It is said that at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang conspired to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty rule, and later, they fought against each other in a bid to dominate the world. During this period, Zhu Yuanzhang was once defeated in battle and stationed his army in Qianmutian of Damingshan, Lin'an, Zhejiang, intending to recharge his batteries there and look forward to a counterattack in the future. One day in late spring and early summer, Zhu Yuanzhang led his soldiers to Banxia Village, not far from Qianmutian, for military training. They saw bright red fruits all over the hillside. Zhu Yuanzhang, who had herded cattle as a child, knew that these fruits were edible, so he and his soldiers picked and ate them. Nothing special happened right after eating the fruits, but surprisingly, that night, the soldiers noticed that significantly fewer soldiers had to get up at night to urinate, and few people needed to get up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet. The next morning, the soldiers, who had a good night's sleep, urinated profusely and even knocked over the urinals one by one. When the news reached Zhu Yuanzhang, he exclaimed, "Fùpén (upset basin), Fùpén! Heaven helps me!" Zhu Yuanzhang had been fighting south and north for years to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty and turn the world upside down, so he named this fruit that can retain water and reduce urination "Fùpénzǐ" (Raspberry Ketones Tablets).

In fact, raspberries are what people often call "tree berries". They have a sweet taste and a neutral nature, entering the liver and kidney meridians. They have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidney, invigorating yang and consolidating essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and warming the middle energizer to tonify deficiency. Clinically, they are often used to treat impotence, spermatorrhea, blurred vision, and coughs and diarrhea caused by kidney deficiency. Modern medicine believes that raspberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, raspberry organic acids, polysaccharides and other bioactive components, which have strong bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, the raspberry oil they contain belongs to unsaturated fatty acids, which can promote hormone secretion and prevent and treat prostate diseases.

Many people often confuse raspberries with other similar fruits, often mistaking hill berries or Rubus hirsutus for raspberries. In fact, there are significant differences between raspberries, hill berries, and Rubus hirsutus. However, raspberries are more similar to hill berries, so today we will take a good look at these treasure plants like raspberries. Especially male friends, you must understand them well as they are beneficial.

Raspberry Ketones Tablets, also known as Fùpén, Wūbiāozi, Xiǎotuōpán, Shānpào, and Lèibiāozi, belong to the Rosaceae family and Rubus genus. In my hometown, they are generally called tree berries. This plant can grow up to about 2 meters tall, and the whole plant has thorns, which is a typical characteristic of plants in the Rubus genus. The leaves of raspberries are simple and alternate, usually palm-shaped, with 5 deep lobes, a nearly heart-shaped base, serrated edges, and short hairs. Its flowering period is in spring, from March to April every year, with white flowers, usually having 5 petals. The fruiting period is in early summer, around May to June every year. The fruit is an aggregate fruit, composed of many small drupes, bright red, and conical in shape.

In Bencao Tujing (Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica), it is recorded: "Raspberries have seedlings no more than a foot tall, with thorns on both stems and leaves. The flowers are white, and the fruits are red-yellow, as big as half a bullet, with a pedicel underneath like a persimmon pedicel, which children often eat. The fruits are picked in the fifth lunar month, and their leaves can be picked at any time." This describes the protagonist we are talking about today—raspberries. At present, this plant is mainly distributed in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is particularly common in my hometown of Hunan, often found on roadsides or in shaded bushes. It is worth mentioning that many people mistake hill berries for raspberries, which is actually incorrect. The most important feature of raspberries is that their leaves are palm-shaped, while those of hill berries are elliptic-lanceolate. They are two completely different species, so everyone should not confuse them. Raspberries are a treasure plant with very high value, especially for men. Raspberries have 4 major functions, and farmers should know about them. If there are raspberries in your hometown, you must pick them all and take them home. If you can't finish eating them, dry them for later use—there are many benefits.

Unfortunately, raspberries are not resistant to transportation or storage. However, improved varieties have appeared on the market now, producing larger and sweeter fruits. If you haven't tried them, you can give them a try, but they are expensive.

First, Raspberries are Edible, Sweet and Sour

When ripe, raspberries are bright red and edible, with a sweet and sour taste that is very delicious. They are also a common childhood snack for many people born in the 1980s and 1990s, a wild fruit with childhood memories. Raspberries have great potential and excellent development value, and have been recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as the third-generation "golden fruit".

Raspberries are not only delicious but also have high nutritional value, otherwise, they would not be called "golden fruit". According to modern scientific research, raspberries are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and various trace elements such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Regular consumption can help protect the heart and prevent hypertension, so to speak, raspberries are a very perfect wild fruit.

Second, Raspberries can be Used to Make Wine

Raspberries are a medicine-food homologous plant. In addition to being eaten as wild fruits, their fruits can also be used to make wine. However, when making wine with raspberries, you should pick unripe fruits, take them back, wash them, scald them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then dry them before making wine. After brewing, seal them for about 30 days, and drinking it has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidney, consolidating essence and reducing urination, making it a very suitable wine for men.

Third, Raspberries can be Used as Medicine with High Medicinal Value

Raspberries are also a precious medicinal material with a very long medicinal history, which can even be traced back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Tao Hongjing recorded them in Bencao Jing Jizhu (Collected Notes on the Classic of Materia Medica). Raspberries are used as medicine with their fruits. The harvesting season is in early summer, when the fruits turn from green to greenish-yellow. They are collected, slightly scalded or steamed, then dried for later use, with the effects of tonifying the kidney, consolidating essence, and reducing urination.

Fourth, Raspberries Have High Ornamental Value

Raspberries are also plants with ornamental value and can be used as potted plants indoors, which are also loved by people.

The efficacy of raspberries includes tonifying the kidney, consolidating essence and reducing urination, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, etc. Their functions include antioxidation, enhancing immunity, promoting digestion, improving eye health, anti-inflammation and analgesia, etc.

Antioxidation

Raspberries are rich in various antioxidants, such as vitamin C, polyphenolic compounds, and anthocyanins, which can eliminate free radicals, reduce the harm of oxidative stress to the body, thereby delaying aging and protecting cell health.

Enhancing Immunity

Raspberries contain rich vitamin C and other nutrients, which help enhance the function of the immune system, improve resistance, and have a certain help in preventing and alleviating colds, infections, and inflammation.

Promoting Digestion

Raspberries contain cellulose and natural tannins, which can promote the normal operation of the digestive system, relieve constipation, and maintain intestinal health.

Improving Eye Health

Anthocyanins in raspberries are beneficial to retinal health, helping to relieve eye fatigue, improve eyesight, and prevent the occurrence of eye diseases.

Anti-inflammation and Analgesia

Anthocyanins and other compounds in raspberries have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which can be used to relieve arthritis, muscle pain, and other problems related to inflammation. It is recommended to use raspberries under the guidance of a doctor to prevent adverse reactions.

As a fruit tree with high economic value, raspberries have a very broad market prospect. With people's increasing pursuit of healthy diets, raspberries are deeply loved by consumers due to their unique nutritional value and taste. At the same time, their relatively short growth cycle and stable income characteristics have also made investors interested in them. Therefore, raspberries have great potential in the future market and are worth looking forward to.

Reference:

1.Compendium of Materia Medica

2.Beverage Industry

3.Research and Practice of Modern Chinese Medicine

4.Chinese Journal of Gerontology

5.Chinese Pharmacist