How much is fresh Zhujiezi fruit per jin? Origin and uses

Zhujiezi, an arbor, rarely a shrub, with grayish-white bark, its fruit is ovate to obovate, yellow when ripe, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dissipating blood stasis and reducing swelling. So, how much is the price of fresh Zhujiezi fruit per jin? Where is its origin? What uses does it have?

I. How much is the price of fresh Zhujiezi fruit per jin?

The price of Zhujiezi varies from place to place. Because Zhujiezi is generally more common in the countryside, fresh Zhujiezi fruit sold in the countryside is also relatively cheap. In towns and cities, fresh Zhujiezi fruit generally sells for about 30-40 yuan per jin.

II. Where is the origin of Zhujiezi?

Zhujiezi is produced in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan (southwest), Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, southern Guizhou, Yunnan and other provinces and regions. This species has strong adaptability and grows in sparse or dense forests on mountain slopes, at the edges of gullies, or in secondary forests or thickets, at an altitude of 100 m (Zhaoqing, Guangdong), usually 44d-1200 m, sometimes up to 1900 m (Jinping, Yunnan); it is also found in northern Vietnam.

III. What uses does Zhujiezi have?

When Zhujiezi is ripe, its peel is yellow, and the fruit has a relatively strong sour taste. People who like acidic foods are very fond of this wild fruit. The autumn climate is dry, and eating some of this wild fruit to moisten dryness and quench thirst, and to clear the heart and calm the mind, is a very good choice. The seeds contain 51.22% oil, and the kernel contains 55.6% oil, which can be used to make soap and mechanical lubricating oil; the bark is used as medicine and has anti-inflammatory effects, and can treat various inflammations; the wood is dark yellow and hard, and can be used for boat boards, furniture and craft carving materials.