The efficacy, effects and contraindications of ginkgo nuts

Ginkgo nuts are a special food ingredient that can be used as both medicine and food. They are the nuts inside the seeds of the ginkgo tree. They are dark green in color and turn yellow when cooked. They have a natural aroma, are rich in nutrients, and have extremely high medicinal value. However, they are somewhat toxic and there are some contraindications when consuming them. If you want to fully understand ginkgo nuts, you can refer to my detailed introduction to its effects and contraindications below.

Efficacy and function

1. Improve physical health

Ginkgo nuts are a type of nut food with particularly high nutritional value. They contain not only starch but also protein, carbohydrates and a variety of vitamins. In addition, carotene and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron are also the most important elements in ginkgo nuts. They also contain some polysaccharides and ginkgolic acid, which can nourish the body and prevent diseases, and are of great benefit to improving human health.

2. Prevent the three highs

However, it is now a common disease among middle-aged and elderly people. Eating more ginkgo nuts can prevent the occurrence of these diseases. Because the flavonoid glycosides and ginkgo nuts contained in the ginkgo fruit juice have obvious preventive effects on the formation of blood clots in the human body and the occurrence of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. In addition, it can also directly act on human nerves, improve memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

3. Anti-inflammatory and sterilizing

Ginkgo nuts can also reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. The ginkgolic acid and ginkgo phenol it contains are natural medicinal ingredients with excellent antibacterial and bactericidal effects. It has obvious therapeutic effects on common respiratory diseases such as human bronchitis and pneumonia. In addition, after being used as medicine, ginkgo nuts can also inhibit the activity of skin fungi in the human body, reduce the occurrence of some high-incidence ringworms and dermatitis, and dermatitis patients can quickly improve the symptoms of pain and itching by eating more ginkgo nuts.

4. Beauty and skin care

Ginkgo nuts are rich in amino acids, which are the main raw materials for synthesizing collagen. When the amount of collagen in the human body increases, the elasticity of people's skin will increase, which can play an important role in tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles. In addition, white juice can also dilate capillaries, accelerate blood circulation on the surface of the skin, and make people's complexion rosy and their qi and blood full.

Food taboos

Ginkgo nuts are somewhat toxic and cannot be eaten raw. This is the biggest taboo in eating them. They must be cooked at high temperatures before eating, otherwise people will get food poisoning.