“17 Proven Health Benefits of Cnidium Fruit”

“No Side Effects”

Cnidium fruit is also known as Cnidium Monnieri or She Chuang Zi in Chinese Medicine is a powerful healing herb that’s great for erectile dysfunction, protects the liver, helps with osteoporosis. It heals fatty liver disease, helps with diabetes, it’s a good antihistamine, and it’s wonderful for asthma. And it’s full of powerful antioxidants, helps with weight loss, and so much more… and has no side effects. And Cnidium fruit has been used in Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years.

Where it Grows - Most of Cnidium fruit comes from China, Laos, Vietnam, Eastern Europe, and Siberia, but some are now being grown in the US in Oregon. Grows to be around 50 cm tall with white flowers similar to fennel flowers. It likes lots of water and is usually found in moist areas and wetlands.

Other Names - It’s also known as Monnier’s Snowparsley, Susangja in Korean, Jashõshi in Japan, and She Chuang Zi in China.

Heals Erectile Dysfunction - Studies show that the compound osthole dilates the corpus cave
osa of the penis with the release of nitric oxide allowing more blood to flow… thus allowing for firm-strong erections. And it’s Fast Acting - Works within 30 minutes of taking the herb. And it may increase testosterone levels… more studies to be done. Cnidium fruit might work just as well as Viagra and Cialis without all the side effects.

Libido Enhancer - Cnidium fruit also works well for inducing more sexual thoughts (libido).

Protects Female Sex Organs - Cnidium fruit also helps to protect and strengthen female sex organs. Also helps with vaginal inflammation, vaginal discharge, and heals vaginal yeast infections.

Heals Infertility - In Traditional Chinese Medicine Cnidium fruit heals infertility in both men and women.

Antihistamine - Studies also show that Cnidium fruit works well as an antihistamine for allergies.

TCM - In Traditional Chinese Medicine Cnidium fruit helps to strengthen the kidneys, liver, and spleen. And Cnidium fruit is used as an anti-aging herb for long life and strength. Plus it warms the kidneys and promotes yang energy.

Heals Skin Rashes - Cnidium fruit heal outbreaks of skin rashes, dermatitis, eczema, and inflamed skin. Studies with 600 people showed that Cnidium fruit effectively healed pruritus.

Beta Blocker - Cnidium fruit also seems to work as a beta blocker thus opening up blood vessels and lowers blood pressure… more studies to be done.

Fatty Liver Disease - Cnidium fruit can also help with fatty liver disease by getting rid of fatty acids in the liver with the compound osthole.

Anti-Bacterial and Antifungal Agent - Cnidium fruit is also a good antifungal agent for exte
al fungal infections and also kills some types of bacteria when taken internally. Studies with 160 people showed that Cnidium fruit effectively healed ringworm infections.

Great for Asthma and Bronchitis - Cnidium fruit also helps to open up the lungs. Studies with over 100 people showed that over a 10 day period Cnidium fruit was very effective in healing asthma.

Boosts Up Metabolism - Cnidium fruit contains osthole which causes the liver to use more glucose and thus boost up metabolism which leads to weight loss.

Osteoporosis - Studies with rats show that Cnidium fruit can improve bone strength and density.

Diabetes - Studies show that compounds found in Cnidium fruit can help with diabetes.

Cancer - Cnidium fruit has been shown to have some abilities to prevent the growth of cancer cells and stop the enlargement of tumors, and its cytotoxic to leukemia cells… more studies to be done. Cnidium fruit can help with breast, lung, and liver cancer.

COPD - There are some indications that Cnidium fruit can also help with COPD and bring more O2 into the blood.

Protects the Liver - Cnidium fruit contains agents called sesquiterpenes that protect the liver from the ravages of daily life and chemicals.

Contains - xanthotoxol, glucides, osthole, bergapten, imperatorin, monoterpene polyols, and hepatoprotective sesquiterpenes and other agents. Also alpha-pinene, isobo
eol, bornyl isovalerate, isopimpellin, cnidimine, cnidilin, columbianadin, imperatorin, archangelicin, and xanthotoxin.

Forms - Usually the dried fruits, seeds, stems, roots, extracts, powders, lotions, creams, and ointments, can be used. But the dried fruits and seeds are the most common forms.

Finding - If you google “Buy Cnidium fruit” lots of places online that sell this herb will come up. And they also have it on Amazon and eBay… and it’s very inexpensive.

Dose - Normal dose of dried fruit and seeds is from 6 to 15 grams daily. The fruits and seeds can be eaten dried or raw. And a tea can also be made by taking 5 grams of the fruit or seeds and steeping it in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes and drinking. As I always recommend with all herbs, supplements, and medications they should only be used for 7 to 10 days and then take a week off and then repeat if needed.

Side Effects - Cnidium fruit is NOT TOXIC and there are no side effect if taken in normal doses. But as always those who are pregnant, nursing, or small children should not take Cnidium fruit.

Enjoy Cnidium fruit!

Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist