Introduction
Thanh Ha litchi is famous in Thanh Ha district, Hai Duong province. It was then propagated and grown in many other regions across the country such as Chi Linh district (Hai Duong), Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh), Luc Ngan (Bac Giang). Thanh Ha litchi has been registered for geographical indication protection for this product by the People’s Committee of Thanh Ha district and the Department of Science and Technology of Hai Duong at the Department of Intellectual Property.
Thieu litchi starts from mid-June to mid-July every year
Characteristics
The litchi has a slightly round shape. The height of the fruit is 3.3 – 3.4 cm, the width of the fruit is 3.4 – 3.5 cm, the ratio of height to width of the fruit is 0.94 – 0.98. The litchi is small, the skin is rough, when ripe it is red, the seeds are very black or seedless, the flesh is thick and white, very sweet to eat, with a special aroma. The fruit weighs 18 – 20g, the flesh ratio is 72 – 80%, the flesh is slightly mushy, easily broken when peeled, fragrant. The lychee seeds are almost completely removed, rolled up instead of forming seeds like normal lychees. When put in the mouth, the lychee will feel like it dissolves by itself, not astringent, sour, astringent, gradually sweet, gradually sweet…
Effects of lychee
Prevent the development of cancer cells
Lychee contains flavonoids that are very effective in preventing the risk of breast cancer in women. In addition to flavonoids, lychee also contains vitamin C, this is a source of nutrition that the body cannot produce itself, helping the body prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, lychee is also good for bones, skin and body tissues, helping to prevent diseases such as colds, fever, sore throat, and pain relief.
Helps blood circulation:
Lychee pulp contains many useful compounds that help blood circulation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is recorded that eating lychee regularly will help blood circulation, benefit the spleen, good for people who have just recovered from illness or are weak. Dried lychee pulp is a tonic that is beneficial for the health of women and the elderly. According to research, lychee has the effect of limiting blood vessel blockage, destroying cells, reducing the risk of stroke by more than 50%.
Pain relief:
To relieve pain, people use large lychee seeds, cut in half, steamed in boiling water and then dried. It has the effect of reducing pain, reducing swelling of the testicles, nervous system, stomach, inguinal hernia, reducing swelling of glands in the body. Teng uses 3-6 grams per day in the form of a decoction. In case of testicular pain, you can use lychee seeds, green tangerine peel, star anise, 3 equal parts, roasted until golden, ground finely, sifted into powder, drink 8 grams per day with wine.
Treat stomachache:
Lychee is a fruit that contains a lot of fiber, so it is very good for the digestive system, reducing the risk of constipation and diarrhea. In addition, you can burn lychee seeds (do not burn them into charcoal) then grind them into wine to drink (6 grams/day) or use lychee peels, apricots, guavas, each 10 grams, boil and drink to treat diarrhea.
To treat toothache:
Use crushed lychee segments with apricots into a thick mixture, then apply to the painful area, or crush lychee segments, add sticky rice, knead into a thick mixture and apply to the boil.
Preservation and use
Lychee is most delicious when just ripe, so after buying it, do not leave it for too long, the lychee peel will dry and crack, the water inside will flow out, react with the air to ferment and sour, lose its delicious taste and spoil.
If you want to preserve fresh lychee overnight. The best way is to wash it, drain it and wrap it in a layer of soft paper. Then wrap it tightly in a plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator. With this method, you can preserve lychee for a week. When washing lychees, you should pay attention to checking and removing damaged, rotten, and watery fruits so as not to affect the other fruits.
If you do not have a refrigerator, you should choose a cool place to store them. However, lychees left outdoors will easily dry out. This significantly reduces the amount of water and deliciousness of the lychees. In addition, you can also put the lychees in a zip bag and store them in the freezer.
Another thing to note is that the lychee skin often contains many bacteria that cause nausea and stomachache. Therefore, when choosing lychees, you should choose fruits that are still intact, not cracked or broken. After buying, you should wash them, soak them in salt water and drain them before eating.
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