Do you really know the difference between Gorgon fruit and Job's tears?

Many people don't know much about Gorgon Fruit and Job's tears, so they always think they are the same ingredient. In fact, Gorgon Fruit and Job's tears are very different, both in appearance and in specific health benefits. Today I will talk about the differences between Gorgon Fruit and Job's tears.

Gorgon Fruit

Also known as chicken head, chicken head fruit, water chicken head, etc., it is the seed kernel of the water lily plant Euryale ferox. According to historical data, Euryale ferox was first seen in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and was regarded as a top-grade product for longevity. It was believed to have the effects of "tonifying the middle, eliminating summer heat, benefiting the essence and qi, strengthening the will, and making the ears and eyes sharp". The "Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that Euryale ferox can "quench thirst and benefit the kidneys, treat incontinence, spermatorrhea, turbid urine, and leucorrhea". Modern research shows that Euryale ferox contains a large amount of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, C, crude fiber, carotene, etc., and is easy to digest.

Job's tears

Job's tears are cold in nature and enter the spleen, lung and kidney meridians. They have the functions of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing away heat and penetrating temperature, and are also good for balancing blood pressure and blood lipids. The Compendium of Materia Medica mentions that Job's tears "strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the lungs and clear away heat, dispel wind and overcome dampness, nourish the complexion, and prolong life". It can be used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, hypertension, urinary stones, urinary tract infections, ascariasis, etc. It also has the effects of preventing and fighting cancer, diuresis, relieving fever, and strengthening the body.