Torreya [1], also known as torreya, red fruit, Yushan fruit, Yushan fruit, wild fruit, etc., is the seed of a yew plant. Its fruit is wrapped by a hard peel, ranging in size from Like a date, the core is like an olive, with pointed ends and an oval shape. When mature, the shell is yellow-brown or purple-brown, and the seeds are yellow-white. They are rich in oil and have a unique aroma, which is very appetizing.

Medicinal uses

Pharmacological effects

Anthelmintic effects: Torreya extract has no effect on pig roundworms and earthworms in test tubes, but it is said to be able to repel cat tapeworms. Seed oil repels hookworms.

It has the effect of contracting the uterus. Torreya nucifera, a Japanese torreya, contains alkaloids and has a contraction effect on the uterus. It is used among the people for abortion. [2]

Processing

Torreya: sort out the impurities, or remove the shells and extract the kernels, and mash them when used.

Stir-fried torreya seeds: Fry the pure seeds until the outside is brown and black, the inside is yellow and black, and the aroma is burnt. Or stir-fry with sand until cooked, yellow inside and burnt on the outside, take out, sieve to remove sand, and let cool. [1]

Source

1. Tao Hongjing: Torreya came out of Dongyang counties now, and his son said that the treatment was useless and had no further use.

2. "Tang Materia Medica": Torreya, this thing is the other child in the insect department. "Erya" says: fir. Its trees are large and tall, several feet tall, their leaves are like fir, their wood is like cypress, they are made of pine wood, their flesh is thin and soft, and they are worthy of being used as utensils.

3. "Kaibao Materia Medica": Bizi is of a different kind to this (Torreya quince). Since its use is unknown, it has retreated into the realm of being famous and useless.

4. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Torreya is as big as an olive, its shell is purple-brown and crisp, its core has a thick black coating, its kernel is yellow-white, and it becomes sweet after chewing for a long time. Too much will cause intestinal slippage.

5. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Torreya fruit, "Bencao Jing" says it is sweet and non-toxic, but when you taste it, it is often slightly astringent. If you look into its use, it should be bitter and the qi should be slightly cold. . Five hemorrhoids and three worms are all caused by damp-heat in the large intestine. Bitter cold can purge damp-heat, and the two syndromes will be cured by clearing the large intestine.

6. "New Compilation of Materia Medica": Pressing torreya seeds is the best way to kill insects, but it has never been used in decoction. It is best to slice it into slices, and use the remaining parts in decoction. Those suffering from insect pain will be immediately relieved. Try it yourself. It has been tested many times, so I dare to tell others to enjoy it. Everything that kills insects hurts Qi and blood, but Torreya seeds do not.

7. "Herbal Classic": Controls evil spirits in the abdomen, removes three insects and snake stings.

8. "Bielu": Mainly controls the five hemorrhoids.

9. Tao Hongjing: Healing white spots.

10. Meng Shen: It makes people eat, eliminates grains, helps muscles and bones, conducts camp and defense, and improves eyesight.

11. "Daily Materia Medica": Kills large and small worms in the abdomen. Children will become yellow and thin. Those with worm accumulation in the abdomen will recover immediately after eating it. Chew the shell carefully to eliminate phlegm.

Torreya seed

12. "Shengshengbian": cures cough and white turbidity, and helps Yang Dao.

13. "Compendium of Materia Medica": moisturizes the lungs and kills insects.

14. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan": It is the same as making a gentleman.

15. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Treats lung fire, strengthens the spleen and earth, nourishes qi and resolves phlegm, relieves cough, relieves cough and asthma, removes blood stasis and regenerates. [1]

Functions and Indications

Kill insects, eliminate accumulation, and moisturize dryness. Treats abdominal pain due to worm infestation, malnutrition in children, dry cough, constipation and hemorrhoids.