(1) relieving cough and asthma. When apricots re-enter the human intestine, they will be decomposed by the intestine and produce a small amount of "hydrocyanic acid". Medical research shows that "hydrocyanic acid" can calm the respiratory central nervous system, so it can relieve cough and asthma.

(2) beauty. Apricots are rich in nutrients, such as vitamins. Whether taken orally or externally, it can effectively relieve skin aging and keep skin smooth and elastic.

(3) lose weight. Studies have shown that the unsaturated fatty acids contained in apricots are not easy to gain weight, and the cell wall of apricots can effectively reduce the digestion and absorption of fat by human body.

(4) lowering cholesterol. Apricots are rich in vitamin E and some monounsaturated fatty acids. Both of these substances can reduce the proportion of cholesterol in human blood, especially for some diabetic patients with heart failure.

(5) anti-cancer and anti-tumor. An active substance contained in almond can kill diseased cancer cells in human blood, thus alleviating the condition of cancer patients. In addition, the carotene contained in apricots can prevent tumors.

2. How to eat apricots

(1) apricot porridge. Apricot porridge is washed apricots and cooked with rice. The porridge has the effect of tonifying deficiency and preserving health, and is a good choice for some malnourished people.

(2) Apricot wine: Wash apricots, soak them in white wine according to a proper proportion, and drink them in a few months. Self-made apricot wine has charming aroma, and has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough, clearing away heat and detoxifying. There are many kinds of apricot wine on the market now, which is made of apricot and tastes good.

(3) apricot sauce. Take a proper amount of fresh apricot pulp, put the pulp into a pot and mash it while cooking. Add sugar, stir well, cool and refrigerate. This way of eating has a unique taste, and the sauce is rich in vitamins and other trace elements, which helps to improve human immunity.

(4) eat preserved apricots. Fresh apricots can only be eaten in the right season, so now people often process them into preserved apricots after harvesting, so as to enjoy the sweet and sour taste of apricots in different seasons and add snacks after lunch.

(5) drink apricot juice. If you have a blender at home, you can also wash apricots, remove the stones and make them into juice or make almonds into delicious almond syrup to drink.