What are the benefits of eating waxberries?
Disease description:
I've had little appetite these past couple of days; I suppose it's because of the hot weather causing poor appetite. I heard that eating some Chinese bayberries (Yangmei) can help relieve this condition. I would like to ask the doctor, what are the benefits of eating Chinese bayberries?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
There are multiple benefits to consuming waxberries:
1. Promotes appetite: Waxberries have a relatively sour taste and are rich in fruit acids, which can promote the secretion of digestive juices in the intestines and enhance intestinal motility after consumption.
2. Beneficial for weight loss: Waxberries can prevent the conversion of sugar into fat, thus significantly aiding weight loss. Individuals who need to manage their weight can appropriately include waxberries in their diet.
3. Helps treat edema: Waxberries contain myricetin, which enhances the diuretic function of the kidneys. Patients with edema can consume more waxberries to effectively alleviate swelling.
4. Lowers blood lipid levels: Waxberries are also rich in vitamin C, which can enhance capillary permeability, reduce blood lipid levels, and help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
