Pharmacological effects and preparation of peas

The food effect of peas is very good, so what pharmacological effects do peas have? Let me tell you in detail:

Four major pharmacological effects of peas:

1. Contains plant lectins, arrestins, gibberellin A20, etc., which have the functions of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and enhancing metabolism.

2. Enhance the body's immune function: Peas are rich in various nutrients needed by the human body, especially high-quality protein, which can improve the body's disease resistance and recovery ability.

3. Cancer prevention and treatment: Peas are rich in carotene, which can prevent the synthesis of carcinogens in the human body, thereby reducing the formation of cancer cells and the incidence of cancer. Pea pods and young leaves are rich in vitamin C and enzymes that can decompose nitrosamines in the body, which can decompose nitrosamines and have anti-cancer and cancer prevention effects.

4. Promote bowel movement: Peas are rich in crude fiber, which can promote bowel movements, keep bowel movements smooth, and clean the large intestine.

Other benefits:

Peas are sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and belong to the spleen and stomach meridians. They have the effects of invigorating the middle qi, stopping diarrhea, regulating the body's defense system, promoting urination, eliminating carbuncles, and relieving milk stone poison. They are mainly used to treat athlete's foot, carbuncles, milk stagnation, spleen and stomach discomfort, hiccups and vomiting, abdominal distension and pain, thirst, diarrhea and other symptoms.

Peas method:

1. Boil peas: 250g of tender peas, add appropriate amount of water, cook until done and drink the soup.

Originated from "Sui Xi Ju Diet". This recipe has the functions of "harmony in the stomach, production of body fluid, quenching thirst, relieving gas, promoting lactation and relieving swelling". It can be used for thirst due to irritability, thirst and dry mouth, as well as postpartum milk retention and breast swelling.

2. Pea and coriander soup: 120g peas, 10g tangerine peel, 60g coriander. Add water and boil. Take warm in 2-3 times.