Shepherd's purse flower is also known as the guardian grass, net intestinal grass, ground rice vegetable, Qingming grass, for the cruciferous plant shepherd's purse flowers or whole grass. It is an annual or biennial herb, 20-50cm high, with erect, branched stems, slightly branched hairs or single hairs. Medicinal use to cool the blood to stop bleeding, clearing heat and dampness; can also be used as home cooking, in most parts of our country have distribution. Each kind of flower almost all have its flower language, caper is no exception.
The language of the caper flower
For you to offer all my all.
Nutritional Composition of Shepherd's purse flower
Shepherd's purse, a common wild dish, is distributed in all provinces and regions of China. It is not only flavorful and delicious, but also rich in caprylic acid, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and protein and other nutrients. Helps to enhance the immune function of the body, but also can reduce blood pressure, stomach and digestion.
The role of caper flowers
1, promote digestion: caper contains a large amount of crude fiber, after eating can enhance the peristalsis of the large intestine, promote excretion, so as to enhance the metabolism;
2, alleviate night blindness: caper is rich in carotene, because of the carotenoids for the vitamin A original, so it is the treatment of dry eye disease, night blindness good food.
3, anticoagulant: capsicum contains caprylic acid, is an effective hemostatic component, can shorten the bleeding and clotting time.
4, lower blood pressure: capers contain acetylcholine, glutenol and quaternary amine compounds, not only can reduce blood and liver cholesterol and triglyceride content, but also the role of lowering blood pressure.