Of course. Researchers in China tested the nutritional components of pepper leaves, and proved that pepper leaves are more nutritious than peppers. The research shows that the amino acids of pepper leaf protein are complete, and the total content is nearly three times higher than that of pepper fruit.

Among them, the content of essential amino acids is 9.74%/2.84%; The umami amino acid content in leaves/fruits is 4.1%/2.79%; The content of sweet amino acids in leaves/fruits is 8.0%/2.36%. Analysis of mineral elements: In addition to magnesium content, the contents of iron, calcium, manganese, copper and zinc in leaves are obviously higher than those in fruits, and the content of selenium with cancer prevention function in leaves is nearly 1 times that of fruits. In addition, pepper leaves are rich in carotene, vitamins and other beneficial ingredients.

Extended data:

Pepper leaves belong to the genus Capsicum, a solanaceae plant, which is a plant with homology of medicine and food. Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves are used as medicine, which has the effects of detumescence, dredging collaterals, killing insects and relieving itching; Pepper leaves can be eaten as vegetables, sweet and smooth, with good taste, and can be eaten as green leafy vegetables.

Natural plants supplement calcium: Chili leaves not only contain a lot of trace elements needed by human body to reduce calcium loss, but also contain a lot of calcium itself. The results showed that the calcium content of pepper leaves was 233 mg (calculated as 100 g), while the calcium content of "high calcium milk" was only 1 18 mg. In this way, the calcium content of pepper leaves and their components is much higher than that of "high calcium milk".

Dispelling cold and warming stomach: Jiegan Chili Leaf Decoction has the effects of dispelling cold and warming stomach, eliminating dampness and strengthening spleen, nourishing blood and dispelling cold, nourishing liver and improving eyesight. It is especially suitable for stomachache caused by deficiency cold.

Lose weight: Pepper leaves can lose weight, because pepper leaves can burn fat. Can consume more than 25% of the heat. When spicy food is burning in the stomach, it is more obvious to drink a cup of caffeine-rich black tea. Pepper can also promote the production of two enzymes in the body. In the process of burning fat, they can "persuade" fat cells to unload, while preventing excessive accumulation of fat.

References:

Pepper Leaf _ Baidu Encyclopedia