Torreya Nucifera / Torreya Seeds | [한국산] 비자 열매

Torreya Nucifera / Torreya SeedsTorreya nucifera is a slow-growing, coniferous tree native to southern Japan and to South Korea's Jeju Island. It is also called kaya (榧) Japanese torreya or Japanese nutmeg-yew.According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, torreya seeds have sweet and neutral properties, and are associated with the Lung, Large Intestine and Small Intestine meridians. Its main functions are to kill intestinal parasites such as hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms, and to treat indigestion and other digestive disorders. It can also relax the bowels and treat constipation. Torreya seeds treat hemorrhoids. Torreya seeds are often used with other herbs, such as areca seed, quisqualis and basket fern. The typical dosage of torreya seed is between 30 and 50 grams per day, drink with water as a decoction (brewed tea). The seeds should be crushed prior to cooking. As an alternative, some practitioners recommend that the seeds be ground up into a type of bolus with