Is ginkgo nut poisonous? What are the effects of ginkgo nut?

1. Is it toxic?

Ginkgo has high nutritional value and contains ginkgol, ginkgolic acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and other trace elements and vitamins that are beneficial to human health. However, it does not mean that it is non-toxic. It is slightly toxic and contains hydrogen cyanide, among which the green embryo is the most toxic. Therefore, you must be careful when eating it and make sure it is cooked. It is strictly forbidden to eat it raw. Also, be careful about how much you consume.

2. Function

1. Prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease: It contains a variety of trace elements and anti-platelet factors, which can prevent blood coagulation and improve blood flow, thereby avoiding the formation of blood clots. In addition, it can prevent myocardial infarction and enhance human immunity.

2. Beauty and skin care: Ginkgo has antioxidant effects and can eliminate free radicals in the body. In addition, the flavonoids contained in it can prevent and treat the deposition of melanin in the body, thereby playing a role in whitening and preventing pigmentation. In addition, it can prevent wrinkles, improve blood circulation in the skin, speed up metabolism, and allow the skin to regain elasticity and rosy faster.

3. Treatment of cataracts: It contains a variety of trace elements. Patients with cataracts can eat it frequently, which has a good therapeutic effect. Because the ginkgolic acid, liposterols, polysaccharides and other ingredients in it have antioxidant effects and can also protect blood vessels.