1. Benefits of rock sugar:

Rock sugar is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and enters the lung and spleen meridian; it has the effect of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, harmonizing the stomach and moistening the lungs; rock sugar nourishes yin and promotes fluid production. , moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough, has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on dryness of the lungs cough, dry cough without phlegm, and phlegm with blood; used for dryness of the lungs, lung deficiency, cough and asthma caused by wind-cold fatigue, malaria in children, mouth dysentery, Mouth sores, wind and fire toothache.

2. Disadvantages of rock sugar

Although rock sugar is good, it should not be consumed in excess to avoid excessive sugar intake. People with diabetes should fast. Hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, pregnant women, and children should eat less.

Extended information:

Rock sugar is in the form of lumps, which are larger than our common white sugar and brown sugar. Rock sugar is generally used more when cooking, and rock sugar can To increase sweetness, it is also an excellent seasoning that can be combined with chrysanthemum, wolfberry, hawthorn, red dates, etc.

Storage of rock sugar:

1. Rock sugar should be placed in a cool and ventilated place because it is easier to absorb water and get damp.

2. If the rock sugar is found to be damp and watery, you can use an electric fan to dry it or expose it to the sun until it is dry.

3. If it is found that the surface of the rock sugar has melted water (that is, it is relatively sticky), it is not easy to handle at home and can easily breed bacteria, so it is best not to eat it.

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