The hypolipidemic and hypotensive effects of peanut shell are mainly related to its flavonoids (luteolin). In addition, peanut shell extract has antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive and expectorant effects, and also has certain effects on lowering cholesterol and relieving atherosclerosis.

Wash the dried peanut shells, decoct them in water, and take 50g ~ 100g each time, which has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on hyperlipidemia and coronary heart disease.

Peanut kernel is rich in nutrients such as protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B 1, B2, E and trace element selenium, which has the functions of strengthening the body resistance, tonifying deficiency, moistening the lung, regulating the stomach and strengthening the spleen. Peanut coats (especially red peanuts) are rich in vitamin K, which can increase the number of platelets and promote blood coagulation.

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People who shouldn't eat peanuts

1. Because of the high content of peanut fat and protein, people with cold and dampness stagnation, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases should not eat it, otherwise it will aggravate diarrhea.

For people with hepatobiliary diseases, peanuts will increase the burden on the liver.

3. People who have strong skin oil secretion and are prone to acne should not eat too many peanuts.

4, because peanuts have hemostatic effect, can enhance blood coagulation and promote thrombosis, so people with high blood viscosity or thrombosis should not eat.

People's Network-Regulating Blood Pressure and Blood Lipid, Boiling Peanut Shell

People's Network-Peanut has high nutritional value, but it is not suitable for four types of people to eat peanuts.