I. Edible value
Edible cactus is a succulent plant of cactus family, which grows in subtropical region. It first originated in Europe and France and flowed into Vietnam at the end of 18. After that, it was introduced into the three Jing islands and the 100,000-mountain area along the Beibu Gulf coast in China through Mang Street. After the evolution of 100 years, it has formed a green health food with unique local color-edible cactus. In Enping, Guangdong, the locals are commonly known as Lego.
In Enping, Guangdong, hotels usually have this dish. Edible cactus is fresh, sweet, light, non-toxic and has no side effects. It is a new medicinal vegetable with unique flavor and worthy of the name. According to the latest data, edible cactus is a kind of pollution-free green food which integrates eating, medicine, health care, beauty and appreciation.
It has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on cancer, hypertension, coronary heart disease, tuberculosis, gastropathy, diabetes, various fevers and gynecological diseases. It can also effectively remove tobacco poisoning, alcoholism, gas poisoning, metal poisoning and pesticide toxins left by eating vegetables; It fills the gap in the history of medicinal vegetables in the world today. Therefore, it has the reputation of "the king of vegetables" and "the king of medicine".
Second, the role of medical care.
Cactus is cold and bitter, and contains triterpenes, malic acid, succinic acid, potassium carbonate and other ingredients. Has the effects of promoting qi circulation, promoting blood circulation, nourishing and invigorating stomach, and clearing away heat and toxic materials. Can treat the following diseases:
1, chilblain: take cactus, remove the thorns, mash it into paste, apply it to the affected area, wrap it with gauze, and remove the dressing after 5 days of continuous application. This method is suitable for I ~ II degree chilblain (not suitable for chilblain ulceration).
2. Tenosynovitis: Select cactus with an area slightly larger than the lesion of tendon sheath, remove bristles, then scrape off one side of epidermis, apply it to the lesion and fix it with medical tape. Change the fresh cactus every other day, usually several times, and the lump will disappear automatically.
3. Mumps: Take a proper amount of fresh cactus tender stems, remove the surface bristles and fluff, wash and mash them, evenly apply them to the swollen parts under the ears and fix them with gauze. Change the dressing twice a day.
4, burns, insect bites: scrape the skin of cactus with a knife, mash it and stick it on the wound, disinfect and bandage it to treat burns. The whole grass is mashed with juice and applied to the affected area to treat snake and insect bites.
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