What are the benefits and functions of loquat seeds? Can loquat seeds be digested if accidentally swallowed?

1 What are the effects and functions of loquat seeds? Relieving coughs and reducing phlegm

Loquat seeds are cold in nature and contain amygdalin, so they can relieve coughs, eliminate phlegm and treat coughs. Especially for colds and coughs caused by lung heat, it has the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Treat hernia and eliminate edema

"Enshi Chinese Herbal Medicine Handbook" records that loquat core has the effect of "treating hernia and eliminating edema". Hernia patients and people with body edema can take loquat core as medicine to treat hernia. It has a certain therapeutic effect on hernia and eliminating edema. 2 Is boiled loquat kernel water poisonous?

Drinking boiled loquat kernel water in moderation generally does not cause poisoning, but chewing raw loquat kernels may cause poisoning.

Fresh loquat cores contain certain toxins, which are what we often call cyanogenic glycosides. After hydrolysis, they will generate hydrocyanic acid, which can paralyze the cough center, inactivate respiratory enzymes, and cause breathing difficulties. discomfort, thereby affecting one's own health. However, after the loquat kernels are dried and used to boil water, the active ingredients of the toxins can be destroyed through high-temperature decoction, thereby reducing the harm to the human body. Drinking boiled loquat kernel water in moderation will not cause poisoning. 3 How to eat loquat cores

1. Wash the fresh loquat cores, dry them in the sun and set aside.

2. Weigh 9 to 15 grams of loquat core and mash it.

3. Add 3 slices of ginger, simmer in water, boil for more than ten minutes, remove residue, add a small amount of sugar and take once in the morning and evening.

Efficacy: It can relieve cough due to lung heat. 4 Can it be digested if one loquat seed is swallowed accidentally?

If one loquat seed is swallowed accidentally, it will generally not be laughed at and will be excreted along the digestive tract.

The texture of loquat seeds is relatively hard and the appearance is relatively smooth. Generally, such food enters the digestive tract directly without chewing and is generally not digested. After eating it, it will disappear 1-3 days later. Some metabolites in the digestive tract are excreted.