Sophora japonica flowers have a sweet fragrance and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They also have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and moisturizing the lungs, lowering blood pressure, and preventing strokes. After being picked, it can be used to make soups, mixed vegetables, stewed rice, or sophora flower cakes and dumplings. The most common thing in daily life is steamed sophora flower (also known as sophora flower wheat rice), which is available in many areas of China. As a habit, the method is very simple. Add the washed Sophora japonica flowers to the flour and mix well, then add refined salt, MSG and other seasonings. Mix well and put it in a basket to steam until cooked. In addition, Sophora japonica can also be added when making porridge and soup.
Taboos
Although Sophora japonica is delicious, there are some taboos when eating it. Since sophora japonica is relatively sweet, it is best for people with diabetes not to eat too much. Steamed sophora japonica is not easy to digest, and people with poor digestive systems, especially middle-aged and elderly people, should not consume it in excess. At the same time, people with allergic constitution should also be careful when eating sophora flowers