In the long cultural inheritance of the Chinese nation, folk proverbs carry the wisdom and experience of generations of people, among which the old saying "one persimmon is better than ten medicines" is widely spread. What does it mean? From the perspective of modern medicine, does this sentence hold up? This article will analyze this old saying from three aspects, and take you to explore the true truth together.1. The nutritional value and medicinal efficacy of persimmonNutritional value: Persimmon is rich in sucrose, glucose, fructose, protein, carotene, vitamin C, citrulline, iodine, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Among them, the vitamin C content is more than 10 times that of apples, which helps to enhance immunity and promote collagen synthesis, which has a good effect on maintaining ** health and preventing colds.
Medicinal propertiesIn the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, persimmon has the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and stomach, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It has a certain auxiliary effect on symptoms such as lung fever, cough, dry mouth, thirst, vomiting, and diarrhea. In addition, persimmon can also soften blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and have a certain therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
Second, the relationship between persimmon and medicine
Persimmons interact with drugs: Although persimmon has certain medicinal value, it does not mean that it can replace medicine. In some cases, persimmons may even interact with medications, affecting their efficacy. For example, the tannic acid in persimmons may bind to certain drugs to form insoluble precipitates, which can reduce the absorption rate and bioavailability of the drug.
Persimmons are not a substitute for medicine: Although persimmon has a certain relieving effect on some symptoms, it is not a substitute for specialized medicine. For severe illness or acute symptoms, it is necessary to rely on medications prescribed by a medical professional**. The role of persimmon is more reflected in daily health care and auxiliary dietary therapy.
3. How to eat persimmons scientifically
Consume in moderation: Although persimmons are highly nutritious, more is not always better. Excessive consumption of persimmons may lead to problems such as indigestion, diarrhea, etc. In general, 1-2 persimmons per day can meet nutritional needs.
Pay attention to when to consume: Persimmons contain a lot of tannic acid, and unripe persimmons have a higher content of tannic acid. Tannic acid binds to proteins in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach to form indigestible precipitates that cause stomach upset. Therefore, persimmons that are ripe and deastringent should be chosen for consumption and avoided on an empty stomach.
Pairing contraindications: When eating persimmons, you should pay attention to the pairing with other foods. For example, eating persimmons with high-protein foods such as crab and shrimp at the same time may cause indigestion; Eating it with wine at the same time may form a gastric persimmon stone; Consuming it with calcium-rich foods such as kelp and seaweed may affect calcium absorption.
Fourth, the doctor reveals the true truth of "one persimmon is better than ten medicines".
From the point of view of modern medicine, the statement that "one persimmon is worth ten medicines" is obviously too exaggerated. However, this statement is not entirely nonsense. The core idea it expresses is to emphasize the nutritional value and medicinal benefits of persimmons, as well as the importance of preventing and alleviating certain diseases through a rational diet in daily life.
In the modern medical system, drugs are undoubtedly the main means of disease. But at the same time, we cannot ignore the important role of diet in the process of disease prevention and **. As a nutritious fruit, persimmon is good for your health when eaten in moderation. However, it is not a substitute for medicine to ** disease. When faced with health problems, we should follow the advice of professional doctors and take a scientific approach.
5. Summary
Although the old saying "one persimmon is worth ten medicines" has a certain amount of exaggeration, it reminds us to pay attention to the impact of daily diet on our health. As a nutritious fruit, persimmon is good for your health when eaten in moderation. However, in the face of illness, we still need to rely on the diagnosis and ** of a professional doctor. In daily life, we should pay attention to a balanced and varied diet, and prevent and alleviate certain diseases through a reasonable diet. At the same time, we must also maintain a scientific attitude and not blindly believe that folk proverbs or home remedies can replace professional medical treatment. List of high-quality authors