Longan is a favorite fruit of many people. It is actually beneficial and relatively low in calories, but it is high in sugar. Nine longans contain 14 grams of sugar, equivalent to three teaspoons. Therefore, you should eat just the right amount to prevent heatiness.

Longan is a juicy, sweet fruit that many people love but often don’t dare eat too much because they believe it will cause heat in the body and a sore throat. But did you know that longan is also rich in various nutrients? It is also a low-fat fruit. About 9 fresh longan fruits or 75 grams provide 59 calories, which is the right amount per meal for healthy people.

Longan flesh is rich in vitamin C, which plays an important role in the production of collagen, which is found in bones, blood vessels, and skin. สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน. The flesh of 9 longans provides 63 milligrams of vitamin C, which is almost equivalent to the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

However, this fruit is known to be high in sugar. Nine longans contain 14 grams of sugar, which is equivalent to three teaspoons, half of the recommended daily sugar intake. It is recommended to consume no more than six teaspoons or 24 grams of sugar per day. Dried longan pulp will contain even more calories and sugar than fresh longan.

Longan is an important economic fruit. In addition to eating it fresh or cooking it into desserts such as sticky rice with longan, it can also be processed into various products to increase its value, such as canned longan, frozen longan, dried longan, longan juice, and longan wine.

Longan properties

• Use the seeds to treat bleeding wounds, stop bleeding, relieve pain, heal wounds, treat purulent wounds and treat ringworm.
• Leaves can be used to treat colds, malaria, head abscesses, and hemorrhoids.
• Flowers that cure all kinds of pus-related diseases
• The roots are used to treat phlegm and wind, remove blood from the rectum, treat excessive leukorrhea, and expel threadworms.
• The bark is used to relieve phlegm, expel gas in the intestines, relieve colic, heal wounds, and reduce sticky saliva.

Research studies on the pharmacological effects of longan have found that antioxidant activity is a prominent property of longan. Extracts from various parts of the longan, including leaves, flowers, fruit pulp, peel, stem, branches, and seeds, have antioxidant activity, especially the seed extract, which has a stronger effect than extracts from other parts. The main active ingredients are substances in the polyphenol group, including gallic acid, ellagic acid, corilagin, 4-O-methylgallic acid, epi-catechin, and polysaccharides.

In addition, there are many research studies that indicate the inhibition of the formation of new blood vessels, inhibit the growth and inhibit the spread of cancer cells to neighboring cells, such as colon cancer, lung cancer, etc. In addition to the above, longan also has other interesting pharmacological properties, such as the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-yeast properties, inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, enhancing memory, resisting liver toxicity, reducing anxiety, protecting nerve cells, protecting the brain, resisting mutation, resisting fatigue, resisting hepatitis C virus and adjusting the immune system.

Why do I get mouth ulcers after eating longan?

Because longan, although relatively low in calories, is very high in sugar. If eaten in excess, it can cause a sore throat or internal heat. Therefore, it should be eaten with cool fruits such as mangosteen, rose apple, sapodilla, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Or soak the entire longan in salt water for 3-5 minutes, which will help.

In addition, longan is a fruit that is high in carbohydrates and low in fiber. Eating a lot of it can affect blood sugar levels and may increase the risk of diabetes. Those who already have diabetes should eat a small amount of longan. In addition, be careful of processed longan fibers such as dried longan, canned longan, and longan juice. Additives such as sugar and preservatives may be added. If eaten in large quantities, it can be harmful to your health. Eating a variety of foods in moderation will help improve your health.