How to choose longan

Longan has high nutritional value and has the effect of replenishing qi and blood, making it suitable for consumption by many people. When choosing longan, you should check whether the skin of the longan is clean. It is best not to choose those with spots on the skin. The color of good longan is earthy yellow, which means it is very fresh. Touch the surface of the longan with your hand. If it is elastic and plump, it is a good longan. Do not choose longan that is soft or hard.

How to choose longan

Longan peel

Choose longan peel that is spotless, clean and tidy.

Some of them have mold spots on the surface. Don't choose this kind of products as they are very harmful to your health.

Don’t choose those with cracks on the surface, as the taste inside will be very strange.

Longan Color

The selection of color is very important. Generally, you should choose khaki color, which has sufficient sunlight and water. The golden yellow ones are not too sweet, so those who can't eat sweet things can try them.

Hardness of longan

Normal longan feels full and firm.

If it feels soft, it has been there for a long time.

If it feels hard to the touch, it has probably gone bad and has been there for a long time.

The appearance of the flesh

If it is a good quality longan, the flesh will look transparent and moist.

Otherwise it will look shriveled. Choose the ones with full flesh, which tastes smoother.

There will also be more nutrition.

How to eat longan

You can eat it directly, which is very convenient, but the taste is not very special.

You can make canned longan. Peel and core the longan, add appropriate amount of water, and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat until it is mushy.

When stewing meat, you can add some longan, which has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the mind.

Soak it in water and drink it as tea. It has better nourishing effect and can also beautify your skin.

The main effects of longan

1. Replenishing Qi and blood, enhancing memory

Longan (dried longan) is rich in glucose, sucrose and protein, and has a high iron content. It can increase thermal energy and supplement nutrition while promoting hemoglobin regeneration to replenish blood. In addition to its tonic effect on the whole body, longan is particularly beneficial to brain cells, can enhance memory and eliminate fatigue.

2. Calming the mind

Longan (dried longan) contains a large amount of iron, potassium and other elements, which can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin to treat palpitations, panic, insomnia and forgetfulness caused by anemia. Longan (dried longan) contains up to 2.5 mg of niacin (per 100 grams), which can be used to treat dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and even mental disorders caused by niacin deficiency.

3. Nourishing blood and stabilizing pregnancy

Longan (dried longan) contains a lot of iron and vitamins, which can reduce uterine contractions and sagging sensations, is beneficial for pregnant women who accelerate metabolism and the development of the fetus, and has a stabilizing effect on the fetus.

4. Antibacterial and inhibit cancer cells

Animal experiments have shown that the inhibition rate of longan (dried longan) on JTC-26 tumors is over 90%, and it has a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Clinically, cancer patients were given oral administration of crude longan extract, which improved their symptoms by 90% and extended their life expectancy by about 80%.

5. Reduce fat, protect the heart, and delay aging

Longan meat (dried longan) can lower blood lipids and increase coronary blood flow. It has a strong inhibitory effect on brain monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B), a flavoprotein closely related to the aging process.