What are the effects and functions of half-moon plum?

Half-moon plum is a very common fruit. It is also called plum fruit. Half-moon plum is sweet and sour, juicy and delicious. Moreover, the protein and vitamin content in half-moon plum is very high. Eating half-moon plum regularly can also stimulate the appetite. However, half-moon plum is acidic. People with poor stomach should eat less of it. Eating too much can easily cause stomach acid. So what are the effects and functions of half-moon plum?

Health Benefits of Half Plum

1. Promote digestion: Plums can promote the secretion of gastric acid and gastric digestive enzymes, and increase gastrointestinal motility. Therefore, eating plums can promote digestion and increase appetite. It is a good food therapy for those who lack gastric acid, feel full after eating, and have constipation.

2. Clear the liver and promote diuresis: Fresh plum meat contains a variety of amino acids, such as glutamine, serine, glycine, proline, etc. Eating it raw is very beneficial for the treatment of ascites caused by liver cirrhosis;

3. Blood pressure reduction, catharsis, and cough relief: Plum kernels contain amygdalin and a large amount of fatty oil. Pharmacological evidence shows that it has a significant diuretic and blood pressure reduction effect, can accelerate intestinal peristalsis, promote the discharge of dry stool, and also has the effect of relieving cough and expectoration.

4. Beauty and skin care "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that plum blossoms added to facial creams have a very good beauty effect. They can "remove powder residue and dark spots" and "make the face radiant". They are effective for treating tinea versicolor and dark spots on the face.

Precautions for consumption:

Half-bone plum is one of the most favorite snacks among modern young people. It is true that eating half-bone plum regularly is good for your health. But don't eat too much, 4-5 per day are enough. Excessive consumption is not only not good for health. It may also cause physical burden. Therefore, everyone still needs to control the amount they consume. Don’t consume excessively just because it tastes good and increase the burden on your body!

Benefits of eating cranberries for women

1. Prevent Alzheimer's disease

Eating more cranberries can prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.

2. Lowers Cholesterol

The latest research finds that cranberry juice can lower low-density cholesterol and triglycerides, making it especially suitable for women.

3. Prevent gastric cancer

Cranberry can effectively inhibit Helicobacter pylori from attaching to the stomach and intestines. Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of gastric ulcers and even gastric cancer.

4. Protect the pelvis

The tannic acid contained in cranberries can effectively prevent bacteria from entering the pelvic cavity, help us prevent inflammation of the fallopian tube system and improve urinary system health problems, and it is of great help to pelvic health.

5. Anti-aging

Cranberries are one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant content per calorie. Antioxidants protect cells from free radicals that contribute to ageing. Premature aging of the skin as well as diseases such as cancer and heart disease can be attributed to damage caused by free radicals.

6. Protect cardiovascular system

Cranberries have many positive effects on the heart and blood vessels. Cranberries contain flavonol glycosides, which can prevent arteriosclerosis, the main cause of heart disease. Cranberries have a positive effect on cholesterol levels and can prevent arteries from narrowing due to the influence of certain enzymes, thereby improving blood circulation.

7. Protect oral hygiene

Cranberry's anti-adhesion mechanism also works in the mouth: Regularly rinsing the mouth with cranberry extract can reduce the number of bacteria in saliva. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss as we age. Rinse your mouth with cranberry extract to reduce the adhesion of bacteria around teeth and gums, thereby reducing the occurrence of periodontitis.

8. Prevent and treat gynecological inflammation and vaginitis

Cranberry contains a variety of mucosal repair substances, such as catechins and proanthocyanidins, which can remove gynecological toxins while repairing damaged endothelial cells in the vaginal folds and other places, and eliminate the dead corners where pathogens and toxins may implant. And a cranberry isolation barrier is generated throughout the vaginal system, leaving no place for exogenous and endogenous viruses to hide.

Taking cranberries regularly can make the urinary tract an environment where bacteria cannot easily grow, and it can also prevent bacteria from adhering to cells in the body. Therefore, it can achieve long-term antibacterial and bactericidal effects, and prevent gynecological diseases from invading health through long-term use.

9. Prevent uterine fibroids

We all know that uterine fibroids can easily cause infertility, miscarriage, premature birth and other symptoms. The proanthocyanidins, ursolic acid and ursolic acid in cranberries are all very good anti-fibroid substances, which can not only inhibit the production of cancer cells in cells, but also block the spread of cancer cells, enhance human immunity, and prevent uterine fibroids.

10. Beauty and skin care

The natural VC antioxidant capacity contained in cranberry juice is 20 times that of VC in ordinary products and 50 times that of VE. It is a natural SOD enzyme, 400 times that of ordinary fruits. Because it contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it has excellent effects in replenishing blood, nourishing the skin, whitening and removing spots. Therefore, it can effectively fight free radicals, promote collagen synthesis, and make the skin younger, healthier and whiter.