Changxing Baiguo [Zhejiang Changxing Specialty]

What is Changxing Baiguo? Authentic Zhejiang Changxing specialty: Changxing white fruit

Content summary:Do you want to know what Changxing white fruit is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Changxing, Zhejiang Province - Changxing Baiguo. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Changxing Baiguo. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Changxing Baiguo and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Changxing Baiguo? How did the history of Changxing Baiguo come about? The production method of Changxing white fruit, etc

Basic introduction of Changxing white fruit

Changxing white fruit, with delicate texture and rich nutrition, was listed as a tribute as early as the Song Dynasty. There are mainly two varieties: plum kernel and Buddha's hand. Baiguo, also known as ginkgo, is one of the specialties of Changxing. Wumei and chestnut are known as the "Three Treasures" of dried fruits in western Zhejiang and the "Three Treasures" of Changxing

1. Bacteriostasis and sterilization

The leucolic acid and ginkgo phenol contained in ginkgo are proved to have bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects by experiments, and can be used to treat respiratory infectious diseases. Baiguo water extract has varying degrees of inhibitory effects on various fungi and can relieve itching and treat ringworm

2. Relieve diseases and cough

White fruit flavor is sweet, bitter, and astringent, with the effects of tonifying lung qi, regulating asthma and cough. It has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on cough caused by lung disease, asthma with weak constitution in the elderly, and various asthma with excessive phlegm

3. Treatment of tuberculosis

The white fruit acid and white fruit phenol contained in the outer seed coat of white fruit have anti tuberculosis effects. Gingko soaked in oil has a strong inhibitory effect on tubercle bacillus, and fresh fruit soaked in lettuce oil has a certain effect on improving the symptoms of fever, night sweat, cough, hemoptysis, anorexia and other symptoms caused by tuberculosis. Therefore, it can be used to treat tuberculosis

4. Cloak turbidity and reduced bowel movements

Modern medical research has found that the fruit of the spider plant has the effect of contracting the bladder sphincter muscle. For pediatric enuresis, frequent urination due to qi deficiency, cloudy discharge, and unstable nocturnal emissions, it has an auxiliary therapeutic effect

5. Reduce serum cholesterol and dilate coronary arteries

Ginkgo biloba leaves contain shikimic acid, flavonoids, isoflavones, sterols, etc. In recent years, they have been used to treat hypertension, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, cerebral vasospasm, and high serum cholesterol

Elliptical, 1.5-2.5cm long, 1-2cm wide, and approximately 1cm thick. The surface is yellow white or light yellow brown, smooth and hard, with one end slightly pointed and the other end blunt, with 2-3 edges. The seed coat (shell) is hard and the inner seed coat is membranous. One end is light brown, and the other end is golden yellow. Seed kernel is powdery, with a small core in the middle, and has a sweet and slightly bitter taste

First recorded in the "Daily Materia Medica", Li Shizhen said: "Native to Jiangnan, the leaves resemble duck feet, hence the name duck feet. In the early Song Dynasty, when tribute was paid, it was called ginkgo, because it looked like a small apricot with a white core, and is now called white fruit." "The" History of Runan Garden "referred to this plant as Gongsun Tree. In ancient times, this herb was only used as a seed for medicine, but in modern times, leaves are also used

Preparation of Changxing ginkgo

Ginkgo Winter melon soup

Material

Main ingredients: 37.5g winter melon, 20g lotus seeds, 10 ginkgo;, Seasoning: 1 tablespoon of white sugar

Instructions

1. Wash the winter melon, peel it, and cut it into pieces; Wash lotus seeds and white fruits thoroughly and set aside for later use

2. Put all the ingredients into a pot, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, then add white sugar and cook well