Peanut, also known as groundnut, has the reputation of longevity fruit because of its health and longevity. Peanut is the seed of Panicum in Leguminosae. Originated in tropical areas, it is widely cultivated in China and all over the country, especially in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. Dig out the fruit when it is ripe in late autumn, peel off the shell, take out the seed kernel and dry it in the sun.

Component function

Peanut kernel contains fat, protein, amino acids, lecithin, purine, oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B and vitamins, and also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, cellulose, choline and betaine. Peanut skin contains lipids, catechol tannins and endorphins. The protein content of peanut kernel is similar to that of chicken, more than 2 times higher than that of pork and crucian carp, and about 65438 0.5 times higher than that of large yellow croaker. More than 80% of the fat in peanut kernel is unsaturated fatty acid. Modern medical research shows that protein contained in peanut kernel can reduce cholesterol, prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Peanut coat can shorten coagulation time and promote bone marrow to make platelets. In recent years, it has been found that taking peanuts orally can relieve the bleeding symptoms of hemophilia patients, and also has hemostatic effect on other hemorrhagic diseases. The hemostatic effect of peanut coat is 50 times stronger than that of peanut kernel itself, but the effect after frying is greatly reduced. Glutamate and aspartic acid in peanut protein can promote the development of brain cells and enhance memory; Catechins contained in peanuts also have a strong anti-aging effect; The calcium in peanuts is 2. 1 1 times higher than that in lean pork. Peanut has the above-mentioned anti-aging and longevity effects, so people call it longevity food.

Sexual and taste efficacy

Peanut is flat in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the lung and spleen meridians. It has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough, relaxing bowels, stopping bleeding, promoting lactation, nourishing and regulating qi. Indications: lung deficiency, cough, spleen deficiency, anorexia, emaciation and fatigue, malnutrition in children, constipation due to intestinal dryness, and lack of milk.

Usage and dosage of 1

Peanut water decoction, with 30 grams; Pulverized and taken each time10-15g; Stir-fry or cook for 30-60g. Peanut coat 5- 10g.

Edible method

L stewed pig's trotters with peanuts: 2 pig's trotters, cleaned after removing the hoof nails and hairs; 60 grams of peanuts. Put it in a pot, add a proper amount of water, stew over low heat, and add monosodium glutamate, pepper and salt to taste. It has the function of nourishing and promoting lactation, and is suitable for postpartum hypogalactia.

2 Peanut and red bean soup: 60 grams of peanuts, 60 grams of red beans, 30 grams of jujube, lotus seeds 15 grams, boiled in water, and eaten in peanut soup. Has the effects of invigorating spleen and relaxing bowels, and is suitable for treating beriberi, spleen edema, anorexia, fatigue, diarrhea in loose stool, mental fatigue, etc. Precautions: 1 People with cold and damp stagnation and diarrhea should not eat too many peanuts raw. If peanuts are fried too much, they will easily get angry and dry their eyes, mouth and nose. 3 fasting moldy peanuts, because peanuts are easy to mold and produce aflatoxin, which can lead to liver cancer.