What does the folk saying 'one persimmon and ten medicines' mean? Here comes the doctor's answer
Autumn is also the season of ripe persimmons, which are still very common in rural areas. There are persimmon trees planted at the door of almost every household. When the persimmons mature, they will turn golden yellow, each of them looks like a small lantern, very beautiful, and it tastes very soft. Silky smooth, the sweetness is well-loved.
Persimmon is also known as the holy product of fruit, the main reason is that it contains rich nutrition, not only rich in sugar, but also multivitamins, in addition to high medicinal value and economic value.
I wonder if you have heard the saying "one persimmon, ten medicines", so what does this sentence mean? Is it exaggerated? Next, let us listen to the doctor's answer together!
As the saying goes: "One persimmon, ten medicines", what does it mean?
On the surface, this sentence refers to eating persimmons is equivalent to taking ten doses of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people do not understand this. Can eating persimmons cure diseases? Can you eat persimmons if you are sick without medicine?
To these questions raised by everyone, the doctor gave an answer:
Persimmon is indeed a nutritious fruit.
So far, scientists from all over the world have gradually discovered that persimmon contains a variety of active substances, including carotene, flavonoids, fatty acids, various amino acids and trace elements, which are widely used in medicine, health care, cosmetics and other fields.
But it can’t be used to treat diseases. If the body has some discomfort, don’t put the body’s disease on eating persimmons, otherwise it is easy to delay the disease and cause serious consequences.
△What is the value of persimmons?
●Medicinal efficacy
The method of hemostasis: fresh persimmon can cool blood and stop bleeding, and it can also lower blood pressure, lower blood pressure, anti-inflammation, and stop bleeding. Hemostatic effect.
Hangover: Persimmon can promote the oxidation of ethanol in the blood, help the body excrete alcohol, and reduce the damage of alcohol to the body.
It has the effects of moisturizing the lungs, reducing phlegm, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst: persimmon can help lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase the smoothness of coronary arteries, promote blood circulation and reduce inflammation, and improve cardiovascular function.
●Edible efficacy
vitamin supplements
Persimmon is rich in vitamins and a variety of carbohydrates. In addition, when the human body lacks those vitamins and minerals, persimmons can be used to supplement vitamins and minerals in the body, thereby supplementing vitamin C in the body.
But persimmons are high in sugar. Not recommended for people with diabetes and those who cannot eat sugar.
Persimmons can be eaten directly when the appetite is reached. The taste is sweet, soft and glutinous, very delicious. Some elderly people have bad teeth, so it is not burdensome to eat. In addition, they can also be made into persimmons and eaten as dried fruits.
What should we pay attention to when eating persimmons?
1: Do not eat on an empty stomach
On an empty stomach, persimmons contain a lot of tannic acid and pectin. Under the action of stomach acid, they will form lumps of different sizes and form "persimmon stones", which can easily lead to nausea, vomiting, gastric ulcers, and gastric perforation.
2: Do not eat food with skin at the same time
Most of the tannic acid in persimmon is concentrated on the skin. If you eat it together with the skin, it will be easier to form gastric persimmon stone, and it will also increase the incidence of abdominal pain and nausea.
3: Do not eat with high-protein foods (such as crab, shrimp, fish)
Crabs and persimmons are cold foods, and eating them will aggravate the symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases. Crab, shrimp and other foods contain high protein, and under the action of tannic acid, they are more likely to coagulate into lumps.
Conclusion: Based on the above, I believe you know more about persimmons. Although "ten pairs of persimmons" is exaggerated, persimmons do have high nutritional value, so you should pay attention to your diet when you eat.