The efficacy and function of August melon and how to eat it

August melon is also called August fried. It is a fruit that matures around August every year. After it matures, the fruit skin will naturally crack, just like the fruit is fried, so we call it August fried. The taste of August melon after it matures is more tempting, and the nutritional value is also high. People have many benefits to the body after eating it. The following is a detailed introduction to the efficacy and eating methods of August melon. People who want to eat August melon can pay special attention to it.

The efficacy and function of August melon

1. Soothe the liver and regulate qi

The wax gourd can supplement the human body with rich nutrition and has certain health benefits. After people eat it, they can soothe the liver, regulate qi, disperse blood stasis and eliminate knots. People can take an appropriate amount of wax gourd when they have abdominal distension and pain or loss of appetite due to liver qi discomfort. It can make the body's discomfort return to normal as soon as possible and enhance the liver's detoxification function.

2. Strengthen the stomach and help digestion

The wax gourd also has a certain amount of fruit acid and active enzymes. After people eat it, it can help to digest food, promote the secretion of digestive juices, and improve gastrointestinal digestive function. The wax gourd can also promote thirst and resist viruses. It can reduce the activity of cancer viruses in the human body and prevent cell canceration. Regular consumption can prevent cancer and other viral diseases.

How to eat August melon

1. The wax gourd can be eaten directly after it is ripe. You need to remove its peel when eating. If the peel of the wax gourd does not crack, it means it is not fully ripe. You need to keep it in a warm environment for three to five days. After it becomes soft, take out the fruit and eat it. The wax gourd will taste sweeter.

2. The wax gourd can also be cooked with rock sugar. When you want to eat it, you need to remove the peel of the wax gourd, cut the flesh into pieces and put it directly into the pot, add water and rock sugar, heat and boil, then cook for about ten minutes, and you can eat it directly after taking it out.

3. The wax gourd can also be eaten with honey. When eating, you can take out the flesh of the wax gourd and put it in a small bowl. Mash it with a small spoon and then add an appropriate amount of honey to mix well. After mixing, refrigerate it for a few hours. It tastes especially good when eaten directly after taking it out.