Benefits of eating persimmons Disadvantages of eating persimmons

　　Benefits of eating persimmons

　　1. Persimmons have high nutritional value. Ripe persimmons contain 15% sugar, 1.36% protein, 0.57% fat, as well as crude fiber, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements and multiple vitamins, especially vitamin C, which is 1-2 times higher than ordinary fruits.

　　2. Persimmons are rich in nutrients, bright in color, soft and juicy, sweet and delicious, and are loved by all ages. According to tests, every 100 grams of persimmon contains more than 15 grams of carbohydrates, 28 grams of sugar, 1.36 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 19 mg of phosphorus, 8 mg of iron, 10 mg of calcium, 16 mg of vitamin C, and also contains carotene and other nutrients. It can be eaten raw or processed into persimmon cakes and persimmon cakes, and can be used to make wine, vinegar, etc. Persimmons are not only rich in nutrients, but also have high medicinal value. Raw persimmon can clear away heat and detoxify. It is a good medicine for lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding. It is useful for treating high blood pressure, hemorrhoid bleeding, constipate It has good curative effect. In addition, persimmon burdock and persimmon leaves are valuable medicinal materials.

　　3. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that persimmon is sweet, astringent and cold in nature. It has the functions of clearing away heat and dryness, moistening the lungs and reducing phlegm, softening hardness, quenching thirst and promoting body fluids, strengthening the spleen, treating dysentery, and stopping bleeding. It can relieve dry stools, hemorrhoid pain or bleeding, dry cough, sore throat, high blood pressure and other symptoms. Therefore, persimmon is a natural health food for patients with chronic bronchitis, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and internal and external hemorrhoids. If persimmon leaves are decoctioned or boiled as tea, they can also promote body metabolism, lower blood pressure, increase coronary blood flow, and relieve cough and reduce phlegm.

　　4. Persimmon not only has high nutritional value, but its fruits and processed products also have high medicinal value. Persimmons contain mannitol, sucrose, Grape Sugar and xymitol. Persimmon has the effects of lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and moistening the intestines. The white frost on the persimmon cake is called persimmon frost. Persimmon frost can cure dry throat, sores in the mouth and tongue, and lung heat. cough , hemoptysis and other symptoms. Grind 10 grams of persimmon frost, 5 grams of mint, and 0.5 grams of borneol together and rub them together to treat aphtha and angular stomatitis.

　　5. Persimmons and persimmons contain invert sugar, sucrose, malic acid, mannitol and other substances, as well as tannins. Both persimmons and dried persimmons can be used as soothing and nourishing products. It also has the effect of stopping bleeding and moisturizing the stool, can relieve hemorrhoid swelling and pain, and stop hemorrhoid bleeding and rectal bleeding. Persimmon leaf tea is made from persimmon leaves. Regular drinking can enhance the body's metabolism, purify the blood, revive the body's tissue cells, and increase coronary blood flow. It is a good remedy for high blood pressure. coronary heart disease A rare health drink for patients. Burn persimmon bark into charcoal, grind it into powder, and mix it with vegetable oil to treat burns.

　　6. The specific functions of persimmon:

　　a. Clearing away heat and relieving cough: The persimmon frost on persimmon cakes has the effect of clearing away heat and moisturizing, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. It has obvious curative effect on cough caused by lung heat, sore throat, dry throat, sores on the mouth and tongue;

　　b. Reduce qi and relieve cough: Persimmon peduncle has a good therapeutic effect on hiccups, nausea, whooping cough and nocturia;

　　c. Antihypertensive and hemostatic, antibacterial and anti-inflammation: Persimmon leaves are made into tea. Regular drinking can promote the body's metabolism, facilitate urination, clear the stool, purify the blood, revitalize the body's tissue cells, and is beneficial to stabilizing and lowering blood pressure, softening blood vessels, preventing arteriosclerosis, and reducing inflammation;

　　d. Suitable for thyroid patients: fresh persimmons contain high iodine content, and patients with goiter have certain benefits in eating persimmons;

　　e. Prevent and treat constipation, hemorrhoids, etc.: Eating persimmons can harmonize the gastrointestinal tract and has certain benefits in preventing and treating constipation and hemorrhoid bleeding.；

　　f. Persimmon can promote the oxidation of ethanol in the blood, help the body to excrete alcohol, and reduce the harm of alcohol to the body;

　　g. Persimmon helps lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase coronary artery flow, activate blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve cardiovascular function.