Actions
Tonifies the Liver;
Tonifies the Kidneys;
Benefits the Liver;
Benefits the Kidneys;
Strengthens;
Restrains;
...
Origin
Zhejiang, Anhui, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi.;
Preparation
The ripe fruit is gathered from October to November. The fruit is baked or boiled, after which the fruit pit is removed. The fruit is then dried in the sun or baked again.;
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