Bayberry

Nutritional value of bayberry

According to measurements, the sugar content of high-quality bayberry pulp is 12% to 13%, and the acid content is 0.5% to 1.1%. It is rich in cellulose, mineral elements, vitamins, a certain amount of protein, fat, pectin and 8 kinds of amino acids beneficial to the human body. The calcium, phosphorus and iron content in the fruit is more than 10 times higher than that of other fruits.

The nutrient content in every 100 grams of edible part of bayberry is: 83.4-92.0 grams of water, 28 kcal of calories, 0.8 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 5.7 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 12-13 grams of sugar content in the juice, 0.5-1.8 grams of acid content, 10 micrograms of thiamine, 50 micrograms of riboflavin, 0.3 milligrams of niacin, 92 micrograms of retinol equivalent, 0.3 micrograms of carotene, 7 micrograms of vitamin A, 9 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.81 milligrams of vitamin E, 14 milligrams of calcium, 10 milligrams of magnesium, 1 milligram of iron, 0.72 milligrams of manganese, 0.14 milligrams of zinc, 20 micrograms of copper, 149 milligrams of potassium, 8 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.7 milligrams of sodium, and 0.31 micrograms of selenium.

The role and efficacy of bayberry

Bayberry has the effects of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite. Eating more bayberry not only does not hurt the spleen and stomach, but also has the effect of detoxification and dispelling cold. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "bayberry can quench thirst, harmonize the five internal organs, cleanse the stomach and intestines, and remove irritability and bad air." Bayberry fruit, core, root, and skin can all be used as medicine, which is flat and non-toxic. The core can cure athlete's foot, the root can stop bleeding and regulate qi; the bark can be soaked in wine to treat injuries, redness, swelling, and pain. Bayberry soaked in white wine will make you feel refreshed and relieve heat and greasiness in midsummer. When you have diarrhea, take bayberry and boil it into a thick soup to stop diarrhea, which has a convergence effect. Bayberry has many functions such as digestion, dehumidification, heat relief, promoting body fluid and relieving cough, aiding digestion, keeping out the cold, stopping diarrhea, diuresis, and preventing and treating cholera. It is known as the "agate in fruit".

Bayberry eating habits

1. Eating bayberry regularly can help obese people lose weight and prevent obesity;

2. Habitual constipation can be improved by eating bayberry;

3. It is good for the health of cancer patients and those after radiotherapy and chemotherapy;

4. People with oral pharyngitis should eat bayberry;

5. It is also suitable for people suffering from stomach pain, thirst, acute gastroenteritis and dysentery.

6. People with yin deficiency, blood heat, excessive fire or dental disease should avoid eating.

7. Diabetics should avoid eating bayberry;

8. Bayberry should not be eaten with raw onions.

How to wash bayberry

After washing the bayberry, soak it in salt water for 20-30 minutes before eating, because salt water can kill certain bacteria. In addition, it can also help remove parasites hidden in the bayberry pulp.