Hovenia dulcis Deciduous shrubs or trees; Leaves alternate, long-stalked, flowers bisexual, cymes; Sepals, petals and stamens are all 5; The ovary is superior, the fruit is spherical, as big as a bean, with 3 seeds and leathery exocarp. It is distributed from Himalaya to Japan, southwest to east of China, and there are 3 species and 2 varieties in China. Peduncle of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. When the fruit is edible, the fruit is used as medicine, which has the effect of relieving alcoholism, and the material is hard and can be used as a vessel. Type species: Hovenia dulcis.

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The fruit sequence is thick and has high sugar content, which can be eaten raw, brewed and boiled. People often use it to brew "melon jujube wine", which can cure rheumatism. The fat fruit shaft of Hovenia dulcis Thunb is rich in sugar, which can be used for raw food, wine making, vinegar making and sugar boiling. [3]

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Seeds are diuretics, which can relieve alcohol toxicity, and are suitable for fever, thirst quenching, drunkenness, polydipsia, vomiting, fever and other symptoms. [4] Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Mature seeds from Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Hovenia dulcis And Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Fruits with inflorescence axes are also useful. Pharmacological effect: the fruit has obvious diuretic effect on rabbits without any side effects. Hovenia dulcis is sweet; Gender equality; Return to the heart; Spleen; Lung meridian; Has hangover relieving effect; Quench thirst and relieve troubles; Stop vomiting; Convenient urination and defecation. Indications for drunkenness [5]; Thirst; Vomiting; Second, it is unfavorable. Oral administration: decoction, dosage 6 ~15g; Or a red wine suit. Hovenia dulcis It is forbidden for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.