What are the effects of hairy litchi

We often see a kind of fruit in supermarkets now. The skin is red like soft thorns. At first glance, it looks a bit like lychee. In fact, it is called rambutan, also called hairy lychee, because its appearance is very similar to a lychee with long hair, and the flesh and taste inside are also similar to lychee. It is an imported fruit from abroad. It is currently grown in a few areas of my country, so the price is still relatively expensive. However, the effects of hairy lychee are indeed not inferior. So, what are the effects of hairy lychee?

Hairy litchi is also called Shaozi, red-haired fruit, red-haired gall, and hairy longan. Its scientific name is Nephelium lappaceum L. Rambutan is a famous fruit in Southeast Asia. Its origin is Malaysia. It is called rambutan in Malay, which means hairy thing. It belongs to the genus Sapindaceae, Sapindaceae, with 36 species. It is a large tropical fruit tree of the Sapindaceae family native to Southeast Asia. Rambutan fruit is not only red, it has many varieties and also has yellow and pink fruits. Some rambutan seeds are about the size of sesame seeds. Rambutan is a rare fruit in China because the planting area is very small. Currently, the only areas in China that have large rambutan planting areas are Baoting and Sanya on Hainan Island.

Nutritional value of rambutan

Rambutan has beautiful appearance and is rich in nutrients. It is rich in carbohydrates, various vitamins and mineral elements. The edible part of the main varieties accounts for 41%-47.3%. It tastes sweet to sweet and sour, with lychee or grape flavor, and is delicious. The flesh of rambutan contains glucose and sucrose, and is rich in vitamin C, amino acids, carbohydrates and various minerals, such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, etc. It is sweet and warm in nature, and the flesh is sweet, thick and juicy. Some people call it the lychee of Lingnan, China, and it also has the nickname of hairy lychee. Rambutan is rich in vitamin C and a large amount of iron and potassium. Every 100 grams of rambutan is 82% water, and contains 1 gram of protein, 0.1 gram of fat, 14.5 grams of carbohydrates and 1.1 grams of fiber, which can provide 267.9 kilojoules of calories. Rambutan has the effects of moisturizing the skin, strengthening the hair and beautifying the skin, and clearing away heat and detoxifying. Long-term consumption can help digestion and enhance human immunity.

Rambutan Benefits

Rambutan tastes sweet and delicious. It is also rich in various vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients, and is very beneficial to the human body. What are the benefits of rambutan?

1. Beauty and skin care : Rambutan is rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and rich minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. It has the effects of nourishing and strengthening, eliminating wrinkles, beautifying hair and skin, enhancing skin tension, and replenishing blood and regulating Qi.

2. Clearing away heat and detoxifying : It tastes bitter, can clear the heart and reduce fire, clear away heat and relieve restlessness, and can eliminate heat and toxins in the blood. Suitable for people who are prone to getting irritated. Clear out long-term accumulated toxins in the body and improve physical health.

3. Enhance human immunity : Protein is the most important nutrient for maintaining immune function and is the main component of white blood cells and antibodies.

4. Rambutan is high in calories, which can enhance resistance to disease, replenish physical strength, and improve diarrhea and abdominal coldness and discomfort. Rambutan is also high in iron, which helps improve dizziness, low blood pressure, etc.

5. Wash the rambutan shell, add water and boil it as tea, which can improve stomatitis and diarrhea. The roots of the rambutan plant can be washed, boiled with water and used as a daily drink to reduce internal heat and relieve fever; the bark can be boiled in water and drunk as tea, which has a significant effect on tongue inflammation.