Storage and nutritional content of chrysanthemum

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Chrysanthemum

Also known as Artemisia selengensis and Chrysanthemum vegetable, it is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Chrysanthemum. There are two types of pointed leaves and round leaves in the vegetable market. Pointed leaf Artemisia selengensis is also called small leaf Artemisia selengensis or variegated leaf Artemisia selengensis, and round leaf Artemisia selengensis is also called large leaf Artemisia selengensis or flat leaf Artemisia selengensis.

In ancient times, chrysanthemum was a royal delicacy, so it was also called emperor's vegetable. The stems and leaves of emperor's vegetable can be eaten together. It has a fresh and sweet fragrance, is fresh and tender, and has all the general nutrients, especially the high content of carotene, which is 20 to 30 times that of cucumber and eggplant. It is known as a "natural health product and plant nutrient". It contains volatile oil with a special aroma, which helps to relieve the stomach and regulate qi, digest food and stimulate the appetite, and increase appetite. Rich crude fiber helps intestinal peristalsis. Chrysanthemum has a fragrant smell, which can nourish the heart and calm the mind, stabilize emotions, lower blood pressure and nourish the brain, and prevent memory loss. According to the "Ben Jing Feng Yuan", Chrysanthemum has turbid qi and can help the fire. Yu Xi said that eating too much will stir up the wind, smoke the heart, and make people full of qi.

Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum has a history with the famous poet Du Fu. It is said that Du Fu was displaced and suffered from illnesses throughout his life. He suffered from severe lung disease, blurred vision and deafness in his old age, and had no means of living. So at the age of 56, he left Kuizhou, Sichuan, and went to Gong'an, Hubei. The local people made a dish for the exhausted Du Fu. This dish was made of chrysanthemum chrysanthemum, spinach, bacon, glutinous rice flour, etc. Du Fu praised it highly after eating it. In order to commemorate this great poet, the people of Goudi called this dish "Du Fu dish."

effect

1. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum contains volatile oil with special fragrance, which helps to relieve stomach and regulate qi, digest food and stimulate appetite, and the crude fiber it contains helps intestinal peristalsis, promotes defecation, and achieves the purpose of clearing the bowels and facilitating bowel movements.

2. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is rich in vitamins, carotene and various amino acids. It is sweet and mild in nature. It can nourish the heart and calm the mind, moisten the lungs and nourish the liver, stabilize emotions and prevent memory loss. In addition, Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum has a fragrant smell, which can eliminate phlegm and relieve depression, and avoid filth and turbidity.

3. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum contains a variety of amino acids, fats, proteins, and mineral salts such as sodium and potassium, which can regulate the body's water metabolism, facilitate urination, and eliminate edema; Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum contains a volatile essential oil, as well as substances such as choline, which have the effect of lowering blood pressure and nourishing the brain.

Storage instructions

After a quick rinse, drain and put into a plastic bag, and place stem-side down in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator to keep it fresh, but it should not be stored for a long time and should be eaten as soon as possible.

Cooking knowledge

Adding Chinese spinach to hot pot can promote the metabolism of fish or meat protein and is beneficial to nutritional intake.

Dietary precautions

1. It has certain therapeutic effects on chronic gastrointestinal diseases and habitual constipation, and is a must-have food for children and anemia patients.

2. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum can cause turbid qi and internal heat, so avoid eating too much at one time. In addition, Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is spicy and smooth, so people with weak stomachs should not eat too much.

Delicious food

Stir-fried Chrysanthemum

Ingredients: 400 grams of chrysanthemum

Seasoning: vegetable oil, salt, sugar, MSG, sesame oil as appropriate

Method: 1. Choose fresh young chrysanthemum, remove the roots and impurities, wash and drain.

2. Heat a wok over high heat and stir-fry quickly until the color turns dark green and the vegetables become soft. Add sugar and MSG and stir well. Remove from the pan and place on a plate. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve while hot.

Features: This dish is bright green, fresh and fragrant.

Raw chrysanthemum salad

Ingredients: 250 grams of chrysanthemum.

Seasoning: sesame oil, salt, vinegar as needed

Preparation method: Wash the Chinese spinach first, blanch it in boiling water, then mix it with sesame oil, salt and vinegar.

Efficacy: This dish is spicy, crisp, sweet, sour and refreshing. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach and aiding digestion. It has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on people with stomach congestion and loss of appetite.

Home remedies for curing diseases

To treat cough: Take 150g of fresh Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum, boil it in water, remove the residue, add appropriate amount of rock sugar, and take it in two doses after it dissolves.