Pipa is a plant in the genus Pipa of the Rosaceae family, named for its fruit, which resembles the Chinese musical instrument pipa. Other names include Lu Zhi, Lu Tang, Golden Round, and Jiao Zi. It blooms in late autumn and early winter, ripens in spring and summer, and is considered a "fruit that collects all four seasons" of Qi.Originating in southern China, it is now cultivated throughout the country, including Australia, Spain, the United States, and Japan.Pipa is a perennial small tree, known for its beautiful shape and often used as an ornamental tree.Pipa flowers, leaves, and fruits contain various nutrients needed by the human body, with high edible and medicinal value.

Pipa fruit

Pipa fruit, also known as "Pipa fruit" or "Honey ball," is the fruit grown on the Pipa tree.Ripe Pipa fruit is soft, juicy, with an orange or orange-red color, sweet taste, and delicate flesh, rich in various nutrients needed by the human body, such asProteinFiber,GrapeSugar, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, etc., which are common health-promoting fruits.Pipa fruit has the effects of relieving cough, nourishing the lungs, and quenching thirst. Frequent and moderate consumption is beneficial for physical and mental health.From a Chinese medicine perspective, Pipa has a neutral, slightly cool nature and a sweet, sour taste, and can be consumed by anyone.When eating Pipa, peel and pit the fruit. In addition to eating the fresh fruit directly, it can also be made intoCandied fruitPreserved fruitSoup,Stewed dishes, or wine.Effects and benefits of Pipa

Pipa is known as the "king of fruits," rich in cellulose,

Carrot,Vegetables,Lemon,Vinegar,Apple,Acid, and pectin, as well as iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and various vitamins.Rich in Vitamin B andCarrot,Vegetables, which can protect vision, maintain skin health and moisture, promote children's physical development;Vitamin B17, which has anti-cancer and anti-aging effects;The organic acids contained in Pipa can stimulate the secretion of digestive glands, promoting appetite, aiding digestion and absorption, and relieving heat and thirst;The bitterApricotSeedSaponins in Pipa can nourish the lungs, relieve cough, and treat various coughs;Eating Pipa regularly can also prevent influenza;After washing and peeling Pipa, soak it in white wine for 1-2 weeks before drinking, which is helpful in promoting appetite and relieving fatigue, and is beneficial for people with cough, asthma, and lung problems.Patients with severe cough can eat cooked pears with Pipa, with more significant effects when adding a certain amount of apricots.Pipa can be cooked with waterPear, and stewed, with a moderate amount of apricots, for better results.Prohibited consumption of Pipa

Pipa is suitable for all types of people, suitable for lung deficiency cough, excessive sputum, and chest congestion, as well as people suffering from fatigue and vomiting.

Pipa is suitable for patients with anemia.Pipa should be eaten after ripening.People with diabetes should not eat Pipa. People with cold cough, cold stomach, and cold-type colds (feeling cold, runny nose, but no throat pain) should also avoid eating a lot of Pipa.Pipa seeds contain toxic hydrogen cyanide, so avoid eating Pipa seeds.

Unripe Pipa should not be eaten.How to choose PipaThere are many varieties of Pipa, generally divided into red sand and white sand large varieties according to the color of their fruit skin and flesh.

You can identify them by the following methods:

White sand Pipa is of the best quality, with thin skin, juicy, thick flesh, fine texture, and sweet taste;Red sand Pipa, although with thicker flesh and more juice, has a slightly sour taste.Ripe Pipa has a slightly glossy golden yellow skin, while unripe Pipa has a pale yellow or greenish yellow color, lacking light, which also appears pale yellow or greenish yellow.Pipa with a sweet and delicious taste is generally oval, and the closer the base shape is to a five-pointed star, the more delicious the taste.It is best to choose loose Pipa, and avoid buying sealed packages of Pipa, as loose Pipa are fresher.Delicious and sweet loaches are usually oval-shaped, and the more the base resembles a pentagon, the more delicious they are. The juice in the gathered base is usually less flavorful.Try to choose loose loaches, and don't buy sealed loaches, as these are fresher.