What are the benefits of eating physalis (boiled bougainvillea)?

Components of the Physalis plant

An article on the Medlatec General Hospital website, with medical consultation from Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, states that many studies show that the Physalis plant is non-toxic. The stem and fruit of the Physalis plant are used as medicinal herbs.

The fruit of the Physalis plant mainly consists of fiber, fat, protein, sugar, Vitamin C, and minerals (sulfur, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, chlorine, sodium, etc.). The stem contains Physalin AD, Physagulin AG, and alkaloids.

Physalis has a bitter, cooling taste, and its fruit is slightly sour; it can be used as a vegetable. In traditional Chinese medicine, all parts of the physalis plant, such as the stem, fruit, leaves, and roots, can be used as medicine. The physalis plant can be used fresh or dried.

What are the benefits of eating physalis (boiled bougainvillea)?

The Physalis plant is known to be used as a medicinal aid in treating various ailments such as:

Supports cardiovascular health.

Physalis contains abundant amounts of vitamin C, which is effective in combating free radicals that damage blood vessels. This helps regulate blood vessels and promotes cardiovascular health. Along with vitamin A, it can help control blood cholesterol levels and improve blood-related conditions.

Eating physalis (boiled bougainvillea) is very good for your health.

Supporting cancer treatment

One of the amazing uses of the Physalis plant is its ability to kill cancer cells. The components in Physalis, especially vitamin C, can effectively support cancer treatment, particularly lung, stomach, liver, colon, and nasopharyngeal cancers.

Good for the eyes

Physalis is relatively rich in vitamin A, which is especially good for eye health. Vitamin A helps prevent dry eyes, keeps the retina healthy, and prevents cataracts. Using physalis correctly is also a way to improve eye health.

Reduce fever, treat colds.

In folk medicine, the Physalis plant is known as a fairly effective remedy for reducing fever in children. In addition, this plant is rich in essential vitamins, boosting immunity, improving health, and preventing infections.

In addition, the Physalis plant has many other uses in preventing and treating certain urinary tract diseases, respiratory diseases, and boils. However, the use of the Physalis plant as medicine must be done correctly and in the right dosage.

Medicinal remedies from the Physalis plant

According to General Practitioner Bui Dac Sang, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association, the Physalis plant is commonly used to treat colds and fevers, sore throats, coughs with excessive phlegm, and nausea and vomiting.

- You can use 20-40g of the dried herb to make a decoction for drinking. For external use, it treats breast boils and carbuncles.

- Crush 40-80g of fresh plant, squeeze out the juice and drink it; use the remaining pulp as a poultice or boil it in water for washing.

- The Physalis fruit is edible and used to treat coughs caused by heat and phlegm, edema, and applied externally to treat boils.

- Fresh roots cooked with pig's heart and cinnabar can cure diabetes.

In India, the entire plant is used as a diuretic; the leaves are used to treat stomach disorders.

People who often travel on the sea should eat this fruit regularly because it is very high in vitamin C and B1, and provitamin A, making it good for the body and potentially curing scurvy, as there are no fruits available at sea.

Ha An (Compiled)

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