The therapeutic effects of tomatoes

Tomato is a common vegetable in summer. Let's take a look at its therapeutic effects:

Nutritional Information

Nutritional content of tomatoes per 100 grams

Nutritional analysis

According to research and determination by nutritionists: 50-100 grams of fresh tomatoes per person per day can meet the human body's needs for several vitamins and minerals. The "lycopene" contained in tomatoes has the effect of inhibiting bacteria; the malic acid, citric acid and sugar contained in tomatoes have the function of aiding digestion. Tomatoes are rich in nutrition and have multiple functions, and are called the magical fruit among vegetables. It is rich in provitamin A, which is converted into vitamin A in the human body, can promote bone growth, prevent and treat rickets, dry eyes, night blindness and certain skin diseases. Modern medical research shows that the amount of vitamin C obtained by the human body is the determining factor in controlling and improving the body's anti-cancer ability. Organic acids such as malic acid and citric acid in tomatoes also increase the acidity of gastric juice, help digestion, and adjust gastrointestinal function. Tomatoes contain fruit acid, which can reduce cholesterol content and is very beneficial for hyperlipidemia. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, carotene, and various elements such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and iodine. They also contain protein, carbohydrates, organic acids and cellulose.

Dietary value

Tomato tastes sweet and sour, cool in nature, and slightly cold. It can clear away heat and quench thirst, nourish yin, cool blood, and enter the liver, stomach, and lung meridians. It has the effects of promoting fluid and quenching thirst, strengthening the stomach and digestion, clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and calming the liver, nourishing blood and increasing appetite. It can cure a variety of diseases such as thirst and loss of appetite.

Pharmacological aspects:

[Treatment of skin diseases]: Peel and deseed fresh ripe tomatoes, then mash them and apply to the affected area 3 to 4 times a day. It can treat fungal and infectious skin diseases. The effect is quite good and it is more suitable for current college students and otakus.