Efficacy and function of almond:
1, antitussive and antiasthmatic effects
Bitter almond contains amygdalin, which can be hydrolyzed by intestinal microbial enzymes or emulsifier contained in bitter almond in vivo to produce trace amounts of hydrocyanic acid and benzaldehyde, which can inhibit respiratory center and achieve the effects of relieving cough and asthma.
2, the role of the digestive system
Almonds are bitter and rich in fatty oil. Fatty oil can improve the lubricating effect of intestinal contents on mucosa, so almonds have the effect of moistening intestines and relaxing bowels.
Extended data
Almonds should not be eaten with the following foods:
1. Almonds should not be eaten with millet.
2. Almond should not be used with Radix Astragali, Scutellariae Radix, Radix Puerariae and other medicinal materials.
3, almonds can not be eaten with chestnuts: the same food will have a stomachache.
4. Almonds, diamonds and pig lungs: The same food is not conducive to protein's absorption.
Almond contains toxic hydrocyanic acid (100g bitter almond is released 100 ~ 250mg hydrocyanic acid. The lethal dose of hydrocyanic acid is 60 mg. The hydrocyanic acid content of sweet almonds is about one third of that of bitter almonds, and excessive use will cause poisoning. Therefore, before eating, it must be soaked in water for many times and heated to boil, so as to reduce or even eliminate toxic substances; Pregnant women, young children, damp heat constitution people and diabetics should not eat apricots and their products.
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People's Network-Efficacy and Function of Almonds: Seven almonds a day have such benefits.