The efficacy and function of Shaoxing Ling

Shaoxing water chestnut is a local specialty of Shaoxing, also known as Tuobeibai. It mostly lives in water and can be harvested in August and September every year. Shaoxing water chestnut has many different varieties, all of which are characterized by thick meat and tenderness. Many people like to eat it. In addition, Shaoxing water chestnut has many beneficial effects and functions on the human body after consumption. If you want to know the specific effects and functions, you can refer to the detailed introduction below.

The efficacy and function of Shaoxing Ling

1. Shaoxing water chestnuts can relieve heat and quench thirst

Shaoxing water chestnut is a fresh and juicy food. People mostly eat it as fruit. It tastes mainly sweet, like chestnuts. However, this food is cool in nature and can clear away heat. Eating it in summer can play an important role in relieving heat and quenching thirst.

2. Shaoxing Ling can be used for cooking

Shaoxing water chestnut can also be eaten as a vegetable. Locals like to stir-fry it with ingredients such as wild rice stem and edamame. The resulting dishes are very tempting. In addition, Shaoxing water chestnut contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, especially vitamins and trace elements. Regular consumption of this vegetable can improve the health of the body.

3. Shaoxing water chestnuts can be made into starch

Extracting starch from Shaoxing water chestnuts is one of its most important functions. The starch content in old water chestnuts is particularly high. Eight to ten kilograms of starch can be extracted from one hundred kilograms of Shaoxing water chestnuts. The extracted starch is delicate and smooth, and is the best starch. In addition, some ancient medical books also have special records of this kind of water chestnut powder. The medical books explain that regular consumption of water chestnut powder can strengthen bones and reduce the occurrence of gout.