Jujube It’s a fruit with many names. It can be found described at the same time as Chinese dactyl, common glandred date. He has a character small red ballswhich ripen on the bars of common in late autumn and winter. It belongs to the Shakłakowy family.
In the natural environment of Jujube you can meet in the southern part of Europe, India, Himalayas and China. Since it is so widely available in different regions, why was it called a “Chinese dates”? This may be due to the fact that the fruit is deeply rooted in the culture of this country.
It was valued there before the 3rd WPNne jujube was used for ritual purposes, It was believed that eaten for the New Year brings rich crops. In addition, it was widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
In Poland We will mainly get Chinese date in dried form. It is usually not available in ordinary supermarkets. It can be purchased on the internet or searched in stores with healthy or Asian food.
Dried jujube fruit is a dose of potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamins A, C, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6). The red balls are full at the same time valuable antioxidants and compounds with such action, i.e. saponins, triterpens, alkaloids, flavonoids.
Jujube is worth eating because of the properties for the digestive system. They will be key for correct digestion and the rhythm of bowel movements. Will prevent constipation, accelerate metabolism and intestinal detoxification. In addition, according to research, Chinese dates can counteract the development of colorectal cancer.
He will also take advantage of the heart. Regularly consumed even a small amount of jujube will take care of maintaining adequate blood pressure. A large amount of potassium will soften the palpitations of the heart and will reduce the risk of diseases such as atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia. Fruits will also protect from atherosclerosis.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Jujube was used as Natural remedy for too high stress and tension. They help to deal with such ailments as chronic fatigue, depressive and anxiety, insomnia and difficulty falling asleep. As a result, they can improve concentration and memory.
For centuries, to this day the Chinese dates has been considered in China to be analgesic. The Japanese reach for it when they appear liver problems.
It is recommended to eat a day from 5 to 50 g of Jujuba. This means that only three fruit pieces are enough to use its properties for the whole body. This amount is very easy to include in the diet.
They are easily suitable for eating in the form of a snack. From Chinese dates you will prepare a delicious, healing infusion. When they are dried, you can treat them like ordinary dried fruit and addcookies, porridge, yogurt.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl
