What are the medicinal values ​​of apricot flowers?

Although apricot flowers are bitter, they have many benefits for us. They are not only rich in fat and protein, but also rich in various vitamins such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc. We can use the medicinal value of apricot flowers to help us treat our own skin cracking problems and help us reduce the damage caused by frozen hands and feet. Let's get familiar with the medicinal value and effects of apricot flowers.

Apricot is one of the main cultivated fruit tree varieties in northern my country. It is characterized by early ripening fruit, bright color, juicy flesh, sweet flavor, and sour and sweet taste. It occupies an important position in the fruit market at the turn of spring and summer and is deeply loved by people. Apricot fruit is rich in nutrients, containing a variety of organic ingredients and vitamins and inorganic salts necessary for the human body. It is a fruit with high nutritional value. Almonds are more nutritious, containing 23-27% protein, 50-60% crude fat, 10% carbohydrates, as well as inorganic salts such as phosphorus, iron, potassium and various vitamins, making them an excellent tonic. It is said to be native to my country, but it has also been found in central Central Asia, Japan and North Korea; both wild species and cultivated varieties are very abundant. There are 8 species of apricot plants in the world, 5 of which are in my country: common apricot, Siberian apricot, Northeast apricot, Tibetan apricot, and plum apricot. There are nearly 3,000 cultivated varieties, all of which belong to the common apricot species. China began to cultivate it in large quantities as early as 3000 BC. Apricot fruit has good medical effects and occupies an important position in traditional Chinese medicine. It is mainly used to treat wind-cold lung diseases, promote fluid production and quench thirst, moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, and clear away heat and detoxify. In addition to being eaten fresh, apricot flesh can also be processed into apricot preserves, canned apricots in syrup, dried apricots, apricot jam, apricot juice, apricot wine, apricot green plums, apricot plums, apricot bark, etc.; almonds can be made into almond cream, almond dew, almond cheese, almond jam, almond snacks, almond pickles, almond oil, etc. Almond oil is slightly yellow and transparent with a fragrant smell. It is not only an excellent edible oil, but also an important raw material for high-end paints, cosmetics and high-quality soaps. Distribution area Apricot is widely distributed in my country. Except for the southern coastal areas and Taiwan Province, it is found in most provinces and regions, including Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places. Its concentrated cultivation areas are the southern Northeast, North China, Northwest China and other provinces in the Yellow River Basin.

We can make use of the medicinal value of apricot blossoms to benefit ourselves, and apricot blossoms also have a good effect in cleansing the intestines. Eating some apricot blossoms regularly can effectively avoid indigestion problems, especially for some elderly friends whose intestinal digestion ability is very weak and they are prone to various problems.