins and polyphenols (antioxidants). These substances have excellent anti-inflammatory properties, therefore, eating persimmons helps support the fight against inflammation and infection.

- Stop the bleeding

Japanese people often use persimmons to control bleeding from injuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, the peel, roots, trunk, and calyx of the persimmon fruit are also used in hemostatic remedies.

- Improves eyesight

To have bright, healthy eyes, add persimmons to your daily diet. Their abundant vitamin A content helps improve vision and enhance eyesight. Additionally, the iron in persimmons supports red blood cell production.

According to Zing.vn