Raspberry (覆盆子)
Taste and Properties: Sweet, sour, and warm.
Meridians: Liver, kidney, and bladder.
Medicinal Part: The dried fruit of the Rosaceae plant Rubus chingii Hu.
Characteristics: The fruit is a composite of many small drupelets, conical or flat-conical, measuring 0.6 to 1.3 cm in height and 0.5 to 1.2 cm in diameter. The surface appears yellow-green or light brown with a blunt top and an indented base. It is light, hard, with a faint aroma and a slightly sour and astringent taste.
How to Use Raspberry
Usage: Take 6 to 12g.
Preparation: Sift out impurities and remove stems.
Health Benefits and Uses
Benefits: Supports kidney function, strengthens essence, stabilizes urinary incontinence, nourishes the liver, and improves vision.
Main Uses: Used for issues like nocturnal emission, urinary frequency, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and blurred vision.
Combinations and Recipes
1. For enhancing kidney qi: Combine with 8 ounces of wolfberry, 8 ounces of dodder seed (wine steamed and made into cakes), and 2 ounces of schisandra (crushed). Add 4 ounces of raspberry (washed with wine), 2 ounces of plantain seeds, all dried and powdered, and formed into honey pills, taken in doses of 90 pills on an empty stomach, or 50 pills before bed with hot water or salted water in winter using warm wine. (Source: "Five Child Cultivating Pill")
2. For impotence: Soak raspberry in wine, dry and grind into powder, and take three qian daily with wine. (Source: "Pinghu Ji Jian Fang")
Traditional Discussions on Raspberry
1. "Ben Cao Tong Xuan" states that raspberry is sweet and neutral, enters the kidneys, treats impotence, stabilizes essence, and strengthens without dryness or harm, making it a precious substance.
2. "Ben Cao Zheng Yi" mentions that raspberry nourishes true yin, with a slightly sour taste that conserves and generates essence, beneficial for strengthening kidney yin. It is able to support the five internal organs, particularly enhancing liver and kidney health. (PMID: XXXX)
Safety Tip: Consult with a healthcare provider, especially if pregnant or already using medication. Take under the guidance of a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Engagement Section: If you've recently experienced frequent urination, then immediately consider discussing with a TCM practitioner about incorporating raspberry into your lifestyle.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.
