Function and efficacy of Shatangju

Shatangju, also known as October Orange, is a dicotyledonous plant belonging to Rutaceae Citrus. Sweet and mild in taste, rich in vitamin C, calcium, a small amount of protein, fat, glucose, fructose, sucrose, malic acid, citric acid, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin and other essential elements for human body. Has the effects of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, invigorating spleen and stimulating appetite. Next, I will tell you about the efficacy and function of Shatangju.

Efficacy and function of Shatangju

1, regulating qi and resolving phlegm

The effect of Shatangju on regulating qi and resolving phlegm. Because the volatile oil contained in Shatangju has stimulating and passive expectorant effects, it can make sputum easy to cough up. At the same time, Shatangju decoction has a weak dilating effect on bronchi, and its alcohol extract has a high antiasthmatic effect. Therefore, Shatangju can play a good role in regulating qi and resolving phlegm.

2, spleen appetizer

Shatangju has the effect of invigorating spleen and appetizing. Because the peel of Shatangju contains a lot of volatile oil and some aromatic substances, these substances can stimulate the stomach and accelerate the secretion of digestive juice after being absorbed by the human body, and can also remove the waste gas accumulated in the intestine. So as to improve digestive function and prevent disharmony between spleen and stomach.

3. Protect the cardiovascular system

Shatangju has the function of protecting cardiovascular system. Because Shatangju contains a substance called Luding, which has a good effect on blood vessels. At the same time, it can also keep the elasticity of blood vessels well. Eating some sugar oranges properly at ordinary times can reduce some brittleness and permeability of blood vessel wall. Therefore, Shatangju can prevent the occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage in hypertensive patients. In addition, for diabetic patients, it can also prevent omental bleeding.

4. Prevention of arteriosclerosis

Shatangju can prevent arteriosclerosis. Because the natural pectin contained in the sugar chrysanthemum can accelerate the metabolism and decomposition of cholesterol and fat in the body. Flavonoids contained in Sargassum Thunb can improve the antioxidant capacity of human body and prevent vascular aging. It can increase the elasticity and toughness of blood vessels, thus preventing arteriosclerosis.