Journey to the West: Five Villages in Wanshou Mountain. There is a spirit root named Cao Huandan, also known as ginseng fruit. This tree blooms every three thousand years and bears fruit every three thousand years. It will take another thousand years to mature. If people are destined, they can live 360 years if they smell it, and 47,000 years if they eat it. Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? There are not only ginseng fruits on the earth, but also many kinds: some grow on trees, some grow on branches, some hang on vines, and some grow in soil; some can only blossom and bear fruit after years of planting, and some can bear fruit in the same year. Although it can't be called a grand view, it is at least colorful. I can tell you frankly that among all kinds of ginseng fruits. It is true that no one can live to be 360 years old by smelling, and no one can make people "long live". However, there are many kinds of ginseng fruits, which have the effects of strengthening the body, preventing and treating diseases and prolonging life.

The ginseng fruit recommended in this paper is neither "Potentilla anserina One Ginseng Fruit" introduced in China Native Products, nor "Zhangkoujian Ginseng Fruit" with different names recorded in Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine, nor "The original name of ginseng fruit is fascinating" recorded in Dictionary of Seed Plants in China and Cihai, nor is it a perennial heat-resistant plant native to India. It is a kind of plant fruit widely planted in China, which is native to the northern foot of the Andes in South America. Its original name was "eggplant melon", and now it is commonly known as "ginseng fruit" in all parts of China.

What exactly is "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit"

This kind of ginseng fruit was once called Xiang Yan eggplant, melon eggplant, Xiang Yan mango, ginseng fruit, longevity fruit, purple sweet eggplant, sweet eggplant, melon pear and Xiang Yan pear in China. Although it has many aliases, it should be regarded as one thing. This may be due to the fact that when China was first introduced, it was called differently in different places. In plant taxonomy, it should be called eggplant, melon eggplant or fragrant eggplant. But it is also called ginseng fruit because it does have certain nutrition, health care and longevity. Since the auspicious name "ginseng fruit" was put into use, it has aroused great repercussions in society and aroused people's curiosity, which may be related to the saying in Journey to the West that tt eats ginseng fruit and lives forever. This kind of ginseng fruit belongs to solanaceae vegetables, fruits and ornamental herbs. It is a perennial shrub in tropical and subtropical regions and is cultivated as an annual in China and Japan. The fruit is a juicy berry with light yellow flesh, oval, oval, heart-shaped and gyro-shaped, and the mature fruit is cream or beige. There are purple stripes.

Rich nutritional value

The edible rate of "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" is above 95%, which is characterized by low sugar and high protein, rich in vitamins, amino acids and trace elements. According to laboratory analysis, every 100g of ripe fresh fruit contains protein 1.9g, which is twice that of cucumber and tomato, and nine times that of Yali and Jin Shuai apples. The total sugar is 3. 1g, which is similar to cucumber and tomato, but far lower than Yali and Jin Shuai apples. Crude fat 0.2g, equal to cucumber and tomato; Vitamin c130mg. It is 32 times that of pear and apple, 0/4 times that of cucumber and 6.8 times that of tomato. Vitamin B 10.25 mg is 8 times that of tomatoes and cucumbers and 5 times that of apples. Vitamin B 20.27 mg, 9 times that of cucumber, tomato and pear; Carotene is 0.9 mg, which is twice that of tomato and 10 of cucumber. The total amino acid is 18 18 mg, and the essential amino acid is 253 mg, which is much higher than that of cucumber, tomato, pear and apple. In particular, the trace element selenium is as high as 3.34 mg, which is 8.8, 22, 12, 1 10L times that of cucumber, tomato, pear and apple respectively. There are also molybdenum 3.44 mg, magnesium 1 1.2 mg, iron 6.59 mg, zinc 1. 14 mg and manganese 0.39 mg.

Cobalt 0.332 mg. From the above analysis, it can be clearly seen that "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" contain high and comprehensive nutrients. The food can supplement human needs, and has high nutrition and health care value.

High protein is one of the main characteristics of "eggplant and melon with one ginseng fruit". Protein is the main "building material" of human body and the main material basis for the continuation of life. Protein is composed of amino acids, and the proportion of all kinds of amino acids contained in "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" is basically consistent with the amino acids needed by human body. The food is easily absorbed and utilized by human body, which not only can maintain the health of adults, but also has a good health care effect on the growth of children and the anti-aging of the elderly.

