Jitoumi is hailed as "ginseng of the water" - what are its benefits and how can it be eaten to remove dampness?

Jitoumi is fresh qianshi (Gorgon nut), also known as jitou rou (gorgon fruit), and is also hailed as “ginseng of the water”, with many health-preserving benefits. So, what are the benefits and effects of jitoumi? How do you eat jitoumi to remove dampness? Who should not eat jitoumi? Let's find out together!

I. Benefits and effects of jitoumi

1. Jitoumi and lotus seeds have similar properties; both benefit qi and tonify the kidneys, strengthen the spleen and prevent aging, but qianshi has a stronger astringent and calming effect than lotus seeds, making it suitable for chronic diarrhea, frequent urination, and involuntary seminal emission.

2. Tonifies the middle and benefits qi, nourishes yin and tonifies the kidneys, and treats weakness of the spleen and kidneys.

3. Treats white turbidity. Use qianshi powder and white poria powder, form into pills with yellow wax and honey, and take with salt water.

4. Supplements the nutrients the human body needs. Jitoumi contains a large amount of carbohydrates, which can provide the human body with a large amount of heat. In addition, jitoumi is also rich in