Wakame is a seaweed of the brown algae plant Undariaceae. It is not only rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, but also contains alginic acid, mannitol, fucoidan, unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, etc. Active ingredients with physiological functions, such as diuresis and swelling, eliminating phlegm and softening hardness, and promoting defecation.

1. Diuresis and reducing swelling: There is a layer of powdery white frost on the dried wakame. This layer of white frost is the precipitate of wakame, which is called mannitol. Appropriate consumption can diuretic and reduce swelling. , Reduce the burden on the kidneys.

2. Eliminate phlegm and soften hardness: Wakame is salty in taste and cold in nature. It returns to the liver and kidney meridian. It can reduce the accumulation of phlegm. It has the effect of eliminating phlegm and softening hardness. It is suitable for chronic bronchitis and asthma.

3. Promote defecation: Wakame is rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, shorten the residence time of feces in the intestine, and promote defecation and detoxification.

Suitable groups

Suitable for the general population

Contraindicated groups

Patients with hyperthyroidism

Consumption methods

Cold Salad

Wash the wakame and blanch it in boiling water. Remove it from the cold water and cool it down. Drain the water and cut it into strips. Add the prepared seasonings and mix thoroughly before serving. edible.

Making soup

Wash the wakame, wash and cut the tofu into pieces, soak it in salt water, put it into the pot with the processed wakame, add water and bring to a boil, add salt and For MSG, just add sesame oil to enhance the flavor before serving.