Tangaek — Decoctions · Fruits
柰子 Crabapple
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Naeja is a small apple, the same fruit as the neunggeum in the crop guide. What is sold today as crabapple belongs to this group. Dongui Bogam says it resembles the neunggeum but smaller, and adds that eating a lot of them leaves the belly bloated.
Original, read line by line 東醫寶鑑 · Tangaek — Decoctions vol. 2
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性寒一云冷, 味苦一云苦澁, 無毒.
Its nature is cold, also said to be chilly. The taste is bitter, or by another account bitter and astringent, with no toxicity.
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益心氣, 和脾, 補中焦諸不足氣.
It nourishes the heart's qi, harmonizes the spleen, and replenishes the various deficient energies of the middle burner.
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在處有之, 似林檎而小,
It grows commonly in many places, resembling the chinese apple but smaller in size.
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多食令人脹. 《本草》
Eating too much, however, causes bloating in the belly, so moderation is advised. Recorded in the Bencao.
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This is a cultural and historical record from a classical text, not a claim about any food’s effects. Nothing here is a health supplement or intended to prevent or treat disease. Consult a medical professional about health concerns. · Text: Korean Medicine Classics DB · Reading: Homiclub