The efficacy and function of water chestnut

Water chestnut is sweet and non-toxic. It is a typical aquatic herb. It grows most vigorously in the Yangtze River and Pearl River regions of my country. Water chestnut can be eaten directly cooked, stir-fried with meat slices, stewed with meat, and made into soup. Of course, water chestnut is not only delicious, but also has high nutritional value.

The efficacy and function of water chestnut

1. Water chestnut contains many kinds of elements

Water chestnuts are rich in starch, protein, glucose, fat, as well as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients.

2. Water chestnuts have anti-cancer effects

Water chestnuts have the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, strengthening the thighs and knees, and strengthening the body and qi. Eating water chestnuts and abalone together can soften and disperse lumps, and have a certain anti-cancer effect. It can be used to prevent and treat esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, uterine cancer, etc.

3. Water chestnut has the effect of cooling blood

Water chestnuts and brown sugar can be cooked together to replenish blood. Because water chestnuts are cool in nature, they can cool blood and stop bleeding.

4. Taboos of Water Chestnut

Water chestnuts and pork should not be cooked, as this can easily cause abdominal pain.