Although leek has the effects of warming kidney, strengthening yang, strengthening stomach and warming body, it is suitable for people with constipation, dysmenorrhea and yang deficiency. But not everyone can eat leeks, and eating leeks is also very particular. Avoid eating leeks with spinach, otherwise it will cause acute diarrhea and abdominal pain. Moreover, in summer, the gastrointestinal function of ordinary people is reduced, and eating too much leek will cause acid reflux and abdominal distension. Leek will get angry if you eat too much, and it is not easy to digest. Therefore, patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire, eye diseases and weak gastrointestinal function should not eat more.

Leek yellow, also known as "leek bud", "leek yellow bud" and "leek yellow", commonly known as "leek white", is the product of softening and yellowing of leek. Leek is dark and grows completely in the dark. Because there is no sunlight supply, photosynthesis cannot be produced. Chlorophyll will turn yellow after synthesis, which is called "leek yellow". Due to insufficient sunshine, it is yellow and white, and its nutritional value is not as good as that of leek. It is a perennial herb of Liliaceae, with seeds and leaves as medicine. Has the effects of invigorating stomach, refreshing mind, stopping sweating, arresting astringency, tonifying kidney, strengthening yang, and arresting ejaculation.

nutritive value

Leek is rich in minerals such as protein, sugar, calcium, iron and phosphorus, provitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C and nicotinic acid, as well as glycosides and bitter substances. Has the effects of dispelling cold, removing blood stasis, strengthening physical strength and stimulating appetite. Leek can also continue bones and muscles and cure injuries. However, people with yin deficiency and internal heat and eye diseases should not eat.

Edible efficacy

1. Bushen Wenyang: Chinese chives are warm and pungent, and have the function of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang, so they can be used to treat impotence, nocturnal emission and premature ejaculation.

2. Benefiting the liver and strengthening the stomach: Essential oils, sulfides and other special ingredients give off a unique pungent smell, which helps to regulate liver qi, stimulate appetite and enhance digestive function.

3, promoting qi and regulating blood: the pungent taste of leek has the effect of removing blood stasis and promoting blood circulation, promoting qi and guiding stagnation, and is suitable for traumatic injury, nausea, enteritis, vomiting blood, chest pain and other symptoms.

4, laxative: leeks contain a lot of vitamins and crude fiber, which can wrap the hair, gravel, metal chips and even needles in the digestive tract and excrete them with the stool. Known as the "intestinal grass" for treating constipation and preventing intestinal cancer.

Applicable people

The general population can eat it. Especially suitable for people with constipation, postpartum hypogalactia and cold constitution.

Taboo crowd

People with yin deficiency and excessive fire, eye diseases and gastrointestinal weakness should not eat more.

shopping tips

It is best to have leaves that are not withered, rotten or green.