Efficacy and function of cactus fruit
Cactus plants are native to tropical and subtropical continents of North and South America and some nearby islands, and some of them grow in forests. Most species of succulent plants are native to South Africa, and only a few are distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of other continents. In Chinese mainland, it is generally only found in Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan.
The skin of cactus fruit is covered with barbed thorns, which is not only difficult to harvest, but also has a long and rare growth period. Scientists have also learned from their experiments that cactus fruit can promote the expansion and regeneration of normal human fibrous cells, which is of great significance to the healing of wounds in the body and epidermis.
Cactus is a common fruit in Mexico. The fruit is usually fleshy berries, and a few are dried fruits. Shapes are pear-shaped, round and stick-shaped. There are prickles or scales on the peel. There are three main varieties: white cactus fruit, golden purple cactus fruit and sour cactus fruit. After peeling the white cactus fruit, the flesh is light green and watery, such as jade. The skin and flesh of the palm fruit of Jinzixian people are all golden purple-red, with juicy pulp and bright color, and the whole body is crystal clear, such as gems.
Cactus fruit contains 18 kinds of amino acids and various trace elements needed by human body, as well as precious components such as Lilium japonicum, Celastrus angustifolia, and Hibiscus hibiscus. It not only has many effects on human body, such as clearing away heat and toxic materials, invigorating stomach and spleen, clearing throat and moistening lung, caring skin and so on, but also has obvious therapeutic effects on liver cancer, diabetes, bronchitis and other diseases.
Can cactus fruit be eaten?
Cactus fruit is unfamiliar to many people, and many people don't know much about the function of cactus fruit. The following is an introduction about the function of cactus fruit.
The pulp of cactus fruit is rich in trace elements, protein, amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, flavonoids and pectin. According to the Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can know that cactus fruit has the functions of promoting qi and blood circulation, eliminating dampness and reducing fever, and promoting granulation. Moreover, Indians and Mexicans have used cactus fruit as both food and medicine for thousands of years.
The function of cactus fruit:
1. Cactus fruit can promote qi and blood circulation: it can promote qi and blood circulation of human body and is suitable for treating blood stasis syndrome.
2. Eliminating dampness and reducing fever: cactus fruit tastes bitter, which can clear heart and purge fire, clear heat and relieve annoyance, and at the same time, it can eliminate heat toxicity in blood. It is very effective for people who get angry easily.
3. It can also play an antioxidant role: it has antioxidant activity and can play a role in reducing the peroxide reaction caused by computer radiation.
4. Beauty and skin care: Because it contains a lot of carotene, it helps to maintain the normal function of skin cells and tissues, can stimulate skin metabolism, and make skin shiny and tender.
5. Cactus fruit extract has the functions of accelerating wound healing, making skin soft and delicate, preventing skin dryness, reducing wrinkles, etc. Because Cactus fruit is rich in antioxidants, riboflavin and thiamine (vitamin B 1), it is an excellent nutrient for moisturizing and maintaining skin.
How to eat cactus fruit
1, eat directly. Cactus fruit can be eaten directly as long as the epidermis and spikes are removed. If you eat it after freezing, the taste of pulp will be more tender, smooth and refreshing.
2, break the peel, the pulp and honey, warm water, the effect is better, sweet and delicious.
3. It can be used to refine sugar and make wine.
4. Squeeze the juice. Dig the cactus fruit into a blender and break it. Pour the juice into a filter to remove the seeds, and then you can drink it directly or mix it with milk.
Can pregnant women eat cactus fruit?
Pregnant women should be careful to eat cactus fruit. Cactus fruit is cold, and if pregnant women eat too much, it will affect the growth and development of the fetus, and it may also burden the stomach of pregnant women; In addition, cactus fruit has the function of promoting qi circulation and blood circulation, and pregnant women may increase the risk of miscarriage if they eat more, so pregnant women should eat cactus fruit carefully. In addition, some of them are allergic to cactus fruit, so pregnant women should be careful.
However, there is no authoritative data to prove that pregnant women can't eat cactus fruit, so if pregnant women are greedy and want to taste fresh, they can eat a little less cactus fruit. Pay attention when eating, peel the skin clean, don't get stabbed in the hand, and eat fresh cactus fruit.