Where is the origin of snow lotus fruit?

Snow lotus fruit, also known as snow lotus potato, crystal potato, chrysanthemum potato, god fruit, ginseng fruit, etc., is a perennial herb of Compositae. The root is rich in water and fruit oligosaccharides, which tastes sweet and crisp, and can also be eaten as fruit. Experts have found that snow lotus fruit has a very strong medicinal value. Let's take a look at the origin of snow lotus fruit.

Where is the origin of snow lotus fruit?

Snow lotus fruit, native to the Andes in South America, is a traditional root food of the local Indians with a history of 500 years. Residents of the Andes Mountains planted this plant as a root vegetable. It was introduced to China in 2008 and was first planted in Yunnan Province of China. Now it has been introduced and cultivated in Yunnan, Fujian, Hainan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Shandong, Henan and Hebei.

The producing environment of Saussurea fruit

Saussurea involucrata is especially suitable for growing on sandy soil between 1000m and 2300m above sea level. It likes light and moist soil. The growth period is about 200d, the optimum temperature for growth is 2030 ℃, the growth is stagnant below 15 ℃, and the stem dies when frost occurs.

Edible effect of Saussurea involucrata

1. Snow lotus fruit can help digestion, recuperate and improve the poor condition of the digestive system. Because Saussurea fruit is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber and fruit oligosaccharides with the highest content of all plants, it can significantly promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, moisten the bowels, not only eliminate constipation, but also prevent dysentery, and is the nemesis of gastrointestinal diseases.

2. Snow lotus fruit can recuperate the blood, reduce blood sugar, blood lipids and cholesterol, prevent and treat hypertension and diabetes, and has a certain effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and obesity.

3. Snow lotus fruit has the effect of clearing liver and detoxification, reducing fire and lowering blood pressure. it is a natural health product for effective prevention and treatment of facial acne, acne, beauty, and contains 20 kinds of amino acids, minerals and trace elements such as calcium, iron, potassium, selenium and so on. regular consumption can improve the immunity of the human body, has the effect of strengthening the body, and it is also a natural Viagra for men to strengthen their yang and enhance their sexual function.

4. Saussurea fruit can resist oxidation and eliminate free radicals, which can reduce or avoid the occurrence of calculus.