Since Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize in Medicine, "Qinghao" has become famous and known to more people, and the "Qinghao" family has also become famous. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum is a wild vegetable that everyone is very familiar with, but as its close relative, white chrysanthemum is known to far fewer people. Artemisia is named after a layer of white fluff on its surface. The early spring of each year is the time when Artemisia grows. At this time, the leaves of Artemisia are very fresh and tender. People can eat it cold or stir-fried. It has a crisp texture. , the taste is also more delicious. So, what nutritional value does Artemisia annua have?

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Eating some white wormwood regularly can clear away heat and detoxify. In some scientific experiments, people used Artemisia as an experiment on rabbits, and found that Artemisia has a certain antipyretic effect on the increase in body temperature of rabbits caused by typhoid fever, and it also has a certain effect on the pain of small mice. It can be seen that Artemisia annua has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. In early spring, some people are prone to colds. At this time, eating some Artemisia annua is the best choice.

2. Protect the liver

The medicinal value of Artemisia annua cannot be underestimated. It can protect the human liver, soften blood vessels, and resist atherosclerosis. hardening. Therefore, patients with cardiovascular disease, especially the elderly, can eat some Artemisia annua in spring to protect themselves and improve their body functions. People often say that medicinal supplements are not as good as dietary supplements. Indeed, if we pay attention to the nutritional value of food in our daily diet and use it rationally, it will definitely bring more benefits to the body.

3. Choleretic and anti-jaundice

Artemisia annua can not only effectively increase bile in patients with gallstones and protect the liver, but can also significantly reduce the cholesterol content in the patient's body. Prevent stone formation. Therefore, Artemisia annua has good choleretic and anti-jaundice effects, and this nutritional value has also been verified in animals such as white rats.

4. Lipid-lowering and antibacterial

Artemisia annua can also effectively reduce the serum cholesterol concentration in hyperlipidemia and significantly reduce the cholesterol content on the aorta wall of animals, which is very good. It has the effect of lowering blood lipids. Artemisia annua can also inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, which we rarely hear about. In addition, Artemisia annua can also significantly inhibit various strains of Escherichia coli, Aspergillus flavus and dermatophytes.

It sounds like Artemisia is really loved by thousands of people. And because its growth time is only concentrated in March and April, this kind of food is even more precious. It is not easy for people in the city to arrive late. Therefore, many farmers are seizing this opportunity to dig up Artemisia annua in the mountains and sell it in the city, where they can get a good price. In rural areas, white wormwood is no longer a rare thing. In May and June, the taste of white wormwood will become very old. Some people even use it as firewood, which shows how much it changes.

When eating Artemisia annua, in order not to affect its nutritional value, it can be washed and stir-fried to maintain its refreshing taste. Of course, you can also make hot pot like chrysanthemum. In addition, white wormwood can also be mixed with flour and steamed or eaten cold, which are all good choices. If you also want to try the delicious and nutritious white wormwood, then seize the opportunity.