Distribution:
Originated from south western part of Asia. Now they are also grown in most part of China
Properties (characteristics):
Sweet, cool.
Channels (meridians) entered:
Lung, spleen, stomach.
Actions & Indications:
Fruit: being used in heat in lung with coarse voice, dry coughs, Constipation, weak digestion, Hemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum.
Leaves: being used in Diabetes, tumors.
Chemical ingredients:
Citric acid
fumaric acid
succinic acid
malonic acid
proline
oxalic acid
malic acid
shikimic acid
quinic acid
alkaloids
glucosides
sugar
ficin
fiber
vitamins A,B,C, K. folic acid
etc.....
Cautions:
When taken leaf decoction, avoid direct sunlight. Not to use in cases of pixu (spleen deficient) with loose stool. Long term taking this fruit may suppress appetite.