In September, the ground is full of ripe ginkgo fruits. Some people say they are edible, while others say they are poisonous. What’s going on?

August is about to pass, and then comes the golden autumn of September. Although the weather in the south is still very hot, the harvest season is always here, and there is a bit more coolness in the morning and evening.

When the autumn wind blows, a lot of leaves are always blown off. As the leaves fall, you will find that the ginkgo trees in the community and on the roadside are already full of fruits, and all of them are golden. It is plump and very pleasant to look at. Ginkgo is generally called "white fruit". This type of ginkgo on the street and in the community is particularly controversial.

Autumn is here, and there are many ginkgo fruits among the golden ginkgo leaves all over the ground. Many people will carry bags to pick up ginkgo fruits. Some people think that such ginkgo fruits are inedible or even poisonous, so it is best not to pick them up. , so can ginkgo be eaten? Is it really poisonous?

Ginkgo is the fruit of the ginkgo tree. It is green before immature and yellow when mature. What we eat is the kernel inside, and the kernel is It's white, so it's called ginkgo.

Can ginkgo be eaten? It is recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": cooked food warms the spleen and replenishes qi, relieves asthma and cough, relieves urination, and relieves white turbidity; raw food reduces phlegm, disinfects, and kills insects.

Therefore, ginkgo can be eaten, and it can be eaten raw or cooked. It is rich in protein, vitamins and other trace elements, and has high nutritional value. It is a good food tonic, so every autumn When the time comes, there will be many people picking up ginkgo fruits.

Then why do some people say that it cannot be eaten? Is this thing poisonous?

In fact, this is related to the environment. The types of ginkgo trees planted in cities are different from those in mountain forests. Ginkgo trees planted in cities are more for the landscape effect and for the purpose of To ensure the survival of the ginkgo tree, pesticides are often sprayed. In addition, the road is busy with traffic and there is a lot of dust. It is no wonder that some people say that they cannot pick up ginkgo fruits that fall in such an environment.

Although there are a lot of ginkgo fruits in street communities, it is recommended that you don’t pick them up. As for whether ginkgo fruits are poisonous? In fact, it is true that ginkgo contains ginkgolic acid and ginkgo biloba, which are toxic substances. But you can rest assured that as long as you don’t eat a lot of ginkgo, there will be no problem at all.

Conclusion

Ginkgo is about to mature, but it is best not to pick up ginkgo in the community or on the street. You can buy it at regular supermarkets and pharmacies. Secondly, ginkgo can be eaten, but you must pay attention to the amount. Although ginkgo is very nutritious and healthy, eating too much can still cause poisoning.

Have you ever picked up ginkgo?