Do plums belong to fruit?
Plums belong to fruits. It is an acidic fruit, and its maturity is between July and August. Very delicate when mature. Due to different varieties, the mature colors are also different, such as red, yellow and purple. The pericarp is covered with wax powder, the fruit is round, rectangular and the stem is sunken.
Plum is actually a warm fruit. It can be eaten in moderation at ordinary times, which can supplement physical strength, has the effects of invigorating stomach, promoting digestion, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, clearing liver and promoting diuresis, and is of great help to health.
Efficacy and function of plums
1, promote digestion: Plum tastes sour, can promote the secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes, promote intestinal peristalsis and food digestion, and is helpful for people with loss of appetite, fullness after meals, constipation and dryness.
2, lowering blood pressure and relieving cough: Because plums contain a variety of amygdalin, it can promote diuresis and lower blood pressure. At the same time, its rich vitamins can protect the throat and relieve cough, which can be used by teachers, trainers and other people who use too much.
3. beauty beauty: Mume contains more glycine, glutamine and other substances. People with yellow muscles and thin skin can use it in moderation, which has a certain therapeutic effect on freckles and dark spots. Long-term consumption can show the effect, and the skin can be moist and full.
Plum varieties and producing areas
There are many kinds of plums, such as Mei Su, Jin Ju 1, Crystal Sugar Plum and Furong Plum, which are mainly distributed in Shaanxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangxi, and are planted all over the world. Plums can be eaten directly, and can also be used to make plum juice, plum jam and so on.