Akebia Fruit (Fructus Akebiae) (Kidney-shaped, oval, curved, earth-brown, longitudinal wrinkled network, pulp yellowish-white, many glossy seeds)
Akebia Fruit
【Name】
Akebia Fruit (Fructus Akebiae)
【Source】
Kai Bao (Materia Medica Compiled During the Kai-Bao Reign)
【Frequency of Use】
F
【Botanical Origin】
Fruit of Akebia family plants: Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne, A. Trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz., and A. Trifoliata ( Thunb.) Koidz. var. Australis ( Diels) Rehd.
【Characteristics】
Ovoid or elliptical, about 8cm long, 3-3.5cm in diameter, firm and heavy in texture, earth-brown surface, with longitudinal wrinkled network, white pulp, and floury. Many seeds, slightly triangular, ovate-oblong, purplish-red or black, slightly flat surface, glossy.
【Identification】
Choose those that are complete, plump, heavy, earth-yellow in color, wrinkled skin, uniform in size, and without cracks.
【Category】
Fruits