Lentils, also known as puffed beans, vine beans, fence beans, etc., are perennial twining vines of the genus Lentils in the Leguminosae family. They are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The young pods are often used as vegetable food, and their white flowers The white seeds are used as medicine to relieve heat and dampness, strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, and also have a significant effect in reducing tumors

The nutritional value of lentils

Lentils are quite rich in nutrients. The nutritional content of 100 grams of lentils is 37 calories, 2.7 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 61.9 grams of carbohydrates, 2.1 grams of dietary fiber, 25 micrograms of vitamin A, 0.6 micrograms of carotene, 0.21 mg of vitamin B, and 0.9 mg of niacin. , folic acid 15.6 mg, vitamin C 6 mg, vitamin E 1.24 mg, calcium 38 mg, phosphorus 54 mg, potassium 178 mg, sodium 3.8 mg, magnesium 34 mg, iron 1.9 mg, zinc 0.72 mg, iodine 2.2 μg, selenium 0.94 μg , copper 0.05 mg, manganese 0.34 mg, water 89.5 g.

Effects and functions of lentils

1. Qushu and detoxification: lentils are used for vomiting and diarrhea caused by summer heat-dampness and disharmony between the spleen and stomach. They are often combined with sweetgrass and Magnolia officinalis. It can be used together with other medicines to dispel heat and reduce dampness to enhance the curative effect and also detoxify. For example, it is often used with kudzu flower and white cardamom to detoxify alcohol.

2. Strengthen the spleen and reduce dampness: Lentils have the effect of invigorating the spleen and reducing dampness. They can be used with ginseng and atractylodes to treat fatigue, fatigue, less food and loose stools caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. Use it together with Atractylodes Rhizoma and Cuttlefish Bone for women suffering from spleen deficiency and vaginal discharge, physical fatigue and fatigue.

3. Prevent constipation: Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the peristalsis of the intestinal wall and prevent constipation. Therefore, they are an ideal food for patients with constipation. Moreover, the amylase inhibitor contained in lentils has a certain effect in the body. The effect of lowering blood sugar.

4. Supplementary nutrition: Lentils contain a high amount of zinc, which can effectively promote the growth and development of the body and enhance hematopoietic function. Regular consumption of lentils in moderation can enable the body to obtain a variety of nutrients and prevent various diseases. A nutrient deficiency disease.

5. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: The phytohemagglutinin in lentils can cause agglutination reaction of cancer cells and structural changes on the surface of tumor cells, thereby exerting a cytotoxic effect and promoting the transformation of lymphocytes. , enhance immunity against tumors.