Thai longan is currently the most popular type of longan on the market. It can be seen in supermarkets all year round. People like it far more than local longan.
So, what are the nutritional values ??of Thai longan?
What are the benefits of eating Thai longan?
Introduction to Thai longan: Thailand is located near the equator. The maximum output of longan in Thailand is from July to August. It is distributed in Chanthaburi, Tat, Nan, Phayao and Lamphun.
The unique ecological environment allows longan to bloom and bear fruit much earlier than other producing countries.
Evergreen tree, more than 20 meters high, 1 meter in diameter at breast height, with obvious plate-like roots; bark is yellow-brown, rough, and falling off in flakes.
Even-numbered pinnately compound leaves, alternate, 15-30 cm long; leaflets thinly leathery, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 6-15 cm long, 2.5-5.0 cm wide, apex acute or slightly blunt.
Panicles terminal and axillary, 12 to 15 cm long, flowers mixed, clustered, yellow and white; flowers with 5 lobes; petals 5; stamens 8, attached to the inner side of the disk; ovary sessile, 2 to 3 cells, densely integumentary
Villous, with small tumors, stigmas 2 to 3-lobed.
The core is fruit-shaped and spherical, and the peel is brittle and chitinous when dry and does not crack; the seeds are spherical, brown-black, shiny, and surrounded by fleshy arils.
Efficacy and functions of Thai longan 1. Suitable for all ages.
It is rich in nutrients, delicious and juicy, and contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, fructose and other nutrients that are beneficial to the human body.
In addition, longan pulp also contains 26 vitamins B1, B2, K, P, .91% glucose, various amino acids, saponin, X-glycine, tannins, adenine, choline, etc., which constitute a nourishing and strengthening agent.
Source of qualifications.
In particular, it is rich in vitamin K 196.5 mg/100g. Vitamins B1, B2, K, P, and vitamin K can strengthen nerve endings, regenerate microvessels, regulate blood pressure, etc., help microcirculatory autonomous movement, and enhance
Microcirculation vitality.
2. Longan has many functions such as strengthening yang and replenishing qi, nourishing the heart and spleen, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, moisturizing and beautifying, etc. It can treat anemia, heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, neurasthenia, and physical weakness after illness and postpartum.
Modern medical practice has proven that it also has the effects of beautifying and prolonging life.
3. Longan has a good effect on insomnia, palpitations, neurasthenia, memory loss, anemia, shortness of breath, and postpartum physical weakness and edema.
4. The inhibition rate of longan on uterine cancer cells exceeds 90%. Women’s menopause is a stage where gynecological tumors are prone to occur.
The therapeutic value of Thai longan: Longan is effective for people with insufficient Qi and blood, postpartum hemorrhage, frail people, old age, physical weakness or mental decline.
1. When there is weak fire: dried longan + salt (stew in water for half an hour). Suitable for those with no phlegm and cough.
2. When there is no weak fire: Dried longan + salt (just brew with hot water for about 15 minutes) to help sleep.
3. Cough with phlegm: wolfberry + red dates + dried longan (stew together for half an hour) to relieve cough and reduce phlegm.
4. Lotus seeds + white fungus + rock sugar + red dates + dried longan (stew together for half an hour) to replenish Qi.
5. Dried longan + ginseng (brew for 20 minutes) to replenish qi and reduce deficiency fire.