From Du Mu, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, "Three quatrains from the Qing Palace, the first one". Original: Chang 'an looks back at the embroidered pile, and the top of the mountain opens a thousand times. As soon as I rode on the smile of smoke and smoke, no one knew that the fresh fruit litchi was sent from the south. Looking back from Chang 'an, the scenery of Mount Li is like a splendid group of images, and the doors of Huaqing Palace on the top of the mountain are opened in turn. As soon as I rode, the smoke billowed and the princess smiled. No one knows that the south has sent litchi fresh fruit.
1. Characteristics and origin of litchi
Litchi is a kind of ginseng. Its fruit is round or oval, and its skin is thin and smooth, red or pink. There is white or pinkish pulp in it. The pulp is tender and rich in water and sugar, so it has a unique sweetness. Litchi, native to southern China, is one of the unique fruits in China. It is also cultivated in Southeast Asian countries and widely spread all over the world.
2. The nutritional value of litchi
Litchi is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium and calcium. Vitamin C is one of the essential nutrients for human body, which has the functions of antioxidation, skin care and immunity enhancement. In addition, litchi also contains protein, cellulose and various amino acids, which is very beneficial to human health. However, litchi has a high sugar content, so diabetics and people who need to control their blood sugar should eat it in moderation.
3. How to eat litchi?
Litchi can be eaten directly or used to make juice, jam, etc. In China, litchi is often used as a part of a fruit bowl for guests to enjoy or as a holiday sacrifice. In addition, litchi can also be added to salads, ice cream and other foods to increase the taste and delicacy.
4. Medicinal value of litchi
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that litchi has the functions of nourishing yin and tonifying deficiency, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach, benefiting qi and promoting fluid production. Litchi seed is used as a medicinal material for relieving cough, relieving asthma and lowering blood pressure, and pericarp is used as a Chinese herbal medicine for clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. However, due to the individual differences and side effects of litchi, medical litchi should be used with caution and according to the doctor's advice.