Broken ear root has always been a magical ingredient, and many people have different views on it. Some people think that broken ears are especially delicious, just like this little girl in Yunnan, who can't extricate herself. Others say that the smell of broken ears is unacceptable, especially for many northerners. No matter how they eat, the smell of broken ears is unacceptable. Ear root is also called Houttuynia cordata Thunb. As the name implies, eating is like eating fish scales. It's so fishy that I want to throw up if I don't eat it.
It is precisely because of the unique taste of broken ears that many people are controversial, just like durian, snail powder, coriander or stinky tofu, which are common in life. Some people say it's delicious, others say it's terrible. In addition to the taste, the efficacy and function of the ear root have also caused great controversy. Broken ears are slightly cold and bitter, and have the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials. Whether it is fresh or dry, it can be used as medicine and has a certain health care effect on the body.
There are many ways to eat the ear root, such as hot pot or cold, especially cold ear root, which not only retains its fresh and crisp taste, but also completely retains its nutrients. Although the roots of auricularia auricula are very nutritious, they are rich in aristolochic acid. If you ingest this substance for a long time, it is likely to increase the probability of developing liver cancer or gastric cancer. Just like this, the role of people in the roots of broken ears is even more mixed.