Torreya, Fei Zi Torreya, Fei Zi 榧子 Chinese Nutmeg Yew, Chinese Torreya Fe Zi (TCM) Torreya grandisRevue horticole, serié 4 (1879) Torreya grandis(Photo by VoDeTan2) (Wikimedia) Torreya grandis seed(Photo by VoDeTan2) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Torreya grandis (syn. T. nucifera) Parts used: Seed collected when ripe in Autumn, remove shell (testa) and break into pieces. Temperature & Taste: Neutral, moist. Sweet Classification: S. Worm & Parasites Uses: 1. Kills Worms:-Tapeworm, Roundworm, Hookworm, Pinworms-malnutrition, abdominal pain in children from Worms-Constipation associated with Worms2. Moistens the Intestines:-Constipation, especially with Hemorrhoids-“treats 5 types of Hemorrhoids”3. Stops Cough:-Cough associated with dry Lungs4. Benefits Qi and Blood:-“eliminates Malnutrition”-“strengthens Muscles and Bones” Dose: 1. The seeds are crushed before decoction.Decoction: 15–30 gramsDry-fried Seed in Decoction: 9–15 grams when dry-fried Comment: The seeds are edible and have long been regarded as highly nutritious. They are also pressed to extract their oil which has been widely used. Preparation: Dry-Fried Torreya Fei Zi:  Sand is heated in a Wok, the seeds are added and stirred until they turn dark yellow and pop. The sand is sifted and the seeds kept for use. This is more warming and strengthens the Spleen, helping to digest Food Stagnation and is especially used for…

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