Pistachio is a plant that has long been cultivated in different parts of Iran and there are wild pistachio forests in the northeastern part of Iran, especially on the border of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, and it is thought that the pistachio tree was cultivated in Iran about 3-4 thousand years ago. . Pistachio tree has a very long life and can live up to 300 years. Planted pistachio trees, from about the seventh to the tenth year after planting, reach a significant yield and in the twentieth year reach the highest yield. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 meters and produce an average of 50 kg in a two-year period. Pistachio is a desert plant and can tolerate soils with high salinity and temperatures between -10 degrees in winter and +48 degrees Celsius in summer. This tree needs hot and dry summers to produce and does not grow well in wet or cold regions.
Pistachio Health Benefits
Among the possible health benefits of pistachios:
1. High levels of unsaturated fatty acids and potassium. Both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits.
2. They can lower your chances for cardiovascular disease.
3. Pistachios are bursting with the fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check.
4. Their fiber and protein can make you feel fuller for longer. This fiber can also have a positive effect on your gut by aiding "good" bacteria.
5. They can help you manage your weight since they’re a nutritious and satisfying snack. This may help you eat less overall and lose weight. Buying pistachios in their shells slows down your eating.
6. Some studies suggest that eating pistachios lowers the amount of fat and sugar in your blood, as well as improves the flexibility and tone of your blood vessels.
Finally, it strengthens sexual power, Stimulates hair growth, Natural skin radiance, Improve visual health.
Properties of white pistachio skin
-Pistachio white skin is useful for hemorrhoids. To treat this disease, you should boil the white skin of pistachio in water and put it in the lever and sit in it for a few minutes, which will relieve pain and disease.
Properties of pistachio green skin
-The best medicine is to get rid of bad breath.
-Chewing it heals wounds inside the mouth.
-Rub or chew on the gums to strengthen the gums.
-Brewed pistachio green skin eliminates nausea and vomiting.
-Brewed it is useful for diarrhea.
-To relieve hiccups, brew green pistachio skin and drink a cup of it.
Properties of pistachio oil
Pistachio oil is a desirable moisturizer and is absorbed quickly and does not cause stickiness and is a good option for facial and body massage. Its omega-6 fatty acids eliminate the effects of surgical wounds, prevent wrinkles around the eyes and face, and most importantly, make hair clear. Oral consumption of this oil also has a therapeutic aspect and its phosphorus increases intelligence and memory and its folic acid helps the growth and development of the fetal nervous system.