Rich in vitamins is another feature of "Guagua Ginseng Fruit", especially vitamins C, B 1, B2 and carotene. Vitamin is an essential nutrient for human body. If people don't take enough, it will often cause pathological changes and even endanger their lives. The role of vitamins in preventing tumors has attracted the attention of medical experts, and the argument that vitamin C can prevent tumors has been put forward. According to the determination of vitamin C intake, the high incidence area of esophageal cancer in China is only 1/3 of the low incidence area. At the same time, vitamin C can also soften blood vessels, stimulate hematopoietic function and enhance the body's anti-infection ability. Can be used for preventing and treating scurvy, various acute infectious diseases, hepatobiliary diseases and allergic diseases, and has good curative effect.

Rich in essential trace elements, it is another feature of "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit". Trace elements are essential elements to form body tissues and maintain physiological functions. Selenium, molybdenum, cobalt, iron and zinc, which are rich in eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit, are essential trace elements for human body. Its high selenium content is extremely rare in vegetables and fruits in China. Selenium is a strong oxidant, which can maintain the normal physiological function of the body, activate human cells and protect cardiovascular organs. Selenium can also stimulate the production of immunoglobulin and antibody, and enhance the body's resistance to diseases. 1973. The World Health Organization announced that selenium is closely related to the occurrence of cancer. During the period of 1986, experts from China Academy of Medical Sciences conducted three studies on nutritional selenium supplementation in the high incidence area of liver cancer in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province. After eight years of observation, it was found that the incidence of liver cancer in selenium group was 49% lower than that in control group. Selenium can be divided into organic selenium and inorganic selenium. Excessive use of inorganic selenium will produce adverse reactions, and the antagonism between organic selenium and other drugs is very small. Taking it is the safest and most effective. "Eggplant, melon, ginseng fruit" and selenium contained in garlic, sesame, asparagus and fungi. It's all organic selenium It is also reported that selenium can also lower blood pressure and play an auxiliary role in diabetes.

Scientific diet

There are many methods for scientific eating and deep processing of ginseng fruit, which are briefly introduced as follows: ① fried slices of ginseng fruit: ginseng fruit 250g, pork 100g, refined salt, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, cooking wine, chopped green onion, Jiang Mo and soy sauce. Firstly, the pedicels of ginseng fruit are removed, washed and sliced, and then pork is washed and sliced; Heat the oil pan, stir-fry the meat slices, add the ginseng fruit slices and seasoning when they are 70% or 80% ripe, then stir-fry and plate. As fresh fruit. The raw ginseng fruit must be completely ripe, so that the aroma is elegant and clear, the flesh is yellowish, fresh and juicy, and the flavor is unique. ③ Cold ginseng fruit: Wash and slice the fully mature ginseng fruit and put it into a plate. Add a proper amount of refined salt to marinate for a while, pour off the oozing water, add a proper amount of garlic paste, monosodium glutamate, rice vinegar and sesame oil, and mix well to serve. ④ Steaming ginseng fruit in a cage: wash the ginseng fruit, cut it into 2/3 parts longitudinally, connect a part of the peel with the pulp, dig out the pulp, and then fill it with meat. Steam in a cage, take it out and wait for the temperature, cut it into pieces with a clean knife, and then eat it. In addition, as a vegetable, it can also be fried, braised and stewed. Deep processing can also be made into ginseng juice, canned fruit, preserved fruit, ice cream, cheese, jam, fruit wine, preserves and so on.

At present, there are still some different views on "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" in society, the most important of which is low sugar content and poor taste. Therefore, some scientific research units in China have cultivated "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" and successfully cultivated new varieties with high sugar content. Its sugar content is 6%-9%, and it tastes sweet and good. In this regard, some people think that its sugar content should not be the standard of quality. Sweet ginseng fruit tastes good. It is also very popular: but many sugar-free foods on the shelves are not very popular either. Moreover, at present, many people in China (such as diabetics) should not eat more sweet ginseng fruit, but should often eat low-sugar ginseng fruit.