Contains bitter amygdalin (Amygdalin), bitter amygdalin enzyme (Emulsin), allantoinase (Allantoinase), lactase (Lactase), Vitamin B1. Volatile oils, fatty oils, oils mainly contain oleic acid glycerides and a small amount of linoleic acid glycerides. Bitter almond enzyme including bitter amygdalase (Amygdalase) and cherry leaf enzyme (Prunase). The amygdalin in peach kernels, like that in almonds, is hydrolyzed by enzymes or acids to produce hydrocyanic acid, benzaldehyde and glucose.
The therapeutic value of peach kernel
Peach kernel contains bitter amygdalin, 24-methylenecycloartanol, wild cherry glycoside, β-sitosterol and canola sterol and their glucosides, etc., but also contains chlorogenic acid, 3-caffeoyl quinic acid, bitter amygdalin enzyme, volatile oils and fatty oils. The decoction has anti-inflammatory effect, the fat oil contained has laxative and slowing down effect, and the extract has vasodilatory effect. Alcoholic extracts have inhibited blood coagulation. Peach kernel can also be anti-allergic, antitussive, analgesic, promote uterine contraction in primiparous women, hemostasis, etc..
Nutritional composition of peach kernel
Rich in fat, maintain body temperature and protect internal organs; provide essential fatty acids; promote the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins; increase satiety.
Rich in carbohydrates, an important substance that constitutes the body; stores and provides heat; maintains energy necessary for brain function; regulates fat metabolism; provides dietary fiber; conserves proteins; detoxifies; enhances intestinal function.
Rich in fiber, rich in fiber, has the ability to make people feel full, conducive to weight loss. After eating can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, can prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and other diseases.