Southern almonds, also known as sweet almonds, are a type of almond that contains fewer cyanogenic glycosides as compared to bitter almonds, making them more suitable for consumption. Sweet almonds have some health benefits and medicinal properties, and the following are its main effects and functions:
Moisturizing yin and dryness:Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sweet almonds have a sweet and flat taste, which has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and is suitable for dry cough and cough caused by lung dryness.
Laxative:Sweet almonds are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase the frequency of bowel movements, and prevent constipation and indigestion.
Lowers cholesterol:The plant sterols in sweet almonds have cholesterol-lowering effects and help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Expectorant and cough relievant:Sweet almonds contain bitter almond nucleotides and hydrocyanic acid, which have a certain expectorant and cough effect, and are suitable for symptoms such as phlegm and cough.
Nourishes the lungs and kidneys:Sweet almonds are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, which help nourish the lungs and kidneys and strengthen the body.
Antioxidant:Sweet almonds are rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants, which can remove free radicals in the body, delay cell aging, and protect cell health.
Sweet almonds have a higher dietary fiber content, which helps to increase satiety, reduce calorie intake, and promote***
Improves sleep:Components such as B vitamins and magnesium in sweet almonds contribute to the stabilization of the nervous system, help improve sleep quality, and relieve insomnia and anxiety.
Although sweet almonds have a variety of health benefits and medicinal properties, they should also be consumed in moderation and under the guidance of a doctor or TCM practitioner, especially for specific groups of people, such as pregnant women, infants, the elderly, etc., and should be consumed with caution or avoided.