Efficacy and function of wild water chestnut
Eleocharis tuberosa belongs to Cyperaceae and mostly grows in neutral soil with water retention, porosity and organic matter. Water chestnut is widely distributed in Fujian, Guangdong and other regions of China, and its efficacy and function are edible. Wild water chestnut ripens every autumn, with purple-black skin, white meat and good taste.
The pulp of wild water chestnut contains many nutrients such as sugar, fat and protein. Proper consumption has the effects of promoting fluid production, moistening lung, resolving phlegm and diuresis, and cooling blood. People who often use their throats can eat more. Usually, wild water chestnut can be eaten as fruit or vegetable, and the pulp is crisp.
Wild water chestnut can be eaten, but it can't be eaten directly. Most wild water chestnuts grow in the soil, and the surface is covered with many bacteria and parasites. Before eating, peel off the peel and clean it. Wild water chestnut belongs to cold food, which is not suitable for people with spleen and stomach weakness, blood deficiency and blood stasis, and diabetic people are not suitable for eating.
Children, patients with urinary pain, edema and fever can eat more wild water chestnut, which is good for their health. In addition to being edible, wild water chestnut has certain medicinal value. Wild water chestnut can be used together with other medicinal materials to treat hypertension, hemorrhoids, herpes zoster, sore throat, nosebleeds and other symptoms.