The benefits of eating crocodile meat

Although crocodiles are ferocious and brutal, their meat is very delicious. Not many people have eaten crocodile meat, but crocodile meat has many nutritional benefits. Let’s take stock of the benefits of crocodile meat today!

Benefits of crocodile meat

1. Nourish bones and blood

Crocodile meat is low in fat and cholesterol, very healthy and high quality. Crocodile meat is not only delicious, but also can nourish the heart and lungs, strengthen blood and bones, strengthen the kidneys and strengthen essence, and expel evil and dampness. Regular consumption can replenish qi and blood, relieve asthma and cough. However, it is recommended that you eat crocodile meat with the skin, because crocodile skin is rich in gelatin, which can prevent osteoporosis and moisturize the skin.

2. Nourish the brain and produce blood

Crocodile liver can nourish the brain, generate new blood, remove dampness, nourish the liver, and improve eyesight. Crocodile liver can also treat senile cataracts, vision loss, etc. Here is a recipe for your reference: stew one crocodile liver, 10 grams of golden dendrobium, 10 grams of scutellaria baicalensis, and 10 grams of wolfberry. It is mainly used to treat various eye diseases, aplastic anemia, leukemia, etc.

3. Nourish the kidney and replenish qi

Crocodile kidney can nourish the kidney and replenish qi. How to eat: stew a pair of crocodile kidneys with a small amount of papaya, coix seed, white poria or fresh wolfberry leaves. It can clear the lungs and reduce phlegm, relieve cough and asthma. Crocodile kidney can improve lung function damage caused by environmental pollution, smoking, etc., and can also relieve symptoms of tuberculosis.

4. Strengthen muscles and bones

Crocodile bone can strengthen muscles and bones, replenish essence and marrow, and clear blood vessels; it is also effective for rheumatic bone pain. Crocodile bone powder contains a large amount of active calcium and phosphorus, which can be used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in the elderly and calcium deficiency in infants and young children.

5. Treat skin diseases

Crocodile fat has the effects of relaxing meridians, relieving inflammation and pain, and refreshing the mind. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Crocodile fat is mainly used to treat skin diseases and sores." Crocodile oil can promote blood circulation, relax muscles and relieve fatigue; for muscle and bone spasms, tissue contusions, bruises, frostbite, headaches, stomach pain, mosquito bites, skin rashes, etc., use a small amount of crocodile oil, apply it to the temples, forehead, philtrum, stomach and painful areas, and rub it continuously for significant results.