Chayote mucus is mainly found in chayote peel, which contains a resin component. If the skin comes into contact with the mucus, it will absorb the moisture in the skin, making the skin very dry, and then peeling. The situation will make the skin on the hands dry and tight, making it difficult to clean.

Some people with sensitive skin may experience other allergic reactions, such as redness, itching, etc., after being exposed to chayote mucus. At this time, they should wash and deal with it in time.

If there is chayote mucus on your hands, rinse your hands repeatedly under water to wash away the remaining mucus. If it doesn't come clean, you can apply alcohol or vinegar and then rinse. After rinsing, dry your hands and apply a moisturizing hand cream. Generally, the skin of the hands will slowly recover after 1-2 days.

Extended information

Chayote, also known as gassho melon, is warm in nature and bitter in taste. It is native to Mexico and the Indonesian Islands. It was introduced to my country from Japan in the 19th century. After a long period of species evolution It looks like a human hand or a human fist, so it is called chayote.

The fruits are rich in aroma, the flesh is white and pulpless, and the seeds are as sweet as candied fruit, with a unique flavor. It is comprehensively nutritious in melons and vegetables, and regular consumption is beneficial to enhancing the body's ability to resist diseases.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, regulating qi and neutralizing the phlegm, soothing the liver and relieving vomiting. It is suitable for indigestion, chest tightness and bloating, vomiting, liver and stomach gas pain, infectious hepatitis and tracheal coughs. Eat it if you have phlegm.

The medicinal value of chayote:

1. Chayote is comprehensively nutritious and rich in melon vegetables. Regular consumption is beneficial to enhancing the body's ability to resist diseases.

2. The protein and calcium content of chayote is 2 to 3 times that of cucumber. The vitamin and mineral content are also significantly higher than other melons. It has very low calories and is a low-sodium food. It is good for the heart. Healthy vegetables for patients with diseases and hypertension. Regular consumption of chayote can diuretic and sodium excretion, dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

3. According to the National Nutrition Association, zinc has a greater impact on children’s intellectual development. Regular consumption of chayote, which contains more zinc, can help improve intelligence.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of regulating qi, harmonizing the central nervous system, soothing the liver and relieving cough. It is suitable for people with indigestion, chest tightness, bloating, vomiting, liver and stomach gas pain, and tracheitis and cough with phlegm.

5. The selenium content of chayote seedlings is as high as 30.58~53.01 micrograms per 100 grams, which is unmatched by many vegetables. Modern medicine has proven that selenium is an indispensable trace element for the human body. The daily intake of each adult should be 30-50 micrograms. Selenium has a strong antioxidant effect and can protect the structure and function of cell membranes from damage. .

6. Chayote has a good effect on infertility caused by nutrition in men and women, especially on the decline of male sexual function.

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