ABSTRACT: Bitter chrysanthemum is a common vegetable that is cultivated in the north and south of China. It contains rich nutrients and health effects. Especially raw Bitter chrysanthemum can exert its unique medicinal value. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the benefits of growing bitter chrysanthemum. 1: The origin and division of bitter chrysanthemum...
Bitter chrysanthemum is a common vegetable cultivated in the north and south of China. It contains rich nutrients and health effects. Especially raw Bitter chrysanthemum can exert its unique medicinal value. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the benefits of growing bitter chrysanthemum.
1: Origin and classification of bitter chrysanthemum, also known as bitter summer, bitter cattail, kohlrabi, etc., belongs to the Compositae plant and is an annual herb. Bitter chrysanthemum originated in Europe, was later introduced to China, and is now widely cultivated. According to the leaf shape and color, bitter chrysanthemum can be divided into green leaf bitter chrysanthemum, purple-leaf bitter chrysanthemum and white leaf bitter chrysanthemum.
Second: The nutrients of bitter chrysanthemum are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, carotene and other nutrients. Among them, the protein content of bitter chrysanthemum is high, reaching about 3.3%, and its amino acid composition ratio is reasonable and is easy to absorb by the human body.
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3: Health effects of bitter chrysanthemum. bitter chrysanthemum is rich in a variety of medicinal ingredients. It has health effects such as clearing heat and detoxification, moistening lungs and relieving cough, diuretic and dispelling yellow, detoxifying and promoting gallbladder. Raw bitter chrysanthemum can better exert these effects, and has certain effects on relieving dampness and heat in the body, eliminating fatigue, and enhancing immunity.
Fourth: The benefits of raw bitter chrysanthemum can better retain its nutritional and medicinal ingredients, especially some volatile ingredients such as aromatic oils, which are easily destroyed during cooking. In addition, raw bitter chrysanthemum can also stimulate the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, increase appetite and promote digestion.
Five: Improve liver function The bitter ingredients in bitter chrysanthemum can stimulate the liver and enhance its detoxification ability, thereby reducing the toxin content in the body and preventing liver diseases.
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6: Regulating blood sugar The bitter ingredients contained in bitter chrysanthemum can promote insulin secretion and reduce blood sugar levels. For diabetic patients, eating bitter chrysanthemum raw is a good way to regulate blood sugar.
Seven: Reduce blood lipids The polyphenols in bitter chrysanthemum can lower blood lipids and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Eight: Enhance immunity The bitter chrysanthemum is rich in antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C and carotene, which can effectively clear free radicals and enhance the body's immunity.
Nine: Anti-cancer and anti-cancer polyphenols in bitter chrysanthemum have good antioxidant effects and can reduce the risk of cancer.
Ten: Prevention of colds Bitter chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, which can enhance the body's immunity and prevent colds and other respiratory diseases.
Eleven: Relieve constipation The cellulose and water content in bitter chrysanthemum is high, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation.
Twelve: Promote metabolism Polyphenols and other medicinal ingredients in bitter chrysanthemum can promote body metabolism, help burn fat, and achieve weight loss.
XIII: Eliminating breath bitter chrysanthemum has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, clearing liver and improving eyesight, and can eliminate bad breath and bad breath.
XIV: Blood-enriching and beautifying the skin. The bitter chrysanthemum is rich in iron, carotene and other nutrients. It can nourish the blood and beautify the skin, and is especially suitable for women.
Fifteen: Conclusion As a common vegetable, its medicinal value cannot be ignored. Raw bitter chrysanthemum can better exert its nutritional and health effects and is a very healthy diet. However, it should be noted that excessive consumption of bitter chrysanthemum may cause problems such as indigestion, and should be eaten in moderation.