The benefits of eating longan meat

Longan Meat

The effects and functions of longan flesh may not be known to everyone who has eaten it. Longan flesh, also known as longan, is one of our common health and nourishing foods. Longan flesh is rich in nutrients such as glucose and iron, which are very beneficial to human health. In addition to being made into desserts, longan flesh also has a variety of therapeutic effects, such as beauty and skin care, invigorating qi and kidney, and promoting sleep and nourishing the heart.

The efficacy and function of longan meat

1. Replenishing Qi and blood, enhancing memory

Longan meat 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 meat is not only beneficial to the whole body, but also particularly beneficial to brain cells, can enhance memory and eliminate fatigue.

2. Calming the mind

Longan pulp 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 (100 g) of niacin, which can be used to treat dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia and even mental disorders caused by niacin deficiency.

3. Nourishing blood and stabilizing pregnancy

Longan meat 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 the fetus.

4. Antibacterial and inhibit cancer cells

Experiments have shown that the inhibition rate of longan pulp on a certain type of tumor is over 90%, and it has a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Clinically, when cancer patients were given oral administration of crude longan extract, their symptoms improved by 90% and their lifespan was extended by about 80%.

5. Reduce fat, protect the heart, and delay aging

Longan pulp can lower blood lipids, increase coronary blood flow, and has a strong inhibitory effect on brain monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), a flavin protein closely related to the aging process.

The therapeutic recipe of longan meat is a refreshing recipe: 30 grams of longan meat, add 500 ml of water and boil for about 10 minutes, add 2 eggs, and an appropriate amount of white sugar or brown sugar and cook for a while before eating.

Sleeping and relaxing recipe: 20g of longan pulp, 5-10 red dates (pitted), add 300ml of water and boil for about 10 minutes, add appropriate amount of white sugar and cook for a while before eating. Or boil 10g of longan pulp, 9g of sour jujube kernels, and 15g of coix seed in water and take before going to bed.

Recipe for nourishing the heart and calming the nerves: 200 grams of longan pulp, add 500 milliliters of pure white wine, soak for 1 month, drink 15 milliliters every night before going to bed, can eliminate fatigue, nourish the heart and calm the nerves.

Recipe for invigorating qi and strengthening the brain: 30 grams of longan pulp, 10 red dates (pitted), 100 grams of japonica rice, add water to cook porridge (rice porridge), add appropriate amount of brown sugar, eat a bowl each morning and evening, which can nourish the heart and spleen, replenish qi and blood, and improve memory.

Recipe for beauty and skin care: 20 grams of longan flesh, 15 grams of lotus seeds (core removed), 30 grams of glutinous rice, add water and cook into porridge (rice gruel) for consumption. It can beautify the skin and treat anemia due to physical weakness.

Recipe for nourishing the heart and tonifying the kidneys: 30 grams of longan pulp, 10 red dates (pitted), about 20 grams of black sesame seeds (fried), boil for 10 minutes, add appropriate amount of brown sugar or white sugar, 2 eggs, cook for a while and eat.