Sweet and juicy persimmons are loved by many people. There is even a saying to describe persimmons: "Eating persimmons in autumn won't cause a runny nose." Why is that? Let's find out!
Why don't we get a runny nose after eating persimmons?
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory of the Five Elements, autumn corresponds to the lungs in the five internal organs. The lungs connect to the nose, so if the lungs are affected by pathogenic factors, a person may experience symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose.
Persimmons have a sweet taste and a cool nature. They can clear lung heat and moisten dryness, providing a certain preventive and protective effect against lung damage caused by dry pathogenic factors. Therefore, it is said that eating persimmons during the frost descends season won't cause a runny nose.
If you have insufficient Yin fluids internally, eating some persimmons can also provide a certain relief for cracked lips.
Persimmons are great for food therapy
Persimmon leaves contain a large amount of protein, vitamin C, and rutin.
They can promote metabolism, lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Drinking water boiled with 20 grams of persimmon leaves daily or steeping them in hot water as a tea has certain health benefits.
Persimmons can relieve hangovers
Persimmons are a "natural hangover cure" and have long been used as an effective food to prevent and alleviate hangovers.
The organic acids and tannic acid in persimmons can promote digestion and accelerate the decomposition of alcohol.
Eating two persimmons after drinking can effectively relieve headaches the next day.
Friendly reminder: It is best for people with gastric ulcers or weak stomach motility not to eat persimmons on an empty stomach, especially if they are unripe.
