Introduction to the efficacy and functions of cowpea

Cowpea has certain effects and functions, and can also strengthen the body. Today I will tell you about its effects:

The role of cowpea:

Li Shizhen once praised cowpea for its ability to "regulate the middle and replenish qi, nourish the kidneys and strengthen the stomach, harmonize the five internal organs, regulate the body's defense system, and produce essence." Indeed, cowpea has many benefits, especially in summer. Eating more of them can relieve heat and clear the mouth. Cowpea can activate the lymphocytes of cancer patients, produce immune antibodies, and have a very specific damaging and inhibitory effect on cancer cells, that is, it has an anti-tumor effect.

Benefits of cowpea:

1. In addition to strengthening the spleen and stomach, the most important thing is that it can nourish the kidney. Li Shizhen once praised it for its ability to "regulate the middle qi, nourish the kidney and strengthen the stomach, harmonize the five internal organs, regulate the Ying and Wei, and produce essence". The so-called "Ying and Wei" refers to the Ying and Wei Qi mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine. If adjusted well, it can fully guarantee the quality of people's sleep. In addition, eating more cowpeas can also treat vomiting, hiccups and other discomforts. When children have food accumulation and bloating, using an appropriate amount of raw cowpeas, chewing them carefully and swallowing them can have a certain relief effect.

2. French beans are sweet, light, and slightly warm in nature. They are in the spleen and stomach meridians. They can eliminate dampness without being too dry, and strengthen the spleen without being too greasy. They are commonly used to treat spleen deficiency and dampness. They have the effects of harmonizing the internal organs, soothing the spirit, invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, relieving heat and dampness, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.

3. It is mainly used to treat spleen deficiency with dampness, poor appetite and loose stools, dampness and turbidity, excessive vaginal discharge in women. It can also be used for symptoms such as summer-heat and dampness damaging the middle part, vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions.

4. Rich in protein and multiple amino acids, regular consumption can strengthen the spleen and stomach and increase appetite. Eating more beans in summer can relieve heat and clear the mouth. Beans can activate lymphocytes of tumor patients and produce immune antibodies. They have a very specific damaging and inhibitory effect on cancer cells, that is, they have an anti-tumor effect.

In addition to the functions introduced above, cowpea also contains high-quality protein that is easily digested and absorbed by the human body, an appropriate amount of carbohydrates, and a variety of vitamins, trace elements, etc., which can supplement most of the nutrients needed by the body.