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What is bitter leaf?

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Bitter leaf vegetable is also known as Baijiang, commonly known as nopal and bitter leaf vegetable. It is a long-standing herbaceous plant of the family Semenaceae. It is divided into two types: white bean paste and yellow bean paste. It tastes slightly bitter and has the smell of old soybean paste. It is suitable for steaming, stewing and stir-frying over high heat.

 

Nutritional composition and health care effects: Bitter-leaf vegetables are mild in nature and bitter in taste. They have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. People with chronic illness and spleen deficiency should avoid eating it.