Loquat is not only delicious but also nutritious. The main components of loquat are sugar, fat, protein, cellulose, pectin, tannin, carotene, malic acid, citric acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and vitamins A, B and C, etc. Among them, loquat is particularly rich in carotene, ranking third among fruits. Moreover, loquat is also rich in sugars, mainly glucose, fructose and sucrose. In addition, loquat is rich in vitamin B, which can effectively protect eyesight, keep skin healthy and moist, and promote children's physical development.

Loquat is full of treasures. Whether it is leaves, pulp or stones, it contains amygdalin, which can effectively moisten the lungs and relieve cough. Loquat leaf is also a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Drying large pieces of loquat leaves in the sun can effectively clear lung and stomach heat, reduce qi and eliminate phlegm, and is often combined with other medicinal materials to make "Chuanbei loquat ointment". However, loquat, like other related plants, has slightly toxic seeds and new leaves. If eaten raw, it will release trace cyanide. But because the seeds and leaves of loquat have bitter taste, people generally don't eat enough to cause harm. Loquat can effectively moisten lung, relieve cough, quench thirst and strengthen stomach, and is often used for dry throat, polydipsia, cough and vomiting blood. Next, Bian Xiao will introduce you to the efficacy of loquat!

The efficacy of loquat:

1, promoting digestion

Loquat is rich in organic acids, which can stimulate the secretion of digestive glands, effectively stimulate appetite, quench thirst and relieve summer heat, and promote digestion and absorption.

2, moistening the lungs and relieving cough

The amygdalin contained in loquat can effectively moisten lung, relieve cough and eliminate phlegm.

Step 3 prevent colds

The fruits and leaves of loquat can inhibit influenza virus, and regular consumption can prevent colds at four o'clock.

Step 4 prevent vomiting

Eriobotrya japonica leaves can be dried in the sun and made into tea, which can effectively clear away heat and reduce qi, regulate stomach and reduce adverse flow. It is a good antiemetic product, which can treat all kinds of vomiting and hiccups.

Step 5 lose weight

Loquat is rich in crude fiber and mineral elements. Every 100g loquat pulp contains 0.4g of protein and 6.6g of carbohydrate. Loquat also contains vitamin B 1 and vitamin C, which is a very effective fruit for losing weight.

Three ways to eat loquat:

Loquat can be eaten in many ways. Loquat pulp can not only be eaten directly, but also be made into sugar water, canned food or wine. However, it should be noted that immature loquat can not be eaten; And peel loquat before eating it. Washing fresh loquat and eating it raw can treat symptoms such as dry mouth and polydipsia. So, what other ways to eat loquat? Next, Bian Xiao will introduce you to three strange ways to eat loquat!

1, stewed loquat and fritillary bulb with rock sugar

First, clean loquat, remove the core and peel, then put the processed loquat, crystal sugar and Fritillaria cirrhosa into a stew pot, add a little boiling water, and then cover the stew pot. After the water in the pot is boiled, the loquat is put into a stew pot and stewed for 40 minutes, so that the crystal sugar Chuanbei stew with cough relieving effect can be finished. The amount of rock sugar can be adjusted according to your own preferences. However, this syrup is not suitable for patients with cold and cough.

2. Loquat jam

If you are an "enthusiast" of loquat and want to taste the taste of loquat in the off-season, you might as well make loquat jam in the loquat season. The specific method is as follows: fresh loquat is washed, pitted, peeled, and meat is taken, then loquat pulp is put into a blender and crushed into loquat paste with water, then rock sugar and loquat paste are boiled into a sticky state, and then put into a sealed jar for refrigeration. Making loquat jam at home is obviously much more natural than buying it in the supermarket, because it does not contain artificial colors and additives.

3. Siraitia grosvenorii Loquat Soup

Firstly, the loquat is washed, peeled, pitted, peeled off and cut in half. Then, remove the shell of Siraitia grosvenorii and take the meat. Then, put it into a boiling pot, add enough water at one time, boil it with strong fire, and simmer for about 30 minutes until Siraitia grosvenorii is cooked into a thick juice. After the thick juice is boiled, it's better to stew for a while. Such a Siraitia grosvenorii loquat soup will be hot! You don't need to go to a pharmacy to buy medicine, you can easily make the original soup at home, which is simple and delicious.