Traditional Chinese medicine believes that persimmon is sweet, astringent and cold, and has the functions of moistening lung and promoting fluid production, clearing away heat and stopping bleeding, astringing intestines and strengthening spleen. Indications: cough due to lung heat, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, hemoptysis, hematochezia, hematuria, hypertension, hemorrhoids, etc.

Persimmon has high nutritional value and enjoys the reputation of "the sacred product in the fruit". According to the determination, every100g of fresh persimmon contains sugar 1 1 g, protein 0.7g, fat 0. 1 g, carbohydrate15g, calcium10mg and phosphorus/kloc-.

Modern medical research shows that persimmons and their processed persimmon cakes are high-potassium and low-sodium foods, which have good preventive and therapeutic effects on hypertension if taken in moderation. Tannin in persimmon juice and flavonoid glycosides extracted from persimmon leaves can lower blood pressure and increase coronary blood flow, thus helping to maintain normal myocardial function.