The efficacy and function of jujube and the taboos of jujube consumption

The Chinese jujube, also known as the chicken claw pear, is a unique wild fruit that matures in large quantities every autumn and is mainly produced in some forest areas with warm climates. When it matures, it is dark brown in appearance and has a light fruity aroma. It can be eaten directly or used to make wine. The Chinese jujube has a delicate taste and rich nutrition. It can nourish the body and replenish qi and blood, but there are also some taboos when eating it that need special attention.

The efficacy and function of jujube

1. Detoxification

The taste of jujube is slightly sour. It is rich in organic acids and a large amount of glucose. After people eat it, it can expand the blood flow in the blood vessels and enhance the detoxification function of the human liver. Usually, people eat some jujube or drink some juice in time after drinking, which can speed up the decomposition and metabolism of alcohol, prevent alcohol from damaging the human liver, and have a significant effect in sobering up.

2. Promote bowel movement and urination

The jujube contains a lot of dietary fiber and some natural pectin, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and shorten the defecation time of the human body, and can prevent and relieve human intestinal dryness and constipation. The jujube also contains some natural diuretic ingredients, which can prevent water from being retained in the human body and accelerate the metabolism of excess water in the human body. It also has a certain regulating effect on human body edema and urinary problems.

3. Antispasmodic

The jujube has certain medicinal value. The saponins and niacin it contains are both natural medicinal ingredients. They can directly act on the human central nervous system and enhance the body's anticonvulsant ability. When people usually have convulsions in their hands and feet or muscle spasms, even using some jujube can relieve the symptoms. In addition, when people have rheumatic bone pain and limb paralysis, eating more jujube can also have an obvious auxiliary therapeutic effect on the condition, which can help the patient recover as soon as possible.

Taboos on eating jujube

Jujube is a fruit that tastes particularly sour. It is forbidden to eat it in excess, otherwise it will cause excessive stomach acid or gastrointestinal discomfort, which is very harmful to human gastrointestinal health. In addition, jujube is a fruit with a cold nature. People with a cold constitution are also forbidden to eat it, otherwise it will increase the cold toxins in the body and easily lead to a variety of discomfort symptoms in the body.