Kapok is a specialty of the south. It is the city flower of Guangzhou, Kaohsiung and Panzhihua. It is also known as the "hero flower". It has five petals with strong curves, surrounding a dense bunch of yellow stamens, gathered in a tight receptacle, each one is as big as a rice bowl, and spreads downward from the top of the tree in the spring. However, what are the benefits of kapok? Let’s take a look below. Efficacy of kapok

Efficacy: light, astringent, flat. Clear away heat, remove dampness and detoxify. Used for diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding, and sores. Commonly used amounts are 5 to 10 grams

Functions:

1. Kapok is the dried flower of Kapok, a plant of the Kapok family. Kapok is also known as the spotted tree and hero tree. tree, Panzhihua, kapok has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, detoxifying and stopping bleeding. Kapok has the effect of treating diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhage, and sores. The bark of kapok is used as Pittosporum bark in Guangdong and is called Guangdong Pittosporum bark. It tastes bitter, has a neutral nature, and has the effect of dispersing rheumatism.

2. Kapok can reduce swelling, disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. Treats cough and relieves postpartum blood stasis and pain.

3. Kapok treats lung cancer and intestinal cancer.

4. Kapok can clear away heat and promote dampness, treat enteritis and bacillary dysentery.

Precautions for consumption:

Long-term or large consumption may cause abdominal distension or bowel sounds, or symptoms of reduced eating function and poor appetite. There are also some contraindications for patients, such as those prone to pollen allergies, or pregnant women, who should also use it with caution. Diet therapy recommendation

Kapok Sanhua Drink

Ingredients: 15 grams of dried kapok petals, 10 grams of honeysuckle, and 10 grams of white chrysanthemum.

Preparation: Wash kapok petals, honeysuckle and white chrysanthemum; add water and boil, it can be used as tea.

Efficacy: Clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and stop dysentery. Kapok, honeysuckle and white chrysanthemum all have heat-clearing effects. Kapok clears heat and cools blood, honeysuckle clears heat and detoxifies, and white chrysanthemum clears liver and improves eyesight. The combination of the three increases the effect of clearing heat, cooling blood and stopping dysentery. In summer days, drinking this drink often has the effect of relieving summer heat.

Kapok crucian carp soup

Ingredients: One crucian carp (about 250 grams), 30 grams of fresh kapok petals, 50 grams of mushrooms, 30 grams of bamboo shoot tips, green onion, ginger, rice wine , salt, pepper and MSG in appropriate amounts.

Preparation:

1. Remove gills and internal organs from crucian carp, wash and drain. Wash the kapok petals, drain the water, and slice the tips of mushrooms and bamboo shoots;

2. When the oil in the pot is hot, first add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, then put the crucian carp into the pot and fry them thoroughly;

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3. Add water, add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, kapok petals, rice wine and pepper, and cook;

4. Finally season with MSG and salt and serve on a plate.

Effects: Strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, clear away heat and dampness, cool blood and stop bleeding. Kapok and crucian carp can clear away heat and dampness, and crucian carp can strengthen the spleen and stomach. Adding mushrooms and bamboo shoots makes it more delicious. The polysaccharides in mushrooms also have the effect of increasing the body's immunity and anti-cancer.

Kapok shrimp tofu

Ingredients: 30 grams of fresh kapok petals, 500 grams of tofu, 100 grams of shrimp, 50 grams of bamboo shoot tips, 30 grams of ham, 50 grams of green beans, chicken broth, Appropriate amount of salt, MSG, pepper, ginger, and green onion.

Preparation:

1. Wash the kapok petals, drain them; wash the shrimps, drain them and set aside;

2. Dice the bamboo shoots and ham, Cut the tofu into small pieces;

3. When the oil in the pot is hot, stir-fry the ginger and scallions to release the aroma; then add the shrimp, diced bamboo shoots, ham and green beans and stir-fry;

4. Then put the shrimps, diced bamboo shoots and tofu into the casserole, add kapok cloves, pour in chicken soup and cook, season with salt, MSG and pepper and serve.

Efficacy: Clear away heat and dampness, relieve depression and relieve troubles.

Kapok has the function of clearing away heat and dampness, tofu can relieve heat and relieve troubles, and bamboo shoots can moisturize the intestines. When simmered with shrimp, ham, and chicken soup, it not only has a delicious smell, but also increases the effects of clearing away heat, dampness, and cooling blood. The isoflavones in tofu also have antioxidant and anti-aging effects.

Kapok Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 20 grams of fresh kapok petals, 30 grams of fresh oyster mushrooms, 30 grams of fresh mushrooms, 30 grams of fresh king oyster mushrooms, 30 grams of bamboo shoot tips, Appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, and chicken broth.

Preparation:

1. Wash and blanch fresh kapok petals and set aside; cut oyster mushrooms, mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms and bamboo shoots into thin slices;

2. Pour the oyster mushrooms, mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, bamboo shoots and kapok into the pot, add chicken soup and water to cook, and season with MSG and salt.

Efficacy: Clear away heat and cool blood, strengthen spleen and stomach. Kapok has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood, and bamboo shoots have the effect of removing stagnation and eliminating accumulation. The polysaccharides in mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, mushrooms, and king oyster mushrooms have the functions of regulating human immunity and anti-cancer. The combination of the two is not only delicious, but also has enhanced efficacy.