The root of sheep's hoof is an underground stem, which belongs to perennial herbs. Its leaves are arrow-shaped and its flowers are white or lavender, which are common in northeast, north and northwest China. The main components of Rumex japonicus root are saponins, flavonoids, amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and so on. Has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing yin, moistening dryness, promoting diuresis, reducing swelling, lowering blood pressure and resisting oxidation.

Picking and preservation

The picking time of sheep hoof roots is generally in autumn. Choose the root of sheep's hoof growing in mountainous areas or meadows, and be careful not to damage plants when digging. After selection, clean the root of sheep hoof, air dry it to a semi-dry state, then cut it into thin slices or thin strips and put it in a ventilated and dry place. The shelf life is generally about half a year.

manufacturing method

There are many ways to make the root of sheep's hoof, of which the following two are more common:

Mutton hoof root dessert store

Required materials: 30 grams of sheep's hoof root, appropriate amount of rock sugar and water.

Steps:

1. Wash the root of sheep's hoof and cut it into thin slices.

2. Put the mutton hoof root slices into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, and turn to low heat for about 30 minutes after the fire is boiled.

3. Add a proper amount of rock sugar and continue to cook until the rock sugar is completely dissolved.

4. Turn off the fire and serve after cooling.

Mutton hoof root porridge

Required materials: 50g of sheep hoof root, glutinous rice 100g, proper amount of red dates and water.

Steps:

1. Wash the root of sheep's hoof and cut it into thin slices.

2. Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

3. Put the mutton hoof root slices and red dates into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, and turn to low heat for about 20 minutes after the fire is boiled.

4. Put the soaked glutinous rice into the pot and continue to cook until the glutinous rice is cooked.

5. Serve after cooling.

Efficacy and function

The root of sheep's hoof has many functions, mainly including the following aspects:

clear heat and detoxicate

Saponins and flavonoids in the root of sheep's hoof have the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and can be used to treat fever and carbuncle.

Nourishing yin and moistening dryness

Polysaccharides and amino acids in the root of sheep's hoof have the functions of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and can be used to treat symptoms such as dry mouth and cough.

Diuretic detumescence

Polysaccharides and saponins in the root of sheep's hoof have diuretic and detumescence effects, and can be used to treat edema, oliguria and other diseases.

bring down the blood pressure

Saponins and flavonoids in the root of sheep's hoof have the effect of lowering blood pressure and can be used to treat hypertension and other symptoms.

antioxidation

Vitamins and flavonoids in the root of sheep's hoof have antioxidant effects, which can be used to delay aging and protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Matters needing attention

Although the root of sheep's hoof has many functions and functions, we should also pay attention to the following points when using it:

1. The root of sheep's hoof has a strong diuretic effect, so excessive use should be avoided to avoid adverse reactions such as dehydration.

2. The sheep's hoof is cold, and those with deficiency of spleen and stomach should not eat more.

3. Pregnant women and lactating women should avoid eating sheep's hoof roots, so as not to affect the health of the fetus or baby.