The efficacy and function of Zhugecai

Speaking of Zhugecai, everyone must think of the origin of this name. According to legend, Zhugecai became famous because it was dug when Zhuge Liang led his army to war. Zhugecai is not actually a wild vegetable, but a purple flower. Because it often blooms in February of the lunar calendar, it is named February Orchid. Zhugecai mostly grows in plains or mountainous areas. It is an early spring flower in Beijing. Zhugecai is not high, only a few dozen centimeters. Don't underestimate Zhugecai, Zhugecai is a flower with strong vitality. Moreover, for a kind of flower, Zhugecai has far more functions and effects than we know. In the following content, the editor will take you to understand the functions and effects of Zhugecai. Let's read on.

The efficacy and function of Zhugecai

1. Zhugecai is rich in nutritional value

Zhugecai is rich in carotene and vitamins, and is a flower with rich nutritional value. For people, it is edible and very good for our health. The nutritional content of Zhugecai is much higher than other flowers, and even exceeds that of daily vegetables, which shows its rich nutritional elements.

2. The seeds of Zhugecai can be used to extract oil

The whole body of Salad Oil is a treasure and almost all of it is edible, especially its seeds, which can be used to extract oil and are one of the raw materials for rapeseed oil. With oil prices rising today, the competitiveness of salad oil is gradually weakening. Considering both health and money saving, rapeseed oil will definitely emerge in the future.

3. Medicinal value of Zhugecai

Zhugecai can reduce the cholesterol content in the body, clean blood vessels and soften them. This can prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce the probability of some cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, some people with three highs or middle-aged and elderly people with a high risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can often eat Zhugecai, which can help maintain health.