Generally speaking, Andrographis paniculata has a bitter taste. As for whether there are Andrographis paniculata that are not bitter, there is, but they are two different species from Andrographis paniculata. This kind of Andrographis paniculata tastes sour and not too bitter, although it is similar to Andrographis paniculata. The name is the same, but it does not mean that it is the same plant. Andrographis used medicinally is extremely bitter.

Andrographis paniculata is also called bitter grass. It is conceivable that andrographis paniculata has a variety of bitter tastes. Generally, a large part of the reason why andrographis paniculata is blanched first is because of the bitter taste of andrographis paniculata. The blanching method is used Remove part of the bitterness of Andrographis paniculata to make it taste better. The bitterness of Andrographis paniculata is on the leaves, and the leaves happen to be the parts that are eaten, so they cannot be removed. Moreover, most of the medicinal properties of Andrographis paniculata are contained on the leaves, so the bitter taste of Andrographis paniculata is usually left behind. More.

The bitter taste of Andrographis paniculata cannot be completely removed. Medicinal Andrographis paniculata is usually boiled into juice when eaten. Andrographis paniculata has many medicinal properties, including heat-clearing and detoxification, which can be used to treat poisonous snake bites. Poisoning, Andrographis paniculata can also be detoxified. You only need to stew a large amount of Andrographis paniculata, boil the juice of Andrographis paniculata and then take it for proper detoxification. However, because Andrographis paniculata itself also contains a certain degree of toxicity, so when stewing the soup, Be sure to pay attention when stewing to extend the stewing time. It is best to remove the layer of white foam floating on the soup when stewing, because the foam that appears during the stewing process contains Andrographis paniculata itself. Alkaloids, and alkaloids are also the source of toxicity, so as long as the foam is removed, the toxicity can be eliminated. Of course, you can also continue to cook until the foam disappears.

Although Andrographis paniculata is bitter, the bitterness of medicinal Andrographis paniculata is basically concentrated on the leaves. The bitterness of some vegetable Andrographis paniculata is relatively mild. The leaves of medicinal Andrographis paniculata, even if they are just taken out Even a small amount in the mouth will be bitter in the heart, so medicinal Andrographis paniculata is named after it. Medicinal Andrographis paniculata is generally only used for pharmacological purposes. It has certain effects on colds, fevers, sore throat and other diseases, but it is not suitable for eating. When eating, you should also pay attention to the toxicity of Andrographis paniculata itself to avoid unnecessary damage.