The fruit of the mallow lantern can be eaten directly, mainly for the treatment of cough or phlegm.

The fruit is also known as mountain girl, because of its growth habit and adaptability, it can be planted in most areas of China, and usually in the mountain slopes or fields and roads can be seen on the side of the shadow of the lantern. After maturity, the plant can grow to about 60 to 80 centimeters, after maturity, the fruit is red, the size of 1 to 1.5 centimeters, the shape of the fruit is round, the taste is a little bit slightly sweet, but some of the fruit is also a little bit bitter.