place of production

Yogurt is native to China, and there are wild resources in the north and south. Physalis alkekengi has been cultivated in China for a long time. In 300 BC, Physalis alkekengi was recorded in Erya. At present, it is widely planted in Northeast China. Less cultivated in other areas, it is still a rare vegetable. 　

nutritive value

Sour pulp is edible with fruit. Mature fruits are sweet and fragrant, and they are nutritious fruits and vegetables. Berries are rich in vitamin C, which has certain curative effect on aplastic anemia. The fruit has the effect of clearing away heat and diuresis, and can be used externally to diminish inflammation. The whole plant can be prepared into pesticides and can also be used for viewing.

The persistent calyx with swollen acid pulp can be used as medicine, which has the effects of cooling, resolving phlegm, relieving cough and diuresis. Whole grass has purgative effect and can cure gout, but it has the disadvantage of abortion, so pregnant women should not use it.

Mature fruits can be eaten raw, candied, vinegar-stained or used as fruit pulp. The fruit is rich in fragrance and delicious.

another name

Caesalpine, cold pulp, vinegar pulp, bitter pulp, bittersweet, Ilex angustifolia, Physalis alkekengi, Juncus japonicus, Kudan, Chrysospermum bungeanum, Solanum lyratum, Lantern, Red Girl, Tianpao Grass, Red Lady, Coral Shelf, Salix amurensis, Juncus japonicus, Jiugu Niu.

English name

Calyx or fruit of Franchet Groundcherry, Franchet Groumdcherry Calyx and Fruit

First published in Shennong's Herbal Classic

Toxicity: non-toxic

Meridian tropism: lung meridian and spleen meridian

Property: cold

Medicinal taste: sour, bitter?