Especially for some vascular diseases in the elderly, it is of great help. Regular consumption of cashew nuts is of greater help to the brain nerves of children who are growing up. Such a good food, of course we must Eat it regularly, although it is expensive. Medicinal supplements are not as good as dietary supplements, but they are much better than taking medicine. Everything is only relative, not absolute. Even though cashews are good, they also have their bad sides. Let’s learn about it below. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of cashew nuts. The value of cashew nuts in Chinese medicine 1. It is a false fruit, a fleshy fruit formed by a torus, with gyro-shaped, flat rhombus and oval shapes, and bright red, orange and yellow-green variegated colors. The flesh is crisp, tender and juicy, with a water content of 87%. Eight percent, carbohydrates 11. Six percent, protein ○. 2%, fat ○. 1%, and also contains a variety of vitamins and mineral elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. The taste is sweet and sour, making it an ideal fresh fruit. In addition to being eaten raw, it can also be processed into juice, jelly, jam, preserves, and used to make wine. It has diuretic, dehumidification, and swelling reduction properties, and can prevent and treat gastrointestinal diseases, chronic dysentery, etc. The Chinese medicinal value of cashew nuts 2. The edible part is the kidney-shaped part at the top of the false fruit, which is about 25 mm long and ranges from blue-gray to yellow-brown (if you find a fair-colored person when selecting, it may be bleached, so do not buy it). The shell is hard and there are seeds inside. This is what we often call "cashew nuts". It is very nutritious, containing up to 47% fat and 21% protein. Two percent, carbohydrates 22. Three percent, it still contains A, B1, B2 and other vitamins and minerals, especially trace elements such as manganese, chromium, magnesium, selenium, etc., which have antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-tumor and anti-cardiovascular disease effects. Most of the fats contained are unsaturated fatty acids, of which oleic acid accounts for 67% of the total fatty acids. Four percent, linoleic acid accounts for 19. Eight percent, it is a good dietary supplement for patients with hyperlipidemia and coronary heart disease. Whether fried, salted or candied, they are all delicious and unique in flavor. Traditional Chinese Medicine Value of Cashew Nuts 3. According to traditional Chinese medicine, cashew nuts are sweet in taste, neutral in nature and non-toxic. It can cure cough, upset, and thirst. "Supplement to Materia Medica" says: Cashew kernels "maintain thirst, moisturize the lungs, relieve irritability, and eliminate phlegm." "Haiyao Materia Medica" also says: "It mainly controls irritability, heart distress, phlegm, typhoid fever, clearing of nasal discharge, and coughing." The Chinese medicinal value of cashew nuts 4. Because cashew nuts are delicious and delicious, and have certain therapeutic effects, they are quite popular and are eaten by many people. However, if you eat too much, some allergic symptoms will often appear. In mild cases, abdominal pain, nausea, edema of the lips and eyelids, itchy throat, itchy eyes, ears, and nose, sneezing, runny nose, dizziness and palpitation; in severe cases, the whole body in children When wheals form, adults may suffer from anaphylactic shock; the most dangerous thing is respiratory edema. If the larynx is edematous, it can cause breathlessness, suffocation, and death if not rescued promptly. Especially for people with existing bronchial asthma, the condition will be more severe. During an asthma attack, the susceptibility of the bronchi to irritants increases. Certain components in cashew nuts can cause type I allergic reactions in asthma patients, followed by a series of clinical allergic symptoms. Nature and flavor: sweet, flat. Meridian tropism: spleen, stomach, kidney meridians. Efficacy: Nourishes the brain and blood, nourishes the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, lowers Qi and relieves chronic thirst. The fat content is as high as 46.5%, protein 21.2%, and sugar 22.3%. Certain vitamins and trace elements in cashew nuts have a good softening effect on blood vessels and are of great benefit in protecting blood vessels and preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. It is rich in oil, which can moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation, moisturize and beautify the skin, and delay aging. Regular consumption of cashew nuts can improve the body's disease resistance, increase appetite, and increase weight. Cashews are sweet, crunchy and nutritious. Rich in protein, starch, sugar, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and vitamins a, b1.b2.b6. Appropriate intake of these two beneficial oils can help the elderly prevent arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart disease. Because they are rich in beneficial oils, they can also promote smooth bowel movements for the elderly every day. Therefore, it is best for the elderly who are prone to insufficient vitamin intake to eat more cashew nuts. You can take 3 to 5 capsules every morning or afternoon. I often add some when cooking. For example, when making the common cashew nut shrimp, add some cashew nuts when mixing with celery and yuba. In addition, when drinking porridge for breakfast, you can add some cashew nuts to the porridge to supplement the energy and unsaturated fatty acids needed for the day. Impact of cashews on disease and health: The fat component in cashews is mainly unsaturated fat, and unsaturated fat is mainly composed of monounsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids can reduce blood cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein levels. , increases the content of high-density lipoprotein, and has no potential adverse reactions such as polyunsaturated fatty acids causing cancer or promoting lipid peroxidation in the body, so it is of great benefit to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cashew nuts are rich in oil, which can moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. They also have good moisturizing and beautifying effects and can delay aging. The content of vitamin B1 in cashew nuts is second only to sesame seeds and peanuts. It has the effect of replenishing physical strength and eliminating fatigue, and is suitable for people who are easily tired. Cashew nuts are rich in vitamin A, which is an excellent antioxidant and can make the skin shiny and improve the complexion. Cashew nuts also have the effect of promoting lactation, which is beneficial to women with insufficient milk secretion after childbirth. Cashew nuts contain a large amount of protease inhibitors, which can control cancer. Regular consumption of cashew nuts can strengthen the body, improve the body's disease resistance, increase sexual desire, and increase weight. Toxicity of cashew nuts: This species is a poisonous plant included in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. Its toxicity is due to the poisonous peel and testa, and its water extract will cause stinging, redness, swelling and blistering when in contact with the skin. Ingestion may cause tongue tingling and abdominal pain.

Water and alcohol extracts of the skin can lower blood pressure when injected intravenously into anesthesia, and are highly toxic to small fish. Cashew nut allergy: People with allergies often cause allergic reactions when they eat cashew nuts. In severe cases, eating one or two cashew nuts can cause anaphylactic shock. If not rescued in time, adverse consequences often occur. In order to prevent the above phenomenon, people who have never eaten cashew nuts should not eat more. You can take one or two pills first and then stop for ten minutes. If there is no itching in the mouth, drooling, or sneezing, then take it again. Secondly, people who are allergic to other foods and other items are also prone to be allergic to cashew nuts. It is best for such people not to eat cashew nuts. Also, if you have an allergic reaction after eating cashew nuts, you should ask a doctor for treatment with anti-allergic drugs in time. Don't be careless to avoid serious symptoms and regret it too late. Cashew nuts are not only a delicacy, but also a traditional Chinese medicine. Through the above introduction, we know that it is helpful to most people’s health, but it is also harmful to some people. Everything has its own negative side. Good and bad often exist together. Here I would like to remind you that although cashew nuts are delicacies, they are not edible by everyone. Please read the above detailed instructions in detail before eating to avoid giving birth to food. Unnecessary harm is done to our bodies.