Almonds are divided into sweet almonds and bitter almonds. Almonds produced in the south of China are sweet almonds (also known as South almonds). They taste slightly sweet and delicate. They are mostly used for eating. They can also be added to cakes, cookies and dishes as raw materials. They have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough and smoothing the intestines. They can alleviate the symptoms of dry cough without phlegm and lung deficiency for a long time; Almonds produced in the north belong to bitter almonds (also known as northern almonds). They have a bitter taste and are often used as medicine. They have the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving asthma. They have a significant effect on symptoms such as phlegm, cough and asthma caused by cold; However, the bitter almond should not be taken too much at a time, and should not be more than 9g each time.
The classic Chinese medicine Book Compendium of Materia Medica lists the three major effects of almonds: moistening the lungs, clearing accumulated food, and dispersing stagnation. Qingjishi means that almonds can help digestion and relieve constipation symptoms; "Modern Practical Traditional Chinese medicine" records that "almonds have a laxative effect and a nourishing effect when taken orally." For the old and weak chronic constipation, taking almonds is better.
Sweet almond is a kind of healthy food. Moderate consumption can not only effectively control the content of cholesterol in human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and a variety of chronic diseases. Vegetarians who eat sweet almonds can timely supplement protein, trace elements and vitamins, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E. The fat contained in sweet almonds is necessary for healthy people. It is a kind of high unsaturated fat beneficial to the heart.
Almonds are rich in protein, fat, sugar, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients.