Ningyang Jujube refers to the jujube produced in the area around Shentong Mountain, Geshi Town, Ningyang County. Its scientific name is Yuanling Jujube, and the local people call it Yuanzao Jujube, which is one of the three major specialties in Tai 'an. Jujube with round bell is known as the "crown of hundreds of fruits", which has a long history. It was planted as early as the end of Song Dynasty and the beginning of Yuan Dynasty, and was regarded as a tribute by emperors of past dynasties. Jujube with round fruit is large, with uneven head and tail, slightly long fruit shape, bright red color, small multi-core meat, long and sweet silk, and rich taste, which has excellent nutritional and medicinal value. Due to the unique geological conditions in Shentong Mountain, Ningyang Geshiyuanling Jujube is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Sugar, protein and fat are all higher than other similar varieties, and their taste is rich and creamy, with endless aftertaste after eating. Moderate consumption can nourish human capillaries, prevent bleeding, and has remarkable curative effect on hypertension and hepatobiliary diseases, and has the functions of nourishing stomach and spleen, nourishing blood and strengthening spirit, and prolonging life. Its medical value and health care efficacy rank first among all fruits, and it is called "natural vitamin pill" by the medical community. 1982 Ningyang Yuanling Jujube was listed as a national health jujube, 1986 Ningyang County was listed as a national jujube development base county by the Ministry of Forestry. 1996, Ningyang "Yuanling Jujube" was rated as a brand-name product by consumers at the Shanghai Famous Commodities Fair; 1998, Ningyang's "Yuanling Jujube" and "Long Jujube" were both rated as national recommended brands by the National Committee for Exhibition and Trading of Deputy Famous, Excellent, New and Rare Products; In September 2000, at the Leling National Jujube Fair, Ningyang "Yuanling Jujube" was awarded the national gold medal; In 200 1 year, it won the title of "Quality Product of China International Agricultural Expo". Nutritional analysis 1, jujube is rich in calcium and iron, which play an important role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and anemia. Middle-aged and elderly people often suffer from osteoporosis during menopause, and teenagers and women who are at the peak of growth and development are prone to anemia. Jujube will have an ideal dietotherapy effect for them, and its effect is usually incomparable with drugs. 2. Jujube can improve the phagocytic function of mononuclear phagocyte system in the body, protect the liver and enhance physical strength. Jujube has the effects of benefiting qi and nourishing kidney, nourishing blood and caring skin, nourishing liver and lowering blood pressure, calming nerves and strengthening yang, and treating asthenia and strain. Jujube is rich in cyclic adenosine monophosphate and catechuic acid, which have unique anti-cancer and antihypertensive effects, so jujube is an excellent nutritional tonic. "If you eat three dates a day, your beauty will not grow old.". 3. Rutin contained in jujube is a substance that softens blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure, and has preventive and therapeutic effects on hypertension; 4. Dried jujube is also a traditional Chinese medicine, which also has a good nourishing effect on people who are weak after illness; 5. Jujube can improve human immunity and inhibit cancer cells: pharmacological studies have found that jujube can promote the production of white blood cells, reduce serum cholesterol, increase serum albumin and protect the liver. Jujube also contains substances that inhibit cancer cells and even transform cancer cells into normal cells; 6. Jujube can also resist allergy, remove foul smell, calm the mind and soothe the nerves, improve intelligence and brain, and enhance appetite. Friendly reminder: According to Qilu Evening News (Taian Edition) on February 29th, 2009/kloc-0, Ningyang jujube only accounts for 1% of the market share of jujube in Taian, so beware of counterfeiting when buying.