There is a fruit often mistaken as a wild berry in our country, but in fact, it offers many surprising health benefits.
Benefits of Physalis
Physalis is the fruit we are referring to. Although in Vietnam, it is merely a roadside plant, in Japan, this fruit can cost up to 700,000 VND/kg, beloved for its unique flavor that can be eaten raw or used in soups. Additionally, the Japanese utilize physalis for cooling the body and reducing phlegm…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, physalis is bitter and cool, helping to clear heat and relieve phlegm…
Upon exploring this fruit, we discover that it offers more benefits than we realize. According to General Practitioner Bui Dac Sang (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association): In Traditional Chinese Medicine, physalis is bitter and cool, which helps to clear heat, relieve phlegm, promote diuresis, and disperse masses. This fruit can also prevent urinary tract diseases and kidney inflammation, such as kidney stones and bladder stones, and is effective in treating gout. It can be used to alleviate phlegm, hoarseness, dry cough, vomiting, and internal heat…
5 Remedies Using Physalis
1. Treating Sore Throat and Cough with Physalis
Method: Prepare 50g of fresh physalis. If using dried, take 15g. Wash the physalis, then boil it with 500ml of water and divide the liquid into multiple servings throughout the day. You should consistently use this remedy for at least 3 to 5 days to see the desired results.
2. Supporting Diabetes Treatment
Method: Prepare 20-30g of fresh physalis roots, 1 pig heart, and cinnabar. Wash and chop the ingredients, then simmer them together for about 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink once daily. Each treatment course should last for 5-7 days.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, physalis is bitter and cool, helping to clear heat, relieve phlegm, promote diuresis, and disperse masses…
This fruit can also prevent urinary tract diseases and kidney inflammation…
3. Treating Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, Skin Rashes, and Chickenpox
Method: Use 50-100g of fresh physalis (equivalent to 15-30g of dried). Boil to extract the concentrated liquid and consume until recovery.
4. Remedy to Boost Immunity and Prevent Illness
Method: Take a sufficient amount of fresh physalis leaves and young shoots. Cook them into soup or steam them as a vegetable in main meals. Consume 2-3 times a week to improve health and help prevent cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses.
5. Treating Boils
Method: Use fresh physalis, crush it, and extract the juice to drink daily, using the pulp to apply on the affected area.
Alternatively: Use 40-80g of fresh physalis, crush it, extract the juice to drink, and apply the pulp externally. You can also boil physalis to wash daily.
Important Notes When Consuming Physalis or Using It as Medicine
1. Physalis is a gentle natural remedy, but prolonged use is not advisable. Before using physalis, it is best to consult a physician for dosage. If you experience adverse effects such as rashes, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, or nausea during treatment, discontinue use immediately.
Physalis is a gentle natural remedy, but prolonged use is not advisable.
2. Pregnant women and children need to consult a doctor before use.
3. When undergoing treatment with Western medicine, be cautious when using physalis as it may reduce the effectiveness of medications or cause adverse side effects.
4. Practitioner Sang warns that physalis can be easily confused with Deadly Nightshade – a plant containing the toxin solanine. Distinguishing features: Physalis flowers usually grow singly, and when ripe, the fruit is red or yellow, while Deadly Nightshade flowers grow in clusters, and the fruit is black. It is essential to be cautious to ensure proper identification.
