Houttuynia cordata Thunb, also known as broken ear root, often appears on people's dining tables. People who like it like it very much, and people who don't like it are very annoying.
Houttuynia cordata Thunb has many functions, among which the functions in modern clinical medicine include clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis and detumescence. Related research shows that houttuynin in Houttuynia cordata can resist bacteria, especially pneumococcus, Staphylococcus aureus and so on, and has a significant inhibitory effect.
In addition, Houttuynia cordata contains quercitrin, which has diuretic effect. Therefore, Houttuynia cordata Thunb has very important medicinal value, can benefit human beings, and has a wide range of uses.
As the saying goes, there are many people who are red. Since the nutritional value and dietotherapy function of Houttuynia cordata Thunb were discovered, the sales volume soared and the price rose. Some people say that Houttuynia cordata is "harmful to grass" and will cause cancer if eaten. What's going on here?
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Why Houttuynia cordata? A kind of "harmful grass", which will cause cancer if eaten?
A study in Science Translational Medicine shows that the prevalence of liver cancer in Asia is closely related to the gene mutation caused by aristolochic acid. Houttuynia cordata Thunb is rich in aristolochic acid, so it is considered that frequent consumption of Houttuynia cordata Thunb will cause cancer, which has aroused great concern.
The idea that Houttuynia cordata is carcinogenic comes from a research result. In 2003, a research team in Taiwan Province Province analyzed the genes of 98 patients with liver cancer, and found that 80% of the patients' genes contained the genetic mutation fingerprints of aristolochic acid, so they speculated that aristolochic acid was one of the reasons for the high incidence of liver cancer in Asia.
It happens that Houttuynia cordata is rich in aristolochic acid, so people take it for granted that eating Houttuynia cordata will cause cancer. In fact, this is all a misunderstanding.
We think that the carcinogen aristolochic acid is different from houttuynia cordata. Aristolochic acid is aristolochic acid I, which is carcinogenic. Houttuynia cordata contains BII, AII and FII. The former has nothing to do with the latter. Since it's not the same substance, you don't have to worry about cancer.
-Houttuynia cordata Thunb not only does not cause cancer, but also has anticancer effect.
Cancer magazine published a report on the results of a study conducted by a Japanese university, which revealed that Houttuynia cordata extract may be effective in treating prostate cancer.
Researchers found that Houttuynia cordata extract and its ethyl acetate components can kill androgen prostate cancer cells and CRPC cells, and found that rutin is the main active component in the extract and ethyl acetate components, and conducted related experiments on the experimental group, and found that eating 1% Houttuynia cordata extract mixed feed can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
However, it should be noted that Houttuynia cordata Thunb has anti-cancer effect, which only stays in animal experiments, and more research basis is needed for its real application in human body, and Houttuynia cordata Thunb extract and Houttuynia cordata Thunb are not the same thing.
Even if Houttuynia cordata extract has anticancer effect, it doesn't mean that Houttuynia cordata can resist cancer, so it needs to be treated scientifically and rationally.
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How to eat houttuynia cordata often? A short message tells you the answer.
Houttuynia cordata Thunb, as a Chinese herbal medicine, is not recommended to be taken for a long time. After all, it is a three-point poison. If there is no discomfort, it is not recommended to eat it regularly.
The benefits of moderate consumption of Houttuynia cordata Thunb are as follows:
1, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal
Houttuynia cordata Thunb It has a strong bactericidal effect and is a natural antibiotic. Houttuynia cordata Thunb , lauraldehyde and other substances, can inhibit the production of Staphylococcus aureus and influenza Bacillus, effectively remove harmful microorganisms and viruses in the body, and have anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.
In addition, houttuynia cordata. It can also kill germs that cause wind-heat colds and flu, and effectively prevent colds, fever and flu. I don't know where the inflammation of the body is, but I can also take Houttuynia cordata to adjust it.
2, diuretic stranguria
Quercetin contained in Houttuynia cordata helps to dilate capillaries and promote blood circulation. At the same time, Houttuynia cordata contains a lot of potassium, which has a good detumescence and diuretic effect.
3. Radiation protection
Houttuynia cordata Thunb has strong radiation resistance, which is very suitable for people who are often exposed to radiation sources and harmful substances, as well as aircrew.
4, improve the body's immunity
Modern pharmacological research shows that Houttuynia cordata contains Houttuynia cordata Thunb, Houttuynia cordata Thunb soup and other ingredients, which can significantly enhance the secretion and phagocytosis of white blood cells in the blood, improve the properdin of human serum, better resist the invasion of viruses and bacteria, and help to enhance the body's immunity.
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Taboo of houttuynia cordata Thunb.
1, don't eat too much.
Houttuynia cordata Thunb It is slightly toxic and has certain side effects. Normal consumption will not be a problem, but eating too much will damage the yang and make people weak. Houttuynia cordata is recorded in Bielu. "Eating too much makes people asthma."
2, cold people can not eat.
Houttuynia cordata is cold, and people with cold constitution eat too much Houttuynia cordata, which will make the coldness in the body more serious. At present, there are too many women with weak constitution, and the possibility of continuing to eat Houttuynia cordata Thunb is greatly increased.
3, people with weak spleen and stomach can not eat.
If the spleen and stomach are not good, it is best not to eat houttuynia cordata. After all, the cold of Houttuynia cordata will make the problem of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold more serious, and induce serious symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
4, people with allergies can't eat.
Allergy to houttuynia cordata is rare, but it can still happen. A few people have allergic symptoms such as itchy skin and red lips after using Houttuynia cordata Thunb. People with allergies or a history of allergies must eat Houttuynia cordata carefully.
4. People with poor liver should not eat it.
Houttuynia cordata Thunb has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and repercussive effects, but it is less toxic, and people with poor liver function will bring greater burden and pressure to liver operation and cause liver damage.
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Share fried bacon with Houttuynia cordata Thunb.
Fried houttuynia cordata with bacon can not only reduce its fishy smell, but also help to improve its taste and nutrition.
Ingredients: a handful of houttuynia cordata, a piece of bacon (fat and thin together), two or three onions, one piece of ginger, three cloves of garlic, two dried peppers and a proper amount of salt.
Practice steps:
1, houttuynia cordata. Remove excess roots, knead into small pieces, and wash for later use.
2. Wash and slice bacon, dice garlic cloves, shred ginger, and shred dried peppers.
3. Add garlic and shredded ginger to the hot oil and stir fry.
4. Add red pepper and stir fry.
5. Stir-fry the bacon and fry the fat part of the bacon.
6. Add Houttuynia cordata and continue to stir fry.
7. After the houttuynia cordata is cooked, add the scallion and continue to fry.
8. Add onion leaves and stir fry for a while.
9. Finally, add salt to taste and take out the pot.
Tips:
Food is the source of human nutrition. Every food contains various nutrients. No food can meet all the nutritional needs of the human body. There is no perfect food and no useless food.
All kinds of foods have different nutritional characteristics, and they must be reasonably matched to be comprehensive. Nutritional balance is the foundation of health, so we advocate: scientific understanding of food, balanced diet for health care. # Xia Fang Health Guide #