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What are the functions of fragrant source, stevia leaf, orange leaf and Bai Meihua?
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Used for liver depression, chest distress, rib swelling and abdominal distension. The compatibility with other traditional Chinese medicines is better.

Stevioside is native to the east coast of Paraguay and Brazil in South America. Since ancient times, local residents have used stevia rebaudiana leaves to make tea, or added it to various drinks as herbal medicine. Stevia rebaudiana leaves have been discovered in Europe since16th century, but the real mystery of Stevia rebaudiana leaves was revealed in 1899, 193 1 year. Efficacy: Stevia rebaudiana is a familiar sweetener and a common perennial herb at the junction of Paraguay and Brazil in South America. The leaves of Stevia rebaudiana contain a sweet substance called Stevia rebaudiana. The refined Stevia rebaudiana is colorless and tasteless crystals, and its sweetness is 200 times that of sugar. Because of its low calorie, easy to dissolve in water or alcohol, heat-resistant, it can be said that it is a sugar product without calories, and it is a commonly used sweetener in diet or diet food for diabetic patients. Stevia rebaudiana is called "Kahei" (Gulani language, meaning "sweet grass") in Paraguay, which is used to add sweetness to Paraguay tea (yerba mate) and so on. Sexual taste and meridian tropism: sweet and cool. Stevioside, with low calorie and high sweetness, mainly contains stevioside and stevioside A3. Stevioside A3 is 300 times sweeter than sucrose, and stevioside A3 is 450 times sweeter, with no toxicity or adverse reaction. Stevia rebaudiana leaves were first cultivated in 1964. At present, stevia rebaudiana leaves are planted in more than 20 countries around the world to meet the growing market demand. If you insist on the natural flavor of herbal tea, steviosin contained in stevia rebaudiana leaves is the best choice for the sweetness of herbal tea. Its sweetness is about 200 times that of ordinary sucrose, its calorie is extremely low, it is easily soluble in water and heat-resistant, and it will not increase the calorie and sugar burden of human body. Drinking stevia tea regularly can eliminate fatigue and reduce blood sugar concentration. Stevia tea brewed separately is only sweet. When you are tired or want the sweetness in your tea, you can mix other flowers and plants to drink. Nourishing yin and promoting fluid production are used for patients with insufficient stomach yin, dry mouth and thirst, and also for patients with essential hypertension, diabetes, obesity and sugar restriction. Clinical observation shows that it can lower blood pressure and blood sugar. Help digestion and promote the function of pancreas and spleen and stomach; Nourishing liver, nourishing essence and refreshing; Regulating blood sugar, losing weight and caring skin are in line with modern people's pursuit of a healthy lifestyle of low calorie, sugar-free, carbohydrate-free and fat-free, especially suitable for overweight people and diabetic patients. Stevioside has been officially used as a safe sugar substitute in more than 20 countries around the world, and has been approved as a "health food" by the US FDA (1994). Australia is listed as "ARTG" (1999); In Japan and South Korea, it was officially listed as a sugar substitute on the table 30 years ago. Stevioside is approved as a "food additive" in China. Note: Because it is very sweet, please start with a small amount, and then gradually increase to the sweetness you want; The sweetness is very strong, so pay attention to the dosage. Suitable for matching: all medicinal teas. Brewing method: its sweetness is 200 to 300 times that of sugar. Pay attention to the dosage when using it, otherwise it will make the scented tea too sweet and not delicious!

Oranges are sweet and sour, cool, and enter the lungs and stomach; Has the effects of stimulating appetite, regulating qi, quenching thirst and moistening lung; Indications: qi stagnation in chest and diaphragm, vomiting, anorexia, deficiency of stomach yin, dry mouth, cough due to lung heat, and excessive drinking.

Chinese medicine believes that oranges have the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough, resolving phlegm, strengthening spleen, promoting qi circulation and quenching thirst, and are excellent fruits for men, women and children (especially the elderly, patients with acute and chronic bronchitis and cardiovascular diseases). Oranges are treasures: not only the pulp has high medicinal value, but also its skin, core, collaterals and leaves are "authentic medicinal materials". Orange peel, medically known as "dried tangerine peel", has the effects of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach, and is often used to prevent and treat chest pain, hernia, breast distension, breast lump, stomachache and dyspepsia. Its stone is called "orange stone", which has the effect of dispersing stagnation and relieving pain. Clinically, it is often used to treat testicular swelling and pain and mastitis swelling and pain. Orange collaterals, that is, reticular meridians on orange pulp, have the effects of dredging collaterals, eliminating phlegm, promoting qi circulation and promoting blood circulation, and are often used to treat phlegm and blood stasis cough. Because orange collaterals are rich in vitamin P, it can effectively prevent and treat hypertension, and it is good for the elderly to eat more. Orange leaves have the effects of soothing the liver, regulating qi, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and are important drugs for treating hypochondriac pain and breast swelling pain. The white inner layer of orange peel is scraped off, and only the epidermis is called "orange red", which has the effects of regulating lung qi and resolving phlegm, and is often used to treat cough and hiccup in clinic.

