The fruits of the redbud are not edible.

The fruits of Picea abies are poisonous, but have great medicinal effects under the guidance of a doctor. The poisonous substance paclitaxel-like contained in the branches and leaves, as well as the wood and seeds of Picea abies, is recognized worldwide as a drug that can treat cancer, and it can inhibit and kill cancer cells in the human body. So the red bean tree is used under medical drugs to cure diseases.

In addition the red bean tree fruit is rich in paclitaxel and protein and calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals and vitamins substances, is the best so far found with antioxidant effect of natural substances, but also can treat diabetes, nephritis swelling and other diseases.

Redbud is very toxic, in the absence of medical guidance, long-term consumption of large quantities may produce inhibition of bone marrow hematopoietic function, white blood cell decline and other serious toxic side effects. In order to ensure dietary safety remind consumers not to consume red bean paste or food containing red bean paste.

In addition, paclitaxel, an anti-cancer substance contained in the red bean tree, must be extracted through the specialized equipment of a professional pharmaceutical company and a scientific process. Paclitaxel is completely insoluble in water and alcohol and other solvents, so the masses of people are used to the red bean cedar to boil water to drink, soak wine to drink without any anti-cancer effect.

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