Durian is related to Zheng He, the first navigator in Chinese history.

The first clear description of durian in the history of our country is in "Yingya Shenglan" written by Zheng He's deputy Ma Huan. "Yingya Scenic Views" is actually a navigation diary, which records Zheng He's comprehensive overseas experience of the customs, customs, writing and culture of more than 20 countries during his voyages.

Introduction to durian

Durian (Latin scientific name: Durio?zibethinus?Murr.), also written as durian, is a plant of the genus Durian of the Malvaceae family. Durian is famous in Thailand and is known as the "King of Fruits". It has a strong smell. Those who love it praise its fragrance, while those who hate it complain about its smell.

Durian is an evergreen tree, up to 25 meters high. There are scales on the top of the young branches. The leaves are oblong, sometimes obovate-oblong. The flower buds are spherical, the petals are yellow-white, and the capsule is oval. Light yellow or yellow-green, aril white or yellow-white, with strong odor. The flowering and fruiting period is from June to December. It is native to Indonesia and is cultivated in Guangdong and Hainan, China. The fruit is edible when immature and the seeds can be fried.

The functions and functions of durian are: nourishing yin and strengthening yang, enhancing immunity, treating dysmenorrhea, stimulating appetite, laxative and treating constipation, preventing and treating high blood pressure, and preventing and fighting cancer.

After eating durian, try not to eat some fruits with a cooler nature, such as watermelon, pears, etc. If eaten at the same time, it may cause adverse reactions in the digestive tract, causing vomiting and diarrhea; at the same time, do not eat it with some warm fruits. Eating hot food at the same time, such as beef, mutton, lychee, etc., can cause internal heat and constipation.