1. Efficacy

1. Antiasthma: Bergamot contains limonene. Through experiments, it was found that this substance has an antagonistic effect on the contraction of the isolated trachea of ??guinea pigs. Allergy caused by egg white also has anti-allergic activity, so it can be used to treat allergic asthma.

2. Antispasmodic: Bergamot alcohol extract has an antispasmodic effect, especially for spasms caused by acetylcholine, and can also relieve the increase in gastrointestinal tension caused by bethanecholine.

3. Analgesia: Substances extracted from bergamot fruit can relieve pain. Experiments have proven that it has a good inhibitory effect on pain caused by antimony potassium tartrate and electrical stimulation. , reduce the number of writhings in experimental mice.

4. Protect the heart: Bergamot fruit has the effect of protecting the heart. It can improve the ability to withstand hypoxia and also has a protective effect on myocardial ischemia. In addition, it has a preventive effect on arrhythmias caused by chloroform.

5. Anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling: Bergamot contains geranin and hesperidin. These two substances have anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects and can protect cells from viruses for a certain period of time. , and can also prevent influenza.

2. How to eat

1. Soak in water: Slice the bergamot fruit and put it in a sunny place to dry, then collect it and soak it for 1-10 minutes each time you drink it. 2 slices is enough. It should be noted that this product has medicinal properties, so it should generally be taken according to the doctor's advice. It is best not to drink it for people with physical weakness.

2. Fresh food: Bergamot can be eaten as fruit. You need to peel it before eating. Its flesh is white, with a sour taste and a slight sweetness. Its fruit is green before ripening and turns yellow after ripening. Usually, if you buy it when it is ripe, it will taste better.

3. Cooking: Bergamot can also be used for cooking. Wash it and carrots and shred them, then put them in a pot and stir-fry until cooked. Add seasonings according to your own taste, usually salt and MSG. Other seasonings will often affect its taste. 3. Pictures