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In our opinion, guava and citrus fruits are among the fruits with the highest vitamin C content.Actually, the thorny pearPearis the fruit with the highest vitamin C content in the world.However, because thorny pears grow in the wild, few people know about them, so the name "King of Vitamin C" is not well known.What are thorny pears like?What are their benefits and effects?Come with MamaNet Encyclopedia to update your knowledge!
Benefits and effects of thorny pears
Thorny pears are currently the fruit with the highest vitamin C content in the world.According to testing.Thorny pears contain 2054~2725 mg of vitamin C per 100g of fruit, which is 10 times and 9 times the vitamin C content of familiar citrus fruits and guavas, and other fruits are insignificant compared to it.In addition to vitamin C, thorny pears also contain vitamin B complex, vitamin E, tannins and trace elements such as selenium and zinc.Thorny pear dried contains superoxide dismutase and peroxidase, of which superoxide dismutase is a recognized active substance with anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-viral, anti-radiation effects.The benefits of thorny pears are reflected in the following aspects:
1. Enhance immunity.Thorny pears contain a lot of vitamin C, which promotes the formation of antibodies, has a strong immune effect on colds and other viral infections, and also has a preventive effect on some infectious diseases.
2. Anti-aging and blood pressure reduction.Thorny pears contain a substance called superoxide dismutase, which is abundant, what is its effect?It can reduce the damage of free radicals in the body, thus having an anti-aging effect;Superoxide dismutase can also enterbloodvessels to remove deposited free radicals, maintain blood vessel smoothness, can lower blood lipids and blood pressure, has a good preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases, and can also prevent dementia.
3. Promote development.Thorny pearRadishcontains a lot of vitamin content, andRadishis the precursor of vitamin A, eating thorny pears can treat vitamin A deficiency, which is very beneficial for growth and development, and is suitable for teenagers.
4. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer.Thorny pear juice can effectively block the formation of N-nitrosoproline, a carcinogenic substance synthesized in the body, which can prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, neurosystem tumors and lung, kidney tumors.
5. Treat foot ulcers.If vitamin B1 is deficient, foot ulcers can occur, and frequent consumption of thorny pear juice or fresh fruit can supplement the intake of vitamin b1, which can treat foot ulcers.
What is thorny pear?
When it comes to thorny pears, many people feel unfamiliar.Indeed, from the name, we can see that it is a wild fruit, and it also grows only in the wild areas of southwestern China. If not from local growth, people have few opportunities to contact thorny pears.
Is thorny pear a kind of pear?This is probably the first reaction that many people have when they see its name.In fact, thorny pears are not closely related to pears, but their fruit skin is yellow and covered with numerous thorny spines, so local people call it "thorny pear".Thorny pear is covered with a thick armor, and when cut open, the inside is yellow fruit, which is sweet and sour, rich in juice, and is a wild fruit suitable for quenching thirst.
Thorny pear is the fruit of the rose family plant, silk flower, also known as pear, and has a very poetic name "Spring Return".The maturity period of thorny pear is from August to September.At this time, local people will harvest and sell it in the market, but because fresh thorny pears are difficult to preserve, people usually make them into thorny pear dried, which is sold throughout the country, so that people in other regions can also taste this fresh wild flavor.
In addition, thorny pears can also be used to make wine.Thorny pear wine has a history of more than 1000 years of drinking in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places in China. Thorny pear wine has the effects of lowering blood pressure, anti-aging and anti-cancer, and also has certain therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis.For those interested, try it!
Ways to eat thorny pears
Thorny pear is a nutritious and healthy fruit, and because it is currently difficult to cultivate, it is a rare natural wild fruit.Thorny pears are rich in vitamin C, which can enhance immunity and have anti-aging and anti-cancer effects, so more and more people recognize its benefits and eat it.So, can you absorb the nutrients of thorny pears by eating it raw?Are there other ways to eat it?Let's take a look with MamaNet Encyclopedia!
1. Raw.Thorny pears are also a kind of fruit, so eating fresh is the best choice. Remove the thorns and seeds from the fresh thorny pears, and you can eat it. If you don't eat it all, put it in the refrigerator for better taste.
2. Make dried goods.Drying thorny pears is also a habit of people in some regions. Because dried thorny pears are easier to store, you can often take them out to drink or make wine, which has good health effects.
3. CandiedCandiedPeople who should avoid prickly pearCandied is also a delicious way to eat thorny pears. If you like candied fruits, you can try making it yourself. Put fresh thorny pears in a ceramic jar, press them and sprinkle withwhite sugarseal, and it can be eaten after one week.Candied thorny pears can also be used to make sweetsugar watervery delicious!
4. Make thorny pear wine.Unused thorny pears can also be made into thorny pear wine.Cut thorny pears in half, put them in a glass jar that can be sealed, pour in white wine, and mix them in a ratio of 1:1, seal and let it ferment for 3 months, and you can drink it after opening.
Contraindications for prickly pear
Benefits and contraindications of thorny pearsThorny pear is a fruit, and it does not contain harmful ingredients, so it is generally safe for people to eat.The vitamin C in thorny pears promotes the formation of antibodies, has a strong immune effect on colds and other viral infections, and also has a preventive effect on some infectious diseases.
People with weak constitutions can drink thorny pear water more often.
In addition, people with cough, sputum and phlegm, throat itching and pain, chronic bronchitis, lung tuberculosis, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis and liver cirrhosis can drink thorny pear water.However, according to traditional Chinese medicine, thorny pears are cold, so people with chronic intestinal inflammation and cold spleen and stomach should not eat thorny pears.
Will thorny pears have side effects?
Thorny pears are a "vitamin C storage house", eating thorny pears has many benefits for the body.However, thorny pears are not a common fruit, and they are wild, so do they have side effects?
MamaNet Encyclopedia found that there are currently no cases of side effects from eating thorny pears, and thorny pears do not contain harmful ingredients, so it can be said that thorny pears have no side effects on the human body.
However, thorny pears are cold in nature, so people with cold body or cold stomach should not eat thorny pears.In addition, when eating thorny pears, it is best to control the amount. Anything in excess is not good, so please pay attention.
Can I eat thorny pears when I have a cough?
Thorny pears are juicy and have a good therapeutic effect on cough, sputum and phlegm, throat itching and pain.So, if you want to relieve your cough, you can eat thorny pears.However, MamaNet Encyclopedia suggests that it is best to use thorny pear dried to drink.Thorny pears are a very nutritious fruit, and thorny pear dried is a food made from dried thorny Lieberman, which also has the same nutrients as thorny pears.Drinking thorny pear dried can help relieve cough and throat.
However, thorny pears only have auxiliary effects on cough, and do not have any specific effects on cough.To cure cough completely, it is best to follow the doctor's instructions.