Eating kumquats has the following main disadvantages:

1. Causes skin to turn yellow

Kumquats are rich in vitamin A. Eating kumquats can easily cause Vitamin A in the blood increases, causing yellowing of the skin. ?

2. Eat more and get internal heat.

Because kumquats are warm in nature, eating too much can easily lead to internal heat. Especially for people with hot constitutions, if they eat kumquats to relieve cough, not only will If it doesn't work, it will cause sore throat, itching and other symptoms of internal heat.

3. It is not advisable to eat kumquats before and after drinking milk

It is not advisable to eat kumquats before or after drinking milk, because the protein in milk will solidify when it encounters the acid in kumquats, making it difficult to digest. If absorbed, the symptoms may range from loss of appetite to severe abdominal bloating, discomfort, and even nausea and vomiting.

IV. It is not advisable to eat more kumquats before meals or on an empty stomach

Eating kumquats before meals or on an empty stomach will cause the organic acids contained in kumquats to irritate the gastric wall mucosa, causing There will be discomfort in the stomach.

5. Do not add sugar to kumquat tea

Adding sugar to kumquat tea can easily lead to phlegm production, which can worsen the condition of cough patients.

Extended information

The value of kumquats

1. Food value

Eating kumquats can regulate the spleen and stomach, moisten the lungs and relieve cough, improve For problems such as intestinal stuffiness, eating kumquats can detoxify and reduce phlegm, and can improve problems such as chest and abdominal distension, phlegm and vomiting. Eating kumquats can prevent strokes and alleviate arteriosclerosis problems. Eating kumquats can also supplement vitamin C and pectin, thereby purifying blood cholesterol.

2. Medicinal value

Kumquat regulates qi, relieves depression, resolves phlegm, quenches thirst, digests food, and sobers up alcohol. Kumquat can enhance the body's ability to resist colds, prevent and treat colds, and lower blood lipids. It is suitable for people with chest tightness and stagnation, no desire to eat, or those who feel full after eating, drunk and thirsty; suitable for people with acute and chronic bronchitis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, hypertension, and straight sclerosis. ?

80% of kumquat’s vitamin C is stored in the peel. The peel is very effective in detoxifying the liver, protecting the eyes, and protecting the immune system. Moreover, the peel of the kumquat is sweeter than the pulp.

3. Ornamental value

Kumquats can be used as potted fruits for people to watch.