Water chestnut is an aquatic plant of water chestnut, also known as water chestnut, water chestnut and water chestnut. Artificial cultivation is found in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River in the south of Shaanxi, and in the plains of Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan Province provinces.
Efficacy and function of water chestnut
The water chestnut vine enters the lung meridian and stomach meridian, which has a good effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials, clearing away heat toxin in the body and preventing diseases. People who often have sores on their mouths, sore throats and red eyes can eat more water chestnut vines.
Water chestnut can sterilize and inhibit bacteria. It can inhibit the activity of virus, prevent the canceration of human cells and prevent the production of carcinogens. Regular consumption can significantly reduce the incidence of cancer.
Eleocharis tuberosa contains dietary fiber which can promote digestion, promote the metabolism of the body, accelerate the discharge of harmful substances such as cholesterol and fat in the body, prevent it from accumulating in the body, and lose weight if eaten frequently.
Edible method of water chestnut
1, the water chestnut vine can be fried. Select tender water chestnut vine, dispose of inedible parts, soak in light salt water, carefully scrub water chestnut vine and cut it into small pieces, cut red pepper into small pieces, and cut garlic into small pieces.
2. Add a little cooking oil to the wok and put it on the fire. When it's 50% hot, put garlic in a wok, stir-fry red pepper in the wok for a while, then put water chestnut vine in the wok, stir-fry over high fire, add a little salt to taste, and turn off the heat.
Taboo of water chestnut
The water chestnut vine has no side effects and can be eaten by ordinary people, but it should be noted that although it has great medicinal value, it should not be eaten in excess, let alone cooked with pork, which may easily cause abdominal pain.