Pistachios are one of the essential and stable members of Iranian nuts, whose potassium level is equal to that of oranges with this small size. It is essential because of its nutrients. Kerman province and Rafsanjan city are the main pistachio production centers in Iran. Despite their small size, Pistachios, a stable member of nuts, are entirely useful and nutritious sources for human health.
What do you know about the benefits of pistachios?
Pistachio is a nut that is highly valued for its unique, slightly sweet flavor, as well as its attractive color and appearance. Pistachios are one of the world's oldest nuts, cultivated thousands of years ago in the Middle East. Countries including Iran, Syria, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan were the leading producers of this product. Iran, America and China are the top three countries in pistachio production and export. Like all nuts, pistachios are packed with nutrients and have many health benefits. However, pistachios have unique properties that set them apart from other nuts. The properties of pistachios are helpful for the body as one of the super healthy nuts full of vitamins, minerals and essential substances; The history of eating it is very long and goes back to 7 thousand years BC.
Among the nuts we consume, pistachio has a special place. In addition to the unique taste, this nut owes its popularity to its properties and benefits. In this article, we decide to talk about the benefits and properties of pistachios for health.
Nutritional value of pistachios
Pistachios contain nutrients such as:
• Carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, fat and dietary fibers.
• Pistachios are also rich in minerals, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, copper and sodium.
• These nuts have essential vitamins, such as vitamins C, B6, A, and K, thiamin, folate, choline, acid and betaine.
The following sources are available in 100 grams of pistachio nuts:
• Fat content 54 grams
• Calcium 130 mg
• Phosphorus 500 mg
• Iron 5.7 mg
• 15 grams of starch
• 2.5 grams of water
• 20 grams of protein
• Potassium 950 mg
• Vitamin A 230 units
• Vitamin B 10.7 mg
• Vitamin B3 1.5 mg
Benefits and medicinal properties of pistachios
• Pistachio bark decoction helps relieve the itching of female genital organs.
• A decoction of pistachio tree bark and leaves helps relieve anus pain and itching.
• Pistachios are blood-forming because of their iron content, and those suffering from anemia must eat some pistachios daily.
• Eating pistachios strengthens sexual power.
• Strengthens the brain and mind.
• Pistachio strengthens the stomach.
• Useful for relieving cough.
• Useful for calming the heart and calming nerves.
• Pistachios are recommended to open the liver channels.
• Treats common diarrhea and dysentery.
• One of the essential nutrients in pistachios, which is present in large amounts, is vitamin B6, which has essential functions in the human body. Among the benefits of this vitamin for the health of the body, we can mention the regulation of blood sugar and the formation of hemoglobin. This molecule carries oxygen in red blood cells. Another essential element that is abundant in pistachios is potassium. The potassium in pistachios is more than in half of a banana.
In traditional medicine, pistachios are considered hot and dry. In addition, these nuts are hematopoietic and can be very useful for people suffering from anemia and pregnant women. Other properties of pistachios in traditional medicine include strengthening the brain, calming the nerves, strengthening the stomach, treating diarrhea and relieving cough. In addition, in traditional medicine, countless benefits are listed for the green skin of fresh pistachios, the most important of which are:
The removal of bad breath.
The treatment of mouth ulcers.
The strengthening and strengthening of the gums.
The treatment of nausea and vomiting.
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