Introduction: Durian is a "hot" fruit that can invigorate blood, dispel cold, and alleviate menstrual cramps, making it especially suitable for women troubled by dysmenorrhea. It can also alleviate symptoms of a cold abdomen and promote a rise in body temperature, making it an ideal supplement for those with a "cold" constitution. Additionally, a traditional folk remedy is to boil soup with the durian shell and pork bones.
1. Durian – Alleviates Menstrual Cramps
Durian has a strong aroma, and it's no exaggeration to say it "stinks to high heaven." However, in Thailand, due to its high nutritional value, durian is often used as a tonic for patients and postpartum women to nourish their bodies.
Durian is a "hot" fruit that can invigorate blood, dispel cold, and alleviate menstrual cramps, making it especially suitable for women troubled by dysmenorrhea. It can also alleviate symptoms of a cold abdomen and promote a rise in body temperature, making it an ideal supplement for those with a "cold" constitution. Additionally, a traditional folk remedy is to boil soup with the durian shell and pork bones.
Although durian has many benefits, you should not eat too much at once, as it can easily lead to internal heat and may cause "internal heatiness" due to the digestive system's inability to fully absorb it.
When eating durian, it's a good idea to drink some light salt water or eat fruits with high water content to balance it, such as pears or watermelon, which can effectively relieve the internal heat.
2. Garlic – For Shiny Hair
Many women worry that eating garlic will cause bad breath, but in fact, it is a "health guardian" for women.
Many epidemiological surveys have shown that cancer incidence rates are significantly lower in garlic-producing areas and among populations that regularly consume garlic. Nutrition experts state that eating half a raw clove of garlic daily can help inhibit breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and more.
Modern medical research has proven that allicin has strong antibacterial effects and is effective against various pathogenic microorganisms such as Trichomonas vaginalis and amoebas. Eating one raw clove of garlic daily can effectively prevent and treat vaginitis.
Dr. Uzung, a gastroenterologist from Turkey, states that regular consumption of garlic not only fights cancer and prevents blood clots but also keeps hair black and shiny. Massaging the scalp with garlic juice can also reduce hair loss and turn gray hair black.
3. Cilantro – Prevents Osteoporosis
Medical research shows that after the age of 40, bone formation decreases and the bone cortex becomes thinner, especially in women. At this point, the bone cortex becomes as thin as an eggshell and is fragile and easily broken.
Experts remind middle-aged women to eat more foods containing boron to help the body absorb minerals and protect bones, and cilantro is rich in boron.
In addition, cilantro is rich in elements such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C, which helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and can prevent cancer.
4. Mustard – For a Rosier Complexion
Mustard has a strong spicy flavor and a strong stimulating effect. It can regulate female endocrine function, enhance sexual function, and stimulate blood vessel dilation to enhance facial blood circulation, giving women a rosier complexion.
Nutrition experts say that the main component that makes mustard pungent is isothiocyanate. This component not only prevents cavities but also has certain effects in preventing cancer, preventing plaque deposition in blood vessels, and assisting in the treatment of asthma.
In addition, mustard can also prevent high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease, and reduce blood viscosity.
5. Toon Bud – Can Aid Fertility
Studies have shown that toon buds contain vitamin E and substances related to sex hormones, which have anti-aging effects and nourish "yang" while "yin," and have a certain therapeutic effect on infertility, hence it is praised as a "fertility-aiding substance."
Nutrition experts introduce that toon buds contain volatile aromatic organic compounds such as toonin, which can strengthen the spleen and whet the appetite.
It has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and detoxifying, and is a good adjuvant medicine for treating enteritis, dysentery, and urinary system infections.