What is the name of the small dragon fruit? The efficacy and function of the small dragon fruit

Recently, many people have discovered that there is a kind of fruit similar to dragon fruit on sale in the fruit market. The appearance of this fruit is also rose red, and it looks very similar to dragon fruit, but it is much smaller than dragon fruit. So what is this small dragon fruit called? What kind of fruit is it? Today, the editor will take you to find the answer, so that you can understand what the small dragon fruit is called and what its effects and functions are.

What is the dragon fruit called?

The small dragon fruit is also called cactus fire. It is the mature fruit of the large tropical cactus. This fruit is mainly produced in the tropical regions of South America. The domestic production is very small and it is also relatively rare in the fruit market. It is about 1/3 the size of a dragon fruit, an irregular spherical shape, and has thorns on the surface. The flesh inside is mostly rose red and can be eaten directly when it is ripe.

The efficacy and function of pitaya

1. Accelerate wound healing

The dragon fruit contains a variety of natural active ingredients that can promote the regeneration and reproduction of human cells. When people have traumatic wounds, applying an appropriate amount of dragon fruit juice can speed up the healing of the wound and prevent infection. When people have skin inflammation, itching, skin papules and other adverse symptoms, applying the extracted dragon fruit juice can quickly relieve the symptoms.

2. Clear away heat and dampness

Pitaya is a healthy fruit with a slightly cold nature. It tastes slightly bitter and can clear away heat and reduce fire, as well as clear the mind and relieve troubles. People can use it to clear the heat toxins in the blood. It is especially suitable for people who often get angry. In addition, in the hot summer, people can eat more pitaya to prevent heatstroke and prevent the human body from developing diseases due to blood heat.

3. Antioxidant

Enhancing the body's antioxidant capacity and delaying human aging are also the most important effects of pitaya, because pitaya is rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. These substances have super antioxidant ability. They can not only clean up lipid peroxides and free radicals in the body, but also promote human cell regeneration, keep the body young and healthy, and significantly improve the body's own immunity.