Bitter bamboo shoots, also known as carrots and cold bamboo shoots, are wild in the mountains. Their bitter glycosides can stimulate the production of macrophages, which have anti-cancer and detoxification effects. Bitter bamboo shoots contain Rich in fiber, it can promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby shortening the residence time of cholesterol, fat and other substances in the body, so it has the effects of losing weight and preventing constipation and colon cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bitter bamboo shoots are sweet, light, slightly bitter, and cold. They have the functions of clearing away heat, diuresis, activating blood circulation and dispelling wind. They can treat rheumatism, food accumulation, coughs, sores and other diseases.

The effects of bitter bamboo shoots

Bitter bamboo shoots

1. In the hot summer, the spleen and stomach function of the human body is poor, and most people have a loss of appetite. Eating bitter foods can restore the spleen and stomach function. , increases appetite, and has a bitter taste in the heart, which can relieve heart fire. Scientific research has found that bitter foods contain many amino acids, vitamins, alkaloids, bitter substances, etc., which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, help digestion, increase appetite, refresh the mind, and eliminate fatigue.

2. Bitter bamboo shoots are bitter and sweet in taste, cool but not cold in nature, and have the functions of disinfection and detoxification, weight loss and fitness, stomach strengthening and elimination of accumulation. People usually prepare bitter bamboo shoots stew with bitter bamboo shoots, pork ribs and pickles. It is delicious and leaves people with endless aftertaste after eating it.