The Effects and Uses of Sedum Sarmentosum and How to Consume It
A brief knowledge sharing article to discuss the effects and uses of Sedum sarmentosum, as well as its consumption methods and taboos. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Sedum sarmentosum, as its name suggests, is vigorous when planted in a pot, growing vertically out of the pot, and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It can be used fresh or dried and is widely distributed in most parts of China, mainly wild.
The Effects and Uses of Sedum Sarmentosum
1. Sedum sarmentosum is a type of diuretic and dampness-removing herb, with the main effect of dampness-clearing and jaundice-resolution. Clinically, it is mainly used to treat jaundice. Sedum sarmentosum is sweet and bland, slightly cold in nature, and good at clearing heat. It is often used to treat jaundice and is commonly combined with herbs like Capillaris, Gardenia, and Rhizoma et Radix et Folium Polygoni Cuspidati.
2. Sedum sarmentosum also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which can be used to treat boils, ulcers, snake bites, etc. It has the power to clear heat, detoxify, and reduce swelling, and can be used for skin diseases such as snake and insect bites, boils, and ulcers. It can be taken internally as a decoction or applied externally to the affected area.
3. Fresh Sedum sarmentosum can be mashed and applied externally to treat burns and scalds. In rural areas, it is affectionately called "dog-tooth grass" and is a commonly used folk medicine. If bitten by snakes or insects, or burned by boiling water, people would pick Sedum sarmentosum, mash it, and apply it to the affected area.
Methods of Consuming Sedum Sarmentosum
1. Cold-mixed Sedum sarmentosum: After cleaning Sedum sarmentosum, bring water to a boil, add the herb, blanch for one minute, then quickly rinse under cold water, squeeze out the excess water, mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chicken seasoning, and then mix with the Sedum sarmentosum and serve.
2. Stir-fried Sedum sarmentosum with pork belly: Slice the pork belly thinly, slice the ginger, cut the scallions into sections, and cut the green and red peppers into sections. Heat oil in a pan, add ginger and scallions to sauté, add the pork belly to stir-fry until the fat is rendered, add Sedum sarmentosum and stir-fry evenly, then add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and salt.
3. Sedum sarmentosum and lean pork soup: Slice the lean pork, place in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of chicken powder, soy sauce, salt, and peanut oil, marinate for 10 minutes, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the pork slices, boil for one minute, then add Sedum sarmentosum and bring to a boil.
Taboos of Consuming Sedum Sarmentosum
Sedum sarmentosum is a common Chinese herb, but it contains methylisorhodine and other alkaloids that can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as burning sensation in the stomach, nausea, bowel sounds, and diarrhea. Therefore, those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea should be cautious when consuming it.
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