1, thirst and thirst
Apricots contain citric acid, malic acid, etc., with the effect of thirst, so can be used for the treatment of dry throat and thirst syndrome.
2, relieve cough and asthma
Apricots and then enter the human intestinal tract, will be broken down by the intestinal tract, producing a small amount of "hydrocyanic acid". Medical research shows that "hydrocyanic acid" can play a calming effect on the central nervous system of respiration, so it can stop coughing and asthma.
3, laxative
Apricots contain almond oil, can enhance gastrointestinal motility, reduce feces and intestinal friction, can be used to treat constipation.
4, weight loss
Apricots contain unsaturated fatty acids are not easy to get fat, apricot cell walls can effectively reduce the body's digestion and absorption of fat.
5, to protect vision
Apricot vitamin a original content is very rich, there is protection of eyesight, prevention of eye disease effect.
6, anti-cancer and anti-tumor
Active substances contained in apricots can kill cancer cells in the human blood, so that the condition of cancer patients can be relieved. In addition, the carotene contained in apricots has the effect of preventing tumors.
7, supplemental nutrition
Apricots contain a variety of nutrients, can supplement the body's nutritional needs, improve the body's ability to resist disease.
8, lower cholesterol
Apricots are rich in vitamin E and some monounsaturated fatty acids. These two substances are able to reduce the proportion of cholesterol in human blood
Apricot wine practice: apricot, sake
1, clean and dry apricot, sake (or 20 degrees white wine).
2, the container with salt water to clean and dry, first filled with apricots to eight full, and then poured full of wine, sealed and put in a cool place on it.
3, patiently wait a few months, like sweet can also add some rock sugar.
How to choose apricots:
Different varieties of apricots to fruit large, color and lustre, sweet and juicy, less fiber, small nucleus, fragrant, blockade pests and diseases for the best.
Apricot food taboos:
1, maternal, young children, patients, especially diabetics, should not eat apricots or apricot products.
2, bitter almonds are poisonous, not eaten raw.
3, should not be eaten, over-eating will hurt the muscles and bones, hook hair old disease.