Toon (scientific name: Toona sinensis) is also known as toon buds, fragrant pile head, big red toon tree, toon sky, etc., in Anhui area is also called spring seedlings. Anciently called toon for toon, said stinky toon for simaroubaceae. Chinese people eat toon for a long time has become customary, the Han Dynasty is spread all over the north and south. Tsubaki buds are nutritious and have therapeutic effects, the main treatment of external wind-cold, rheumatism paralysis, stomach pain, dysentery and so on.

The medicinal value of toon

Toon contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and other ingredients. It has the function of replenishing the deficiency, strengthening the yang and fixing the essence, replenishing the kidney and nourishing the hair, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and pain relieving, and promoting qi and blood circulation and strengthening the stomach. Where the kidney and Yang deficiency decline, cold pain in the waist and knees, spermatorrhea, impotence, hair loss should be eaten.

Toon contains vitamin E and sex hormone substances, with anti-aging and tonic yang nourishing yin effect on infertility has a certain effect, so there is a "fertility" of the beauty of the name. Toon is a seasonal product, containing volatile aromatic organic substances such as toonin, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite. The volatile odor of toon can penetrate the epidermis of roundworms, so that roundworms can not be attached to the intestinal wall and be discharged, can be used to treat ascariasis. Toon is rich in vitamin C, carotene, etc., helps to enhance the immune function of the body, and has the role of lubricating the skin, is a good food for health and beauty.

"Rihuazi Materia Medica" pointed out that the toon can "stop the discharge of urine and blood, warm waist lacquer, in addition to the heart fishy chronic cold, chest paralysis, cold, and abdominal pain, etc., eating fat white. Stroke loss of voice research juice service; heart, spleen and stomach pain, raw research service; snake and dog bites and sores, pounded compresses".

Bark and root bark of the inner layer of skin (Tsubaki white skin): bitter, astringent, cool. Removing heat, drying dampness, astringent, stopping bleeding, killing insects. Used for dysentery, diarrhea, drenching pain in urination, blood in stool, hematochezia, subluxation, rheumatism and lumbar and leg pain. Leaf (Tsubaki leaf): bitter, flat. Anti-inflammatory, detoxification, insecticide. Used for hemorrhoids, dysentery. Fruit (Toon Seed): Pungent, bitter, warm. Expels wind, disperses cold, relieves pain. Used for diarrhea, dysentery, stomach pain.

The edible value of toon

Song - Su Shi. Spring Vegetables": "is not as rich as our Sichuan winter vegetables, frost leaves and dew buds cold more". Historical legend: as early as the Han Dynasty, edible toon, once with Ly as the two major tributes to the north and south, loved by the emperor and the court nobles. Song Su Shi praised: "Tsubaki wood solid and leaf fragrance can be eaten."

Toon is known as "tree vegetables", is the young shoots of the toon tree. Every spring before and after the rain, the young shoots of the toon can be made into a variety of dishes. It is not only nutritious, and has a high medicinal value. Toon leaves thick buds tender, green leaves red edge, like agate, jade, rich flavor, nutritional richness is much higher than other vegetables, for the banquet of the famous and valuable delicacies.

Toon scrambled eggs

Toon head contains extremely rich nutrition. According to analysis, every 100 grams of toon head, containing 9.8 grams of protein, containing calcium 143 mg, containing vitamin C115 mg, are listed in the top of the vegetable. In addition, it also contains 135 milligrams of phosphorus, carotene 1.36 milligrams, and iron and B vitamins and other nutrients.

Can be used to make toon scrambled eggs, toon bamboo shoots, toon mixed with tofu, scribble toon, fried toon cake, toon seedling mixed with three shredded, salt and pepper toon fish, toon chicken breast, toon tofu meatloaf, toon skin and egg tofu, toon mixed with peanuts, cold toon, pickled toon, cold toon head.

The contraindications of consuming toon: the general public can consume toon. But toon for hair, food easily induced recurrence of chronic diseases, so patients with chronic diseases should eat less or do not eat.

It is important to note that the nitrates and nitrites contained in the toon are higher than the average vegetable, how to eat safe and nutritious? The best way is to blanch. Whether it is cold, fried, pickled or fried toon fish, blanching before cooking. Blanching for about 1 minute can remove more than 2/3 of the nitrite and nitrate. And the aroma of the toon comes mainly from the essential oil, which is a water-insoluble component, so blanching won't affect the flavor of the dish.

The season to eat toon is very short, and favorites often buy some more to freeze. That frozen before storing should also blanch it? The answer is yes. Research data show that blanching for 50 seconds before sealing and freezing can not only greatly improve its safety, but also reduce the loss of vitamin C by half. Even if it is stored for 1 month or more, it can still maintain its tender green color and aromatic characteristics. If you store them without blanching, not only will you lose more nutrients and flavor, but you'll also be more likely to spoil them.

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