Efficacy and function of watercress

1. Clearing dryness and moistening lung

Watercress is sweet, bitter, cold in nature, enters the lung and bladder meridian, and has the effects of clearing away dryness, moistening lung, resolving phlegm, relieving cough and diuresis. It is an ideal food for treating tuberculosis. Watercress enters the lung meridian and has the reputation of "natural decoction for clearing dryness and saving lung". Eating watercress in autumn is very beneficial to the respiratory system.

2. Promoting blood circulation and dredging menstruation

Watercress has the function of dredging menstruation. If women eat some before menstruation, they can prevent dysmenorrhea, less menstrual flow and other symptoms.

3. Prevention of sports injuries

Watercress can also effectively prevent the accumulation of "free radicals". Eating watercress 2 hours before exercise can effectively prevent the injury caused by strenuous exercise.

4. contraception

Watercress can interfere with the implantation of eggs and prevent pregnancy, and can be used as an auxiliary food for contraception, amenorrhea and abortion.

Nutritional value of watercress

Every100g of tender stem and leaf of watercress contains 93-97g of water, 0.9g of protein,1-3g of fiber, 43-12g of calcium,17mg of phosphorus and 0.6-/kloc-. 0.62-4.67mg of carotene, 20.17mg of vitamin b and 79-124mg of vitamin c.

1. According to the analysis and research, watercress contains more protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, a small amount of vitamin D, and a lot of elements such as iron and calcium.

2. watercress has comprehensive nutrients, including high content of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and rich vitamins and minerals.

3. Douban tastes bitter and cold. Has the effects of clearing away dryness, moistening lung, resolving phlegm, relieving cough and inducing diuresis. It is a kind of health-care vegetable for benefiting the brain and keeping fit. The Romans used watercress to treat alopecia and scurvy. In Iran, watercress is considered as an excellent food for children.

Taboo of watercress

1, when cooking watercress, be sure to put it when boiling water, otherwise watercress will become bitter. It is best to eat watercress after it is cooked, so as not to become bitter and unpalatable.

2, watercress should be washed clean, because there are algae in the place where watercress is planted. In order to ensure hygiene, it must be washed before eating.

3, watercress and tonic will reduce the nourishing effect.