The nutritional value of elm leaves The medicinal value of elm leaves The edible method of elm leaves Planting and maintaining elm leaves, a plant common in urban and rural areas of my country. It has beautiful leaf shape and evergreen all year round, and has high ornamental value. The value of elm leaves is far more than that. It also has rich nutritional value and medicinal value. It is known as the "natural green treasure house". This article will introduce you in detail the health care functions and related knowledge of elm leaves. Nutritional value of elm leaves Elm leaves are rich in multiple nutrients, such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, etc. These nutrients are important for human health.
1. Protein: The protein content in elm leaves is high, which helps the body replenish protein and enhance physical fitness.
2. Cellulose: Elm leaves are rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.
3. Vitamins: Elm leaves are rich in vitamins and have antioxidant, anti-aging, and immunity improvement effects. The medicinal value of elm leaves Elm leaves have medicinal values such as clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and swelling, cooling blood to stop bleeding, and can be used to treat a variety of diseases.
1. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Elm leaves have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat symptoms such as colds, fever, sore throat, etc.
2. Diuretic and swelling swelling: Elm leaves have the effect of diuretic and swelling swelling, and can be used to treat edema, urinary tract infections and other diseases.
3. Cooling blood to stop bleeding: Elm leaves have the effect of cooling blood to stop bleeding, and can be used to treat symptoms such as blood heat, hematemesis, and epistaxis. How to eat elm leaves Elm leaves are edible, have a unique fragrance and delicious taste. The following are some ways to eat elm leaves: 1. Saute elm leaves: Wash the elm leaves, blanch them in water, remove them, and mix them with minced garlic, salt, edible oil and other seasonings. stir-fry together.
2. Elm leaf soup: Wash the elm leaves, blanch them in water, remove them, and make soup with ribs, chicken and other ingredients.
3. Elm leaf cake: Wash the elm leaves, blanch them in water, mash them, mix them with flour, eggs and other ingredients to make them into a cake shape, and use them to fry cooked food. Planting and maintaining elm leaves Elm leaves plants are highly adaptable and easy to plant. The following are some key points for planting and maintaining elm leaves: 1. Planting time: Spring and autumn are the best periods for planting elm leaves.
2. Soil requirements: Elm leaves do not have strict soil requirements, but good drainage and fertile sandy soil is suitable.
3. Maintenance points: Elm leaves like light, so they need to maintain sufficient light, and appropriate watering should be done to avoid stagnant water.
Elm leaf plant is a plant with rich nutritional value and medicinal value. It plays an important role in human health. Understanding the knowledge of planting, eating and medicinal use of elm leaves will help us make better use of this natural green treasure house. Bring more health and beauty to our lives.