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Do you know what health benefits kumquat has?

Asked by:Jormungandr

Asked on:Mar 29, 2026 03:09 AM

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  • Judy Judy

    Mar 29, 2026

      Kumquat has four major functions:

      1. Bidirectional regulation of blood pressure

      Coniferin and syringin in kumquat peel can increase the blood pressure of SHR-SP rats by intravenous injection of 1mg/100g; while deoxyconiferol 4-B- Grape Glycosides, citrus glycosides B, C, D and 6,8-diglucosyl apigenin reduce blood pressure, among which the antihypertensive effect of 6,8-diglucosyl apigenin is particularly significant.

      2. Prevent and treat cardiovascular disease disease

      Kumquat fruits are rich in aurin and vitamin C (80% of which is in the skin, so do not peel them when eaten) and vitamin P. They have a good effect on preventing blood vessel rupture, reducing capillary fragility and permeability, and slowing down vascular sclerosis. hypertension, vascular sclerosis and coronary heart disease It is very beneficial for patients to eat it.

      3. Promote qi, resolve phlegm, and sober up.

      Kumquat is fragrant and pleasant to the spleen, has a pungent and dispersing taste, is sweet and sour and can promote the production of body fluids. It has the functions of promoting qi and relieving stagnation, digesting food and reducing phlegm, promoting body fluids, soothing the throat and sobering up alcohol. Because the hospital's abdomen is full, cough It is a good food therapy for those with excessive phlegm, polydipsia, and sore throat.

      4. Resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation, regulate qi and relieve pain

      Kumquat core has a pungent taste and enters the liver and lung meridians. It has the effects of promoting qi and dispersing stagnation, resolving phlegm and relieving pain. It can treat sore throat, disease, hernia, testicular swelling and pain, breast lumps and other conditions. Regular consumption of kumquats can also enhance the body’s ability to resist cold and prevent and treat cold

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