Persimmons have high nutritional value. Ripe persimmons contain 15% sugar, 1.36% protein, 0.57% fat, as well as crude fiber, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements and multiple vitamins, especially vitamin C, which is 1-2 times higher than ordinary fruits. Persimmons are rich in nutrients, bright in color, soft and juicy, sweet and delicious, and are loved by all ages. According to tests, every 100 grams of persimmon contains more than 15 grams of carbohydrates, 28 grams of sugar, 1.36 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 19 mg of phosphorus, 8 mg of iron, 10 mg of calcium, 16 mg of vitamin C, and also contains carotene and other nutrients. Element. It can be eaten raw or processed into persimmon cakes and persimmon cakes, and can be used to make wine, vinegar, etc. Persimmons are not only rich in nutrients, but also have high medicinal value. Raw persimmon can clear away heat and detoxify. It is a good medicine for lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding. It has good curative effect on treating high blood pressure, hemorrhoid bleeding and constipation. In addition, persimmon burdock and persimmon leaves are valuable medicinal materials. Although persimmons are good, they should not be eaten in large quantities, nor should they be eaten on an empty stomach, nor should they be eaten with acidic foods. Because persimmons contain a large amount of tannic acid, gum and pectin, the tannic acid will precipitate and condense into lumps in the stomach through the action of gastric acid, forming "gastric persimmon stones". Gastric persimmon stones will become more solid and difficult to crush, causing gastric mucosal congestion, edema, erosion, ulcers, and in severe cases, gastric perforation. In addition, be careful not to eat immature persimmons, because the tannic acid content in immature persimmons is as high as about 25%, while mature persimmons only contain 1%. In addition to not eating acidic foods immediately after eating persimmons, you also cannot take certain medicines at the same time. The medicinal value of persimmons There are thousands of varieties of persimmons, which are divided into two categories: astringent persimmons and sweet persimmons according to whether they can naturally remove astringency before maturity on the tree. Among them, astringent persimmons (most of the persimmons marketed in my country belong to this category) must be artificially deastringent after picking before they can be eaten. The material basis for the astringent taste of astringent persimmons is tannic acid (also known as tannic acid). Persimmons contain a lot of carbohydrates, 10.8 grams per 100 grams of persimmons, which are mainly sucrose, glucose and fructose. This is why people think persimmons are very sweet. There are not many other nutrients in persimmons, and they only contain a small amount of fat, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin C. In addition, persimmons are rich in pectin, which is a kind of water-soluble dietary fiber and has a good laxative effect. It has a good effect on correcting constipation and maintaining normal intestinal flora growth. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that persimmons are sweet, astringent, and cold in nature. They have the functions of clearing away heat and dryness, moistening the lungs and reducing phlegm, softening hardness, quenching thirst and promoting fluid production, strengthening the spleen, treating dysentery, and stopping bleeding. It can relieve dry stools, hemorrhoid pain or bleeding, dry cough, Sore throat, high blood pressure and other symptoms. Therefore, persimmon is a natural health food for patients with chronic bronchitis, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and internal and external hemorrhoids. If persimmon leaves are decoctioned or boiled as tea, they can also promote body metabolism, lower blood pressure, increase coronary blood flow, and relieve cough and reduce phlegm. Medicinal value of persimmon Persimmon not only has high nutritional value, but its fruits and processed products also have high medicinal value. Persimmon contains mannitol, sucrose, glucose and xylene glycol. Persimmon has the effects of lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and moistening the intestines. The white frost on persimmons is called persimmon frost. Persimmon frost can cure dry throat pain, sores in the mouth and tongue, cough due to lung heat, and hemoptysis. Grind 10 grams of persimmon frost, 5 grams of mint, and 0.5 grams of borneol together and apply it on it to treat aphtha and angular stomatitis. Persimmons and persimmons contain invert sugar, sucrose, malic acid, mannitol and other substances, as well as tannins. Both persimmons and dried persimmons can be used as soothing and nourishing products. It also has the effect of stopping bleeding and moisturizing the stool, can relieve hemorrhoid swelling and pain, and stop hemorrhoid bleeding and rectal bleeding. Persimmon leaf tea is made from persimmon leaves. Regular drinking can enhance the body's metabolism, purify the blood, revive the body's tissue cells, and increase coronary blood flow. It is a rare health drink for patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease. Burn persimmon bark into charcoal, grind it into powder, and mix it with vegetable oil to treat burns. Do not eat it with crabs as it can cause diarrhea. Do not eat it with milk because it will cause clumping and affect digestion. Persimmons cannot be eaten with vinegar or sweet potatoes. You will get gallstones.