Benefits and Functions of Persimmons
Nutritional Benefits of Persimmons
1. Vitamin C Supplement: Persimmons contain approximately 1–2 times more vitamins and sugars than average fruits, making them an excellent source of vitamin C.
2. Intestinal Lubrication and Bowel Regulation:Persimmons are rich in pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber that effectively promotes bowel regularity. They are beneficial for relieving constipation and maintaining healthy gut flora. Additionally, both fresh persimmons and dried persimmon cakes serve as mildly nourishing agents. They also possess hemostatic and stool-softening properties, helping to alleviate hemorrhoidal swelling and pain, stop bleeding from hemorrhoids, and reduce rectal hemorrhage.
Medicinal Benefits of Persimmons
1. Hemostasis: Fresh persimmons cool the blood to stop bleeding; persimmon calyxes alleviate vomiting and bleeding; persimmon cakes soothe the stomach and arrest hemorrhage; persimmon leaves stop bleeding and treat hemoptysis, hematochezia, hemorrhages, and hematemesis. Studies indicate persimmons and persimmon leaves effectively lower blood pressure, promote diuresis, reduce inflammation, and stop bleeding.
2. Moistens Lungs, Dissolves Phlegm, Generates Fluids & Quenches Thirst: Persimmons help lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve cardiovascular function.