Red dates (jujube) is named “king of fruits.”
In Chinese the herb is calls “Hong Zao; and,
in Latin, it’s the fruit of Ziziphus zizyphus. Herbal medicine believes that red
dates nourishes the blood, replenishes body strength, and alleviate stress. The herb is usually used in formulations and
TCMs for treating anemia, stomach, anxiety, heart and lung diseases, memory
loss, and high blood pressure. It is
believed to help improve the texture of the complexion.
Chemical composition wise, red date is packed with polysaccharides, Vitamins, 18 amino acids, iron, and calcium. See below list. It is therefore praised by Chinese as “natural vitamin pill.”
Chemical composition wise, red date is packed with polysaccharides, Vitamins, 18 amino acids, iron, and calcium. See below list. It is therefore praised by Chinese as “natural vitamin pill.”
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
20.23 g
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0.020 mg (2%)
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0.20 g
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0.040 mg (3%)
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1.20 g
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0.900 mg (6%)
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40 IU
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0.081 mg (6%)
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69 mg (83%)
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21 mg (2%)
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0.48 mg (4%)
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10 mg (3%)
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23 mg (3%)
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250 mg (5%)
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Studies indicate that polysaccharides in red dates
can remove free radicals (antioxidant), strengthen immune system, and inhibit
cancer cells; iron helps the system to replenish red blood cells and maintain
the elasticity of capillary blood vessels; triterpenoids can inhibit cancer cell
growth; and cyclic adenosine monophosphate can dilate blood vessels, enhance
myocardial contractility, and alleviate allergy.
For skin care
purpose, make a habit of drinking red dates tea or eating red dates. Red dates are fruits and therefore taste
sweet, but not super sweet. I like to
put a few in my tea whether it is jasmine, oolong, green tea, or herbal
tea. Of course, you can always eat the
dried fruits as a healthy snack or chop
the fruits in small bits and mixed it into your salad.
Lily flower root is called “Bai He” in Chinese. The herbal medicine uses the roots of various
plants from Lilium family including Lilium lancifolium thunb, Lilium bronii
F.E. Brown var, viridulum bake, and Lilium pumilum DC. The herb includes various alkaloids including
colchicines, protein, beta carotene, polysaccharides, and vitamins.
Chinese herbal medicine believes that lily flower root is
capable of soothing lung and clearing heat.
You will usually find this herb in formulations and TCMs for treating cough,
sore throat, low fever, insomnia, restlessness and irritability.
Fresh lily flower root tastes like a crunch vegetable
with just a touch of bitterness in it. Most
Asian super markets carry it at their vegetable sections. You can stir fry it with other vegetables or
used it in soup. The herb helps to clear
the toxin out of your system and reduces the incidence of acne and inflammation
on your skin.
Thanks for reading.
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