Horse hoof, also known as water chestnut. Native to India. Our country is a place rich in horseshoes. It is large in size, has thin skin and tender meat, is rich in moisture, is sweet and has no residue, is crispy and delicious, and can be used as both a vegetable and a fruit. Guangxi water chestnut has long been famous for being rich in nutrients, including protein, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients. , carotene and other elements; the water chestnut has great value, it can clear away heat and moisturize the lungs, promote body fluids and eliminate stagnation, soothe the liver and improve eyesight, and promote qi and circulation. Various fruits from Lingnan have their own taste, but they can be eaten raw or cooked, and are not contraindicated for health and disease. Processed canned water chestnuts taste better.
Water chestnut is the common name of water chestnut. It is a perennial herb growing in paddy fields. We eat the oblate underground stems. According to the data, water chestnuts have a long history of being used as medicine. Among them, "Suixiju Diet Manual" summarizes the health care functions of water chestnuts in only 26 words, namely: "Water chestnuts are sweet and cold. They can clear away heat, eliminate food, sober up, treat diaphragm, kill malnutrition, It can transform copper, ward off poisonous insects, remove yellowing, relieve distention, treat dysentery, regulate collapse, etc.