Pinyin: bí qi (read softly here)

Scientific name: horseshoe

English name: chufa

Eleocharis tuberosa of Cyperaceae.

Supplement: Introduction: Commonly known as horseshoe, also known as chestnut, it is named because it looks like horseshoe and chestnut. Calling it a horseshoe only refers to its appearance; It is like a chestnut, not only in shape, but also in taste, composition and function. Because it bears fruit in the mud, it is called a chestnut. The skin of water chestnut is purple-black, and the meat is white. It tastes sweet and juicy, crisp and delicious. Since ancient times, it has the reputation of underground Sydney, and northerners regard it as Jiangnan ginseng. Water chestnut can be regarded as fruits and vegetables, and it is a popular seasonal product. Efficacy: The phosphorus content of water chestnut is the highest in root vegetables, which can promote human growth and maintain physiological functions, and is of great benefit to the development of teeth and bones. At the same time, it can promote the metabolism of sugar, fat and protein in the body and adjust the acid-base balance. Therefore, water chestnut is suitable for children to eat. In the study of water chestnut in Britain, an impatient antibacterial ingredient-water chestnut was found. This substance has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and also has a certain effect on lowering blood pressure. This substance also has preventive and therapeutic effects on lung cancer, esophageal cancer and breast cancer. Water chestnut also has the function of preventing acute infectious diseases. Eleocharis tuberosa is a good disease-preventing food in the spring show, where measles and meningitis are more likely to occur. Water chestnut belongs to cold food, which has a good effect of clearing away heat and purging fire. It can not only clear away heat and promote fluid production, but also supplement nutrition, which is most suitable for patients with fever. It has the effects of cooling blood and detoxicating, promoting diuresis and relaxing bowels, eliminating dampness and resolving phlegm, promoting digestion and reducing swelling. Suitable for the crowd: it is popular food. Children and patients with fever are the best. Application: about 10 block each time.