The effects and functions of mountain crabs and the nutritional value of mountain crabs

Introduction of mountain crab

Shan crabs (Shān Pánɡ Xiè), also known as climbing sea crabs and mountain crabs, are named after the mountain streams and rivers they live in. Among them, the most famous is the red-eyed crab from Dulongjian in Maling Mountain, Tancheng, Shandong.

Nutritional value of mountain crab

Mountain crabs are a kind of aquatic product that people love to eat. Their meat is delicious and unique, and they are also rich in nutrition. Crabs contain a variety of vitamins. The content of vitamin A is significantly higher than that of other aquatic and terrestrial animals, and the content of vitamin B2 is also much higher than that of meat, fish and eggs. In addition, the content of vitamin B1 and phosphorus is 6-10 times higher than that of ordinary fish.

The efficacy and function of mountain crab

1. Relax muscles and replenish qi, regulate stomach and digest food

The effects and functions of crabs are also quite extensive. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, crabs are cold in nature and salty in taste. They have the effects of relaxing muscles and replenishing qi, regulating the stomach and digesting food, dredging meridians, dispersing various heat, clearing away heat, and nourishing yin.

2. Auxiliary treatment of allergic dermatitis

In addition, if there are symptoms such as iron injuries, broken bones, allergic dermatitis, etc., crabs also have a good auxiliary therapeutic effect.

3. Prevent hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis, and hyperlipidemia

Crab meat is not only delicious, but also has a good therapeutic effect on hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis, hyperlipidemia and various cancers.

4. Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis

If pregnant women suffer from abdominal pain due to blood stasis after delivery, eating some crabs can also help promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

5. Clear away heat and disperse blood

Mountain crabs are tender, high in protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, riboflavin, etc., delicious, nutritious, and edible. Mountain crabs have the function of clearing heat and dispersing blood, and are effective in treating injuries from falls. They are regarded as a good bone-setting medicine in the folk. They can also be a delicious dish on the table.