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Can the fruit of Taxus chinensis be eaten directly?
1. Taxus fruit is rich in taxol protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals and vitamins. It is the best plant found so far that contains natural antioxidant (anti-aging) substances. If it is a small amount, wash it and eat it directly, but don't eat it easily, because it is medicine. There is an old saying in China: It is a three-point poisonous medicine, and not all people can eat it. You'd better consult a doctor. However, it should be noted that China's Ministry of Health has expressly stipulated that the leaves of Taxus chinensis cannot be taken orally directly, because Taxus chinensis has certain toxicity, few clinical results and uncertain curative effect. I suggest you be cautious. 2. In fact, its medicinal value mainly lies in the tree itself; Taxus chinensis is an ancient tree species with a history of 2.5 million years. It contains a substance called paclitaxel, which has a miraculous effect on cancer. Therefore, Taxus chinensis is recognized as a natural anticancer plant in the world. In addition, the extract of Taxus chinensis also has diuretic and repercussive effects, and can be used to treat kidney diseases, diabetes, nephritis edema, dysuria, gonorrhea, etc. Warming kidney and dredging channels, treating irregular menstruation, postpartum blood stasis, dysmenorrhea and other effective effects.