What is sand apple and its nutritional value

Everyone knows that crab apple is a delicious fruit, but do you know the nutritional value of crab apple ?

Crab apple

Sand apple, also known as Wenlin fruit, Huahong fruit, Linqin, Wuselai, Lianzhu fruit, etc., is the fruit of the Rosaceae plant Linqin. Every 100 grams contains 82 grams of water and 0.3 grams of protein.

Nutritional value of sand apple

1. Promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst: Sand apples are very rich in organic acids and vitamins. Eating them can promote the production of body fluids and quench thirst, help digestion, relieve restlessness, and resolve stagnation.

2. Astringent and stops diarrhea: Sand apple tastes sour and astringent, and has a good effect of astringing semen and relieving diarrhea. It is a good food therapy for those suffering from diarrhea, dysentery, spermatorrhea and loose stools.

3. Antiparasitic: Boiled in water, the root of Sha Guo has the effect of antiparasitic and insecticidal, and can cure diseases caused by inchworms, ascaris, etc.

4. Improve eyesight: The leaves of the sand apple, whether used fresh or dried, have the effects of purging fire, improving eyesight, killing insects and detoxifying. It can treat amblyopia, cataract and scabies in children.