The benefits of eating longan

I believe everyone has heard about the effects and functions of longan. Let’s review it below.

Longan

Other names: Yiqi, honey spleen, longan.

Nature and flavor: Neutral, sweet; enters the heart, liver, spleen and kidney meridians.

Functions and indications: nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes qi and blood, and calms the mind. It is mainly used to treat weakness, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, spleen deficiency diarrhea, postpartum edema, lack of energy, spontaneous sweating and night sweats.

Nutritional composition: Every 100 grams (dry product) contains 26.9 grams of water, 5 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 65.4 grams of carbohydrates, 283 kcal of calories, 0.6 grams of crude fiber, 1.9 grams of ash, 30 mg of calcium, 118 mg of phosphorus, 4.4 mg of iron, 0.of mg of thiamine, 0.6 mg of riboflavin, 2.5 mg of niacin, 34 mg of ascorbic acid, and 392 mg of potassium, 1.0 mg of sodium,

Magnesium 98 mg.

The efficacy and function of longan

1. Replenishing Qi and Blood, and Improving Memory Longan is rich in glucose, sucrose, and protein, and has a high iron content. It can increase heat energy and supplement nutrition while promoting hemoglobin regeneration to replenish blood. Experimental studies have found that longan pulp is not only beneficial to the whole body, but also particularly beneficial to brain cells, can enhance memory, and eliminate fatigue.

2. Calming the nerves Longan contains a large amount of iron, potassium and other elements, which can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin to treat palpitations, panic, insomnia and forgetfulness caused by anemia. Longan contains up to 2.5 mg of niacin (per 100 grams), which can be used to treat dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia and even mental disorders caused by niacin deficiency.

3. Nourishing blood and stabilizing pregnancy: Longan contains a lot of iron and vitamins, which can reduce uterine contractions and sagging sensations. It is beneficial for pregnant women who accelerate metabolism and the development of the fetus, and has a stabilizing effect on pregnancy.

4. Antibacterial, inhibit cancer cells Animal experiments show that the inhibition rate of longan on JTC-26 tumors is more than 90%, and it has a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Clinically, cancer patients were given oral administration of crude longan extract, and their symptoms improved by 90%, and the effect of extending life span was about 80%. In addition, longan water extract (1:2) has an inhibitory effect on Microsporum audouinum in vitro.

5. Reduce blood lipids, protect the heart, and delay aging Longan pulp can reduce blood lipids and increase coronary blood flow. It has a strong inhibitory effect on brain B-type monoamine oxidase (MAO-B), a flavin protein closely related to the aging process.