The fruit of Pyracantha fortuneana ripens in autumn and is edible. The fruit of Pyracantha fortuneana is called red fruit, which tastes very similar to apple, so red fruit is also called "pocket apple". The content of vitamin C in red fruit is very high, and it is also rich in organic acids, proteins, amino acids and trace elements. Therefore, the fruit of Pyracantha fortuneana is a very good health fruit, with good taste and high nutritional value. Red fruit can be used to make drinks, and because it contains active substances that can prevent cavities, it is often added to toothpaste.
The leaves of Pyracantha can be made into tea. The tea boiled with the leaves of Pyracantha has the effect of clearing away heat, detoxifying, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst.
Pyracantha is also of medicinal value. The whole plant of Pyracantha can be used as medicine.
The fruit of Pyracantha can promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, and can treat postpartum abdominal pain of women. At the same time can also treat dyspepsia, if there is enteritis, dysentery and other diseases, you can also use the fruit of Pyracantha to treat
The roots of Pyracantha are also of medicinal value. The roots of Pyracantha have the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood. When women have menstrual disorders, they can be treated with the roots of Pyracantha. On the other hand, the roots of Pyracantha can also be used to treat hepatitis, bruise, muscle pain and other diseases. The leaves of Pyracantha fortunei have the function of clearing away heat and detoxification. Taking it internally can clear away heat and detoxification, and applying it externally can also treat sore and swelling.