Pomegranate is considered a warm fruit in Chinese medicine theory. Its nature is warm, the taste is sweet and sour, and it can enter the lungs, kidneys, and large intestine meridians. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, warm food helps to increase the heat in the body, so it is more suitable for people with cold constitution or during the cold season. Pomegranate has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, calming the liver, replenishing blood, invigorating blood and stopping diarrhea, and is suitable for women with jaundice hepatitis, asthma, prolonged diarrhea and long menstruation.
Pomegranates are highly nutritious and rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, proteins, as well as minerals and carbohydrates. Pomegranate juice contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which help digestion, anti-stomach ulcer, soften blood vessels, lower blood lipids and blood sugar, lower cholesterol and other functions.
Although pomegranates are lukewarm, it does not mean that everyone should eat them. Because the effects of food on the human body will vary from person to person, individual differences, physical constitution, and health status will all affect the response to pomegranates. Therefore, the best way is to decide whether to consume pomegranates or not, and how much, according to your physique and needs. It is worth noting that pomegranates have high content of sugar and plant alkali, so they should not be eaten in large quantities, which can easily cause sourness in the oral parts and a large loss of water, causing fire or mouth ulcers.
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