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Can kapok on the roadside be eaten?
Kapok is edible, but you must first find out whether it is really kapok.

Reason:

One: The extracts from the roots and stems of kapok can be used as astringents and analgesics. Its juice can be used to treat dysentery, and its root bark, stem bark and thorn can be ground into ointment to treat acne. It is said that whenever kapok blooms, there are many old people and children in the village. They will pick up the flowers when they fall, and then dry them, which can be used to make tea, soup and medicine.

Second, the value of diet therapy

1, kapok Chen Pizhou

Strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, moistening lung and relieving cough.

2, kapok three flower drinks

Clearing away heat and toxic materials, cooling blood and stopping dysentery.

3, kapok crucian carp soup

Strengthening spleen and nourishing stomach, clearing heat and promoting diuresis, cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

4, kapok mushroom

Clearing heat, cooling blood and strengthening spleen.

5. Boil kapok soup

Eliminating dampness and promoting diuresis, invigorating spleen and soothing liver. Kapok is often a good ingredient for Guangdong folk to get rid of dampness, which is effective, peaceful and moist, and is most suitable for early spring.

However, despite kapok

Can effectively promote the body to treat all kinds of uncomfortable diseases, but also make the mood more pleasant. But kapok belongs to a kind of Chinese herbal medicine after all, so it must be used more carefully in life. For example, it is not suitable to take rice cotton in spring and summer, and it is not allowed to take a large amount at one time. The specific taboos of kapok soaking in water are as follows:

First, the identification method of kapok.

If you want to better prevent kapok from being damaged by soaking in water, you need to do your homework to select kapok to prevent the possibility of problems from the source. The flowers of kapok are relatively long, usually between five centimeters and eight centimeters. After drying, the petals will shrink and wrinkle, and some irregular blocks will appear at the same time. Kapok has a better distinguishing feature, that is, this flower has no pedicel and ovary, so it can be chosen according to this feature in life.

Kapok is thick, but it is also brittle, with reddish brown inside and brown or dark brown outside. At the same time, there are many stamens, all arranged in rows. This kind of flower is light in color and can taste sweet when chewed in the mouth. Generally speaking, if the flower of kapok is big and complete, and the color is brown, then this flower is the best.

Second: the taboo of taking kapok.

Kapok, also known as hero flower in some parts of China, usually opens in March and April. This kind of flower is brightly colored, and March and April are the most beautiful scenery in this city every year. Kapok is a treasure all over the body, flowers, roots and skins can be used, and its medicinal value is also very good. Experts tell us that kapok has a good therapeutic effect on gastrointestinal diseases after taking it, and it can also clear away heat and detoxify, diuretic and treat dysentery. And the effective health care effect is also very good.

Although kapok can also be used for making tea and soup besides viewing, it is recommended that you be cautious when using kapok in your life. This medicinal material can not be taken in large quantities for a long time, otherwise the body will have abdominal distension and bowel sounds, in addition, it will reduce the eating function and appetite, which will seriously harm the stomach and health.

If you are allergic to pollen, it is also recommended not to use kapok to avoid side effects. Pregnant women and menstruating women are also not suitable for taking kapok, because kapok is cold and sweet, which can easily lead to negative body increase and seriously endanger life safety.

Third: the dosage of kapok.

If you need to know the taboo of soaking kapok in water in life, you must know enough about the dosage and use time of this medicinal material. Kapok is flat and astringent. After taking it, it has the functions of detoxification, clearing away heat and diuresis. In life, it is mostly used for dysentery, bloody collapse and sore poison. However, this medicinal material is cold, so we should pay more attention to the dosage and time of use. The dosage in daily life should be controlled between 5g and10g, and excessive dosage will easily lead to side effects. In addition, it is best not to use it for a long time, otherwise it will endanger your health.

The practice of kapok soup

Ingredients: kapok, coix seed, red beans, pork chop, salt.

Practice: Prepare all the ingredients and seasonings, then blanch the pig with boiling water, and then wash the other ingredients. Put all the ingredients together in a pot and add water. After the fire boils, simmer for 90 minutes, and finally add the right amount of salt.

Efficacy: Kapok has a very good effect on the body after taking it. This kapok soup is suitable for summer, which can not only prevent heatstroke, but also stimulate appetite and promote gastrointestinal health.

Note: this soup cannot be taken for a long time, and the amount and frequency of taking it every day should be specially controlled. Don't be greedy.

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