Efficacy of konjac
1, detoxification and catharsis
Amorphophallus konjac is cold, which can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, detoxify and reduce swelling, and moisten the intestines to relieve constipation. The dietary fiber in konjac can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, remove the fat accumulation in the intestine, excrete toxic substances, moisten the intestine to relieve constipation, expel toxins and clear the stomach.
2. Reduce blood lipid and blood sugar
Grape mannan in konjac can prevent human body from digesting and absorbing cholesterol, thus playing a good role in reducing blood lipid; Amorphophallus konjac contains a large number of water-soluble fibers, which can absorb sugar in the stomach and directly enter the small intestine, inhibit the absorption of sugar in the small intestine, effectively reduce postprandial blood sugar, thus reducing the burden on the pancreas, making the glucose metabolism of diabetic patients in a virtuous circle and keeping the blood sugar value within a certain range.
Step 3 fight cancer
Konjac has the reputation of "anti-cancer magic clothes". It contains a gel-like chemical substance with magical anti-cancer power. After entering the human body, this gel-like substance can form a translucent magic coat and adhere to the intestinal wall, blocking all kinds of harmful substances and playing an anti-cancer role.
4, anti-corrosion and antibacterial
Konjac contains a natural antibiotic. After mixing with other raw materials, konjac flour can form an antibacterial film on the surface of food, prevent bacterial pollution, prolong storage time, and play a role in preservation and antibacterial.
Step 5 lower cholesterol
Konjac glucomannan can effectively inhibit the absorption of lipolytic substances such as cholesterol and bile acid in small intestine, promote fat excretion, reduce the total amount of triglyceride and cholesterol in serum, prevent arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
6. Promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain
Amorphophallus konjac has the function of heat preservation, pungent and warm nature, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. In ancient folk therapy, konjac was used as a material to treat stomach pain and shoulder pain. Wrap the steamed konjac in a towel and put it on the affected area to relieve the pain.
Taboos for eating konjac
People with cold konjac, typhoid fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal discomfort should not eat more; Amorphophallus konjac is a hair growth product. People with skin diseases such as rash and itchy skin should eat less. Amorphophallus konjac is poisonous and cannot be eaten raw. It needs grinding and cooking for more than 3 hours before it can be eaten.
Konjac and taro are not the same thing.
. Because the whole plant of Amorphophallus konjac is poisonous, especially the tuber, it can't be eaten directly. It must be ground, boiled and rinsed for detoxification, and its processed products can be purchased from supermarkets.