Kiwi fruitPeachThe origin of the name has two main explanations: one is that kiwis like to eat, so...Kiwithe name;the other is that the fruit skin is hairy, resembling a kiwi, hence the name.Don't be fooled by its hairy appearance, the fruit is very delicious,and kiwis are also rich in nutrients, with the nicknames "King of Fruits", "King of Fruits", and "Vitamin C King".

Effects and Uses of Kiwis

The medicinal effects of kiwis have been discovered in China for centuries. Numerous experiments have confirmed the effects of kiwis and their roots.

Kiwi fruit: Sour, sweet, cold.

Main functions: Regulate Qi, moisten and invigorate the body, promote saliva production and relieve heat and stuffiness.Can be eaten raw or peeled and mixed with...HoneyCooked in water.Used for indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, and burns.Kiwi juice can be extracted and taken...with...ginger.

Roots and root bark: Bitter, astringent, cold.

Main functions: Used for rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, schistosomiasis, hepatitis, dysentery, enlarged lymph nodes, boils, and cancer.

In addition, kiwis also have multiple effects, including preventing cancer, treating constipation, preventing colon cancer and arteriosclerosis, brightening skin, removing blemishes, detoxifying, anti-aging, weight loss, and boosting immunity.

How to eat kiwis?

How can you enjoy this delicious and nutritious kiwi?

1. Eat raw.You can wash it in water and soak it for 5 minutes, then eat it after removing the fine hairs. You can also cut it in half and scoop it out with a spoon.

2. Make juice.After peeling, put it in a juicer and add honey.

3. Dry it into...dried kiwi..Dried kiwis are easy to carry, have a refreshing taste, and are a very popular dried fruit.

The History of Kiwis

Kiwis are an ancient wild vine fruit native to China.In the Tang Dynasty, the book "Collected Treasures" mentions kiwis: "Kiwis are salty and warm, without poison, and can be used medicinally. They treat bone and joint pain, paralysis, long-term white hair, and hemorrhoids."In the Ming Dynasty, the famous doctor Li Shizhen's book "Compendium of Materia Medica" mentions kiwis: "Its shape is like a...pear, its color is like wine color, and kiwis like to eat it, so it has many names, the people of Fujian call it Yang Tao."These ancient records show that at least 1,200 years ago, China had already planted kiwis in courtyards.Kiwis as a fruit tree were cultivated and sold in the 1930s in New Zealand.

In 1940, kiwis had a considerable yield in several fruit orchards in the North Island of New Zealand.After a period of cultivation and selection, larger varieties were also developed. In 1952, kiwi fruit was first exported to London, UK.This kiwi variety, developed in New Zealand, has been gradually introduced to Australia, the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, France, Italy, and Japan.Consequently, varieties developed in New Zealand have gradually been introduced to countries such as Australia, the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, France, Italy, and Japan.