The benefits of persimmon

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What are the effects and functions of persimmons? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that persimmons are sweet, astringent, and cold in nature. They have the functions of clearing away heat and dryness, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, softening hard masses, quenching thirst and promoting salivation, strengthening the spleen, treating dysentery, and stopping bleeding.

The benefits of persimmon

Persimmons are rich in nutrients. Compared with apples, except for the zinc and copper content, persimmons are superior in other ingredients. A foreign proverb says: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." However, when it comes to preventing atherosclerosis of the heart vessels, persimmons are far more effective than apples and can be called the king of fruits that are beneficial to heart health. Therefore, "an apple a day is not as good as a persimmon a day."

Another feature of persimmons is that they contain iodine, so eating persimmons is very helpful for patients with endemic goiter caused by iodine deficiency. Regular consumption of persimmons by ordinary people is also very beneficial for preventing iodine deficiency.

Persimmons have the effect of nourishing the lungs and stomach, clearing away dryness and heat, replenishing the body, sobering up, relieving cough, promoting bowel movements, removing heat, stopping bleeding, and satisfying hunger.

Persimmons are rich in pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber that has a good laxative effect. It is very effective in correcting constipation and maintaining normal intestinal flora growth.

Now that you know the effects and functions of persimmons, if your body has the above needs, it is recommended that you eat more persimmons.