Jujube is a fruit that grows abundantly in the North of Vietnam from late March to early April. While it has many benefits, consuming jujube improperly can also be harmful to health. Below are some things to avoid when eating jujube that you should know.
Jujube is commonly grown in the northern provinces of Vietnam, where the fruit is used both for eating and in sour soups.
The composition of jujube includes 92% water, 1.25% protein, 2% organic acid, 2.1% carbohydrates, 2.3% cellulose, 27mg% calcium, 30mg% phosphorus, and 0.2mg% iron.
Jujube contains a high amount of organic acids, while jujube leaves contain tannins, saponins, and polyphenols.
Improper consumption of jujube can be harmful to health.
According to Dr. Nguyen Xuan Huong, former president of the Vietnam Traditional Medicine Association, various parts of the jujube tree, from leaves to roots, are effective in treating ailments in traditional medicine.
The jujube fruit has a sour and astringent taste, is neutral in nature, and affects the respiratory and large intestinal systems. It helps relieve coughs, expel phlegm, alleviate asthma, and treat dysentery and diarrhea.
Jujube leaves can be used fresh or dried to treat dysentery, fevers, asthma, and excessive phlegm. The seeds have antiseptic properties and can treat parasitic infections. The roots can be boiled for baths to treat boils.
Although jujube is relatively safe, health experts warn that improper consumption of jujube can be harmful to health.
Why Should You Clean the Surface When Eating Jujube?
When eating jujube, you should know that the riper the fruit is, the thinner the pollen layer on the outside, making it easier to clean. When eating, you should scrape off the pollen layer to avoid throat irritation caused by the jujube skin.
Additionally, due to the sour and astringent taste of jujube, it is advisable to avoid eating it on an empty stomach as it can irritate the stomach.
The ideal time to eat jujube is about 30 minutes after a meal. When experiencing cold symptoms, one should avoid consuming sour and astringent fruits like jujube, plums, or mangoes.
The ideal time to eat jujube is about 30 minutes after a meal.
Who Should Avoid Eating Jujube?
Several groups should be cautious when eating jujube and should avoid consuming too much of this fruit: Individuals with stomach pain or ulcers should be careful when consuming this fruit due to its high acidity, which can exacerbate pain and worsen their condition.
People with irritable bowel syndrome who experience alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas should also refrain from eating jujube.
Children under one year old have immature stomachs and digestive systems that may not be able to handle the sour taste of jujube.
For older children, care should be taken to prevent choking on the seeds, as this can pose a serious risk if not treated promptly.
