The efficacy and function of leek

Leek is also called yellow leek, leek white, longevity leek, yang-enhancing vegetable, flat vegetable, aphrodisiac vegetable, etc. As the name suggests, leek is an aphrodisiac vegetable. Now let's learn about the effects and functions of leek.

The efficacy and function of leek

1. There are two types of leeks: leeks and green leeks. However, the nutritional value of leeks is much higher than that of green leeks. Although leeks are very tender and delicious, it is better to choose leeks. Leeks are rich in protein, calcium and other mineral trace elements, as well as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, etc. At the same time, leeks have good dietary fiber.

2. Many people think that leek is a cold food, but in fact, leek is a warm food. It can dispel cold and blood stasis, and nourish yin and strengthen yang. It is good for men's enuresis, impotence, spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation. If women have lower abdominal disease during menstruation, they can eat more leek. If the mother's milk is blocked after childbirth, she can also eat some leek, but leek has a certain effect of stopping milk.

3. Leek is a vegetable suitable for everyone, young or old. People with weak constitution, rough skin, constipation or hemorrhoids, especially patients with intestinal cancer, can eat more leeks. Leeks are better for night blindness and dry eyes because leeks are rich in vitamin A.

4. Patients with yin deficiency but strong internal fire, or patients with weak gastrointestinal tract but heat in the body, or those with ulcers or eye diseases should eat less.

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