The efficacy and effects of peach kernel and how to eat

The peach kernel is edible and medicinal. It contains bitter amygdalin, bitter almond enzyme, volatile oil and fatty oil, and the volatile oil and fatty oil mainly contain glycerol oleate and a small amount of glycerol linoleate. When can we use peach kernel in our life?

Breaks blood and removes blood stasis

Peach kernel is sweet and bitter in nature, and has the effect of breaking blood stasis, moistening and slipping; peach kernel can stretch blood vessels, increase blood flow in the femoral artery, reduce vascular resistance, and directly help dilate the walls of blood vessels; in addition to this, peach kernel also inhibits blood coagulation and hemolysis, which can help improve the circulatory system, promote maternal uterine contraction, and help stop uterine bleeding.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic

The bitter amygdalin contained in peach kernel can play an absorbing effect on inflammation. The aqueous extract of peach kernel has been shown to inhibit the production of skin allergy antibodies and hemolytic cells in the serum, and can be used alone for treatment or in combination with other drugs to improve inflammation.

Regulates menstruation

Peach kernel contains a large amount of gums, which promote platelet production and have a hemostatic effect, and can be used to relieve menstrual pain, or back pain during menstruation, and to help regulate the duration and amount of menstruation.

Laxative

Peach kernels contain a large amount of fiber, which can help promote intestinal peristalsis, lubricate the intestinal tract, stimulate bowel movements, aid digestion, and effectively relieve constipation. The vitamin B in peach kernels promotes the secretion of digestive juices and keeps the stool in the intestine moist, which facilitates laxation.

Replenish energy

In addition to the fiber, gum and other nutrients needed for blood circulation, the carbohydrates and sugars contained in peach kernels can quickly provide energy for the body and improve immunity.

Common ways to eat peach kernels

Peach kernel porridge: Crush peach kernel, add round-grained rice, water, cook together, boil into peach kernel porridge, add a little oil and salt to taste. Peach kernel tea: 5 peach kernel, 3 grams of flower tea, use the decoction juice of peach kernel to make tea and drink; take 12 grams of peach kernel, 30 grams of hawthorn, 6 grams of peel together into a tea cup, brew with boiling water to drink in place of tea. Peach kernel black bean soup: black beans with slow fire frying heat until the bean coat cracked, rinse with water and put into the sand pot with peach kernel, add water with low heat and boil, then simmer with slow fire until the beans rotten open, add brown sugar, often drink the shrine has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and nourishing the yin, activating the blood and replenishing the qi.