Six edible benefits of ginkgo

Ginkgo nuts are what we often call gingko nuts. They are not big, about the size of an apricot kernel, but they are very white, so they are also called ginkgo nuts. Ginkgo nuts taste a bit bitter, and eating too much can cause diarrhea. Ginkgo is a very nutritious supplement that contains crude protein, various minerals, and multiple vitamins. What are the effects of ginkgo?

According to investigations, ginkgo nuts contain amino acids, vitamins, carotene, etc. needed by humans. Therefore, ginkgo nuts have high nutritional value. Not only that, ginkgo nuts also have high medicinal value and can also play a health-care role. Let’s take a closer look at the effects and functions of ginkgo.

1. Strengthen the lungs and relieve asthma, reduce the amount of phlegm: It is suitable for symptoms of cough, asthma, shortness of breath, and excessive phlegm, regardless of whether it is cold or hot.

2. Astringent, stops leucorrhea, removes dampness: used to treat leucorrhea. Regardless of the condition of lower abdominal weakness, thin and clear leucorrhea, or damp-heat invasion and turbid yellow leucorrhea, it can be used according to the symptoms.

3. Expectorant and asthma-relieving: Used to treat cough and asthma with excessive sputum, and can eliminate phlegm and relieve asthma.

4. Astringent and dehumidifying: It can treat red and white vaginal discharge, turbid urine, frequent urination and enuresis.

5. Treat asthma, phlegm and cough, leucorrhea, leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, gonorrhea, and frequent urination.

6. Treat lung cancer

It has some effect on improving symptoms. After taking the medicine, some patients' fever, night sweats, cough, asthma, hemoptysis, loss of appetite, etc. showed varying degrees of improvement. Usage: On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, pick the half-green and yellow ginkgo (select large ones with no damage on the surface), do not wash them with water, and do not remove the stems, then soak them in lettuce oil. They can be used after soaking for 100 days. Take 1 pill each morning, noon and evening (reduce the dosage for children), before meals, and continue for 1 to 3 months depending on the condition.

Eating ginkgo nuts can maintain health and prolong life. Ginkgo was listed as a royal tribute in the Song Dynasty. Japanese people have the habit of eating ginkgo nuts every day. Ginkgo is a must-have for Westerners at Christmas. In terms of eating methods, ginkgo can be fried, roasted, boiled, used as a side dish, cakes, candied fruit, canned food, beverages and alcohol.

Experts have given us a detailed analysis of the effects of ginkgo. Since ginkgo has health-care functions, women who often eat ginkgo can enjoy the beauty and skin-care effects, while also making the skin more shiny and rosy. Moreover, ginkgo is the best health product that can be eaten by children and the elderly.