Oranges are rich in sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose), vitamins, malic acid, citric acid, protein, fat, dietary fiber and various minerals. A recent study by Australian scientific and industrial research institutions shows that eating/kloc-0 oranges a day can protect people from certain cancers (such as oral cancer, laryngeal cancer and gastric cancer).

The flesh, skin, collateral, core and leaves of oranges are all medicines. Orange peel, also known as dried tangerine peel, is one of the important drugs. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that dried tangerine peel is "the same supplement is the supplement; Laxative diarrhea; The same liter of medicine will go up; The same medicine will be dropped. " Orange peel is an important medicine for regulating qi, eliminating dampness, promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach. The orange peel epidermis scraped off by the white inner layer is called orange red, which has the functions of regulating lung qi, resolving phlegm and relieving cough; The fascia on orange pulp is called orange collateral, which has the functions of dredging meridians and eliminating phlegm stagnation, and can be used to treat chest tightness, costal pain, intercostal neuralgia and so on. Orange pit can treat low back pain, hernia pain and other diseases; Orange leaves have the function of soothing the liver and can be used to treat costalgia and mastitis. Orange meat has the functions of appetizing, regulating qi, relieving cough and moistening lung. Eating oranges often has a certain effect on treating acute and chronic bronchitis, cough and asthma in the elderly, insufficient body fluid, indigestion, alcoholism, polydipsia and chronic stomach diseases.

What dietotherapy and health care function does orange have?

Oranges are flat, sweet and sour, have the effect of promoting fluid production and relieving cough, and are used for gastrointestinal dryness and heat; Has the effects of regulating stomach and promoting diuresis, and can be used for treating abdominal discomfort and dysuria. It has the function of moistening lung and resolving phlegm, and is suitable for cough due to lung heat. Oranges can inhibit staphylococci, raise blood pressure, excite the heart, inhibit gastrointestinal and uterine peristalsis, reduce the fragility of capillaries and reduce microvascular bleeding. Oranges are good for losing weight.

1. Oranges are rich in vitamin C and citric acid, the former has the function of beautifying, and the latter has the function of eliminating fatigue;

2. The thin endothelium of oranges contains dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote defecation and lower cholesterol;

3. Hesperidin can strengthen the toughness of capillaries, lower blood pressure and dilate the coronary artery of the heart, so oranges are food to prevent coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Studies have confirmed that eating oranges can reduce cholesterol deposited in arterial blood vessels and help reverse atherosclerosis;

4. In fresh citrus juice, there is a substance "Nomilin" with strong anticancer activity, which can decompose carcinogenic chemicals, inhibit and block the growth of cancer cells, multiply the activity of detoxification enzymes in human body, prevent carcinogens from damaging the nucleus and protect the integrity of genes.

Nutritional components of oranges: oranges are rich in nutrients. Every100g of orange pulp contains 0.9g of protein, B0.08 of fat, 0.2g of carbohydrate12.8g of crude fiber, 56mg of calcium, 0.5mg of phosphorus15mg of iron, 0.55mg of carotene and vitamin B.

Nutritional value of oranges: Oranges are low-calorie and low-fat fruits. Every100g of oranges contains 0.7g of protein, 0.6g of fat and 57 calories. Oranges have high nutritional value, and are rich in protein, organic acids, vitamins and essential elements such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, which are incomparable to other fruits. Oranges not only have high nutritional value, but also have the effects of invigorating stomach, moistening lung, enriching blood, clearing bowel and relaxing bowels, which can promote wound healing and have a good auxiliary effect on septicemia. In addition, because oranges contain glucocorticoid, which is a physiologically active substance, it can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of thrombosis, so it also has a good preventive effect on cerebrovascular diseases, such as cerebral thrombosis and stroke. Orange meat is an ideal food for diabetics because it contains ingredients similar to insulin. Motherland medicine also believes that oranges are sweet and sour, cold in nature, and have the effects of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, moistening lung and clearing intestine, enriching blood and strengthening spleen, which can cure anorexia, pale mouth and indigestion, help digestion, resolve phlegm and quench thirst, regulate qi and disperse stagnation.

Nutrition and Health | The Efficacy and Function of Bai Meihua

Protecting stomach

Every year,1~ February is the harvest time in Bai Meihua. Buds are collected, spread on the table and dried. It should be stored in sealed cans and bags in a cool, dry and manic place to prevent insects from eating and getting wet. The flower buds contain volatile oils, mainly isoeugenol, benzaldehyde and benzoic acid. Slight acid, astringent taste and non-toxic. Has the functions of soothing the liver, regulating the stomach and resolving phlegm. Its taste is sour and its nature is stable. Friends with bad stomachs can often drink Bai Mei scented tea.

Bai Mei scented tea is used to treat plum blossom. People who usually have symptoms such as stomachache, loss of appetite, dizziness and lymph node tuberculosis can drink some Bai Mei scented tea appropriately to relieve some of the above symptoms. When Bai Mei scented tea is brewed, it has a strong fragrance. Smelling the fragrance is also a good way for friends who are usually busy with green to relax. Therefore, drinking Bai Mei scented tea can also relieve stress. Bai Meihua has so many functions, what are you hesitating about? Hurry and apply it to your life.