In the colorful world of fruits, there is a fruit with its unique charm and rich nutritional value, which blooms with a different kind of brilliance in the fertile land of Jiashi County, and it is the pomegranate of Jiashi County. Today, let's walk into the pomegranate orchard in Jiashi County and explore this magical fruit that contains infinite treasures from fruit to root.
The origin of the pomegranate
Pomegranate, a delicious and nutritious fruit, is native to Persia (present-day Iran). In the second century B.C., pomegranates were introduced to China via the Silk Road, a historical event similar to the introduction of walnuts (known as walnuts), which were brought back by the Han Dynasty envoy Zhang Qian when he traveled to the Western Regions. Zhang Hua's "Naturalist Chronicles" of the Jin Dynasty contains: "Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty sent an envoy to the Western Regions, and he had to plant the pomegranate of Lin'an Shiguo, so it was named Anpomegranate. and Tang Dynasty poet Yuan Zhen's "Twenty Rhymes of Pomegranates", poems: "What year An Shiguo, thousands of miles of pomegranate flowers." The source of the river is passed away, because of the Han envoy. There are records that confirm that pomegranates were introduced into China and widely cultivated by Zhang Qian in the Han Dynasty.
The nutritional value of pomegranates
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" praised pomegranate as "natural syrup", and pointed out that it has the effects of antidiarrheal, blood stasis, thirst quenching and dispelling fire. Pomegranates are sweet, sour and warm, especially suitable for eating in early autumn. The sour taste enters the liver, which helps to avoid liver damage due to excessive lung qi in autumn. At the same time, "sweet and sour", the thirst-quenching effect of pomegranate can well cope with the "autumn tiger".
Pomegranate is rich in two major antioxidant components - anthocyanins and pomegranate polyphenols, which can scavenge free radicals in the body, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and also have positive effects on human digestion, anti-stomach ulcers, and softening blood vessels. In addition, the dietary fiber and potassium in pomegranates help promote gut health and stabilize blood pressure; Niacin, along with vitamin D, can help relieve depression and anxiety, especially in the sentimental season of autumn.
Pomegranates are treasures all over the body, pomegranate fruits, pomegranate leaves, pomegranate skins, and pomegranate roots can all be used in medicine.
Pomegranate fruit
"Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" records: pomegranate is warm, sweet, sour, astringent, into the lungs, kidneys, large intestine meridian; It has the effect of quenching thirst, astringent and astringent, stopping diarrhea and stopping bleeding. It is especially suitable for people with spleen deficiency, diarrhea, diarrhea, blood in the stool, prolapse of the anus, and spermatozoa. Pomegranate also relieves hangover and helps protect the cardiovascular system, beauty and skincare, reduce breast cancer risk, reduce anxiety and improve metabolism.
Pomegranate peel
Pomegranate peel is also a traditional Chinese medicine after drying or drying, which has the effects of astringent intestines, antidiarrheal, hemostasis, and insect repellent. Modern medical research has found that pomegranate peel has antibacterial and antiviral effects, and has a significant effect on the treatment of digestive disorders, diarrhea and other symptoms. However, it should be noted that pomegranate peel has a strong astringency and is not suitable for diarrhea caused by food accumulation or unclean diet.
Pomegranate leaves
Pomegranate leaves have the effects of astringent and antidiarrheal, detoxification and insecticide. For the treatment of acute enteritis, when the diarrhea does not stop, you can take 60g of pomegranate leaves, 15g of ginger, 30g of salt, fry black, decoction instead of tea, and drink frequently. In addition, use an appropriate amount of green onion and large grains of salt, put it in a pot and fry it hot, and apply a cloth wrap to the abdomen.
If you are accidentally scratched, you can take an appropriate amount of pomegranate sprout leaves and rub them until the leaves change color, and then apply them to small wounds, which can stop bleeding and reduce inflammation.
Pomegranate flowers
According to Su Song's "Tujing Materia Medica": "Pomegranate flowers can cure heart fever and vomiting blood, and external application can cure gold sores and bleeding." "In the pomegranate flowering season, if you happen to encounter nosebleeds, you can take an appropriate amount of fresh pomegranate flowers, knead them into small balls, and stuff the nose, which has a good hemostatic effect.
Pomegranate root
Pomegranate root has the effect of repelling insects, astringent intestines, and stopping bands, and is often used for roundworms, tapeworms, long-term diarrhea, long-term dysentery, and red and white belt.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have a deeper understanding of this "golden fruit" of health in Jiashi County - pomegranate. In this charming land of Jiashi County, let's taste the sweetness and magic of pomegranates together!