Jujube dates are prepared by black dates soaked in ginger juice. Black dates, also known as Wu dates or smoked jujubes, are made by boiling and smoking fresh large jujubes. They are characterized by a firm and fine texture, a sweet and mellow aroma, and are a popular dried fruit.
Jujube dates are prepared by black dates soaked in ginger juice. Black dates, also known as Wu dates or smoked jujubes, are made by boiling and smoking fresh large jujubes. They are characterized by a firm and fine texture, a sweet and mellow aroma, and are a popular dried fruit. According to chemical analysis, every 100 grams of black dates contains 3.1g of protein, 3.5g of fat, 6.2g of carbohydrates, 292 kcal of energy, 6.6g of crude fiber, and 2g of inorganic salts, including 53mg of calcium, 123mg of phosphorus, and 4.3mg of iron. The nutritional content such as protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and iron is significantly higher than that of dried red dates, making its nutritional and health benefits stronger.
When selecting dates, look for round and even-sized grains, thin skin with fine lines, a relatively dry texture, a glossy black color, and firm, delicate flesh with a sweet and glutinous taste. Generally, dates that are large and fleshly, with no more than 170 per kilogram and free of insect holes, are considered the best.
Black dates have the effects of toning the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and blood, and replenishing qi and spirit. Furthermore, due to their rich flavor and black color, they strongly act on the liver and kidneys to nourish these organs. Ginger juice is pungent and warm, capable of warming the lungs to resolve phlegm and warming the middle jiao to stop vomiting. Jujube dates prepared during the "dog days" of summer can treat syndromes of yin-cold and yang-deficiency.
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Method: During the dog days, take several pounds of black dates and place them in ginger juice (it is best to use concentrated juice from freshly squeezed ginger; alternatively, you can boil ginger in water to obtain a concentrated juice, or slightly boil and concentrate canned ginger juice). Stir and sun-dry them in the intense sun until they are hard. Then, add another layer of ginger juice, enough to cover the dates, and stir and sun-dry them again. Once the dates have absorbed all the ginger juice and are dry, they can be stored in a sealed glass jar. Starting from the Autumn Equinox or the Winter Solstice, eat them daily. The amount should be determined based on your condition, generally 6 to 10 per day, and should not be interrupted. Jujube dates are indeed effective for the following geriatric conditions.
Geriatric Chronic Bronchitis
For those whose coughing and wheezing worsen in the winter or who have symptoms that "trigger upon exposure to cold," you can start eating jujube dates from the Winter Solstice. This can reduce phlegm and alleviate coughing and wheezing. Those who persist for several years can expect a recovery.
Geriatric Atrophic Gastritis
Characterized by poor appetite, bloating after meals, which worsens in the cold. You can start eating jujube dates from the Autumn Equinox, with the best time being in the morning or on an empty stomach. You can stop in the following spring or continue to eat them. Not only can appetite be improved, but complexion can also become more vibrant and lustrous.
Geriatric Chronic Diarrhea
This condition, or cases where diarrhea occurs upon drinking milk, can also be treated with jujube dates. Improvement can be seen after one to two weeks. For health maintenance, it can be taken for a long period.
Coronary Heart Disease
For those who experience severe chest tightness, palpitations, or heart pain in the winter, jujube dates can also be used. Taking them with a little wine or vinegar is even better.
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