Mume has the effects of detoxicating, moistening intestine and invigorating stomach, resolving phlegm, stimulating appetite, relaxing bowels, abstaining from drinking and promoting fluid production, promoting digestion and stimulating appetite. Mume contains protein, vitamins, organic acids, mineral nutrients, etc. It has the functions of strengthening liver, clearing blood, relieving fatigue, resisting aging, regulating intestine, sterilizing and improving cardiovascular system, and contains a lot of fruit acid. The calorie of preserved plum is also very low, therefore, it also laid the foundation for preserved plum to lose weight.

The dietary fiber and rich trace elements in Prunus mume can promote human metabolism and play a significant role in the regulation and coordination of various functions. Eating sour plums can not only relieve saliva, but also delay aging. Sour plum can help the blood acid-base balance in the body, so it has the effects of reducing liver fire, helping digestion and nourishing the liver for people with strong liver fire. Sour plum is also rich in organic acids and minerals, and the content of calcium and iron is several times that of bananas, so it is a rare snack. Sour plum can also promote the secretion of saliva and gastric glands, which can not only quench thirst, but also make you lose weight while eating snacks.