Peanut, also known as longevity fruit, has the functions of harmonizing spleen and stomach, enriching blood, lowering blood pressure and blood lipid, and is a treasure of the whole body.

Its stems and leaves have the functions of calming nerves and lowering blood pressure. Peanut shells are rich in nutrition. Although they are mostly used as feed and fertilizer, they also have medicinal value. Chinese medicine believes that peanut shells are light and non-toxic, which can astringe the lungs and relieve cough.

Modern research shows that its medicinal components are mainly flavonoids, represented by luteolin and eriodictyol. Luteolin has the functions of lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipid, resisting bacteria and treating coronary heart disease.

Therefore, there is a certain scientific basis for the adjuvant treatment of early hypertension and hyperlipidemia with peanut shell soup. However, some people may have gastrointestinal discomfort after taking it, and it is best to take it half an hour after meals. In addition, if the boiling time is too long, luteolin will be lost, so the water can be turned off.

In order to prevent the loss of ingredients, the shelled peanuts can be quickly washed with clear water, dried slightly before peeling, and the peeled peanuts (with peanut skins) can be soaked in vinegar to enhance the antihypertensive effect.

Eat more celery, kelp, onions and so on. It is also conducive to lowering blood pressure at ordinary times. However, folk remedies and diet only play an auxiliary preventive role in patients with mild illness, and cannot replace drug treatment. Still have to take medicine and take blood pressure regularly.