Mume, alias Mei, Huangzai, Hehanmei, Qingmei and Meihua, is the mature fruit of Prunus mume, a deciduous tree plant in Rosaceae.
Mume is sour, and its fruit contains many organic acids such as malic acid, succinic acid and citric acid. Seeds contain cyanosides and fatty oils. Prunus mume can inhibit Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and various skin fungi. Therefore, eating more ebony in summer can reduce the occurrence of intestinal diseases and increase immunity. In addition, sour plum can also decompose lactic acid and fire into acid in muscle tissue, and eating more sour plum can eliminate fatigue and be full of energy; Sour plum also contains a small amount of picric acid, which can make gallbladder contract and promote bile secretion. In hot summer, it is best to drink more dark plum juice and sour plum soup, which can not only prevent heatstroke and cool down, but also prevent diseases and keep fit.
Modern research believes that plum or plum juice contains more potassium and less sodium, so it is suitable for those who need to take potassium-expelling diuretics for a long time; Plum contains catechuic acid that can promote intestinal peristalsis, and people with constipation should eat it. Prunus mume contains a variety of organic acids, which can improve liver function and is suitable for patients with liver disease. Plumbic acid can soften blood vessels, delay arteriosclerosis and have anti-aging effect.
Secondly, what are the effects of honey? I believe everyone is quite familiar with this. Let's briefly summarize it. Honey has the effects of nourishing, moistening dryness, detoxicating, whitening skin and relaxing bowels. (a) the efficacy of honey and eating methods (1) skin care and beauty.
Honey: Moisturizes and nourishes, making skin delicate, smooth and elastic. Many people use it as a mask. Dry skin in winter. A little honey can be mixed with water and applied to the skin to prevent chapping. Honey can be used instead of anti-crack cream.
(2) Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, promoting tissue regeneration
High-quality honey will not rot for several years at room temperature, which shows that it has a strong antiseptic effect. Experiments have proved that honey has a strong inhibitory effect on gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus, staphylococcus and diphtheria. (3) Promote digestion: honey can regulate gastrointestinal function and make gastric acid secretion normal.
(4) Improve immunity: A variety of enzymes and minerals contained in honey can improve human immunity after synergistic action.
(5) Liver protection: The protective effect of honey on the liver can provide energy preparation for the metabolic activity of the liver, stimulate the regeneration of liver tissue and repair the damage.
(6) Anti-fatigue: Fructose and glucose in honey can be quickly absorbed and utilized to improve the nutritional status of blood. When people are tired, taking honey 15 minutes can obviously eliminate fatigue symptoms.
Honey sour plum tea combines the effects of honey and sour plum, and has the functions of relieving fatigue, refreshing, restoring the vitality of muscle and vascular tissue, removing blood waste, improving gastrointestinal function, protecting liver, resisting bacteria, expelling worms and resisting allergy.
In terms of nutrients, sour plum is rich in vitamins. Sour plum contains many vitamins, especially vitamin B2. From the point of view of Chinese medicine, people with liver fire can eat more sour plums, which can not only calm the liver fire, but also help the spleen and stomach digest and nourish the liver. In addition, sour plum is a natural throat moistening medicine, which can gently moisten the inflamed parts of the throat and relieve pain.
Tips:
At room temperature, honey sour plum tea should be stored in the refrigerator after being opened and eaten, and eaten as soon as possible within the shelf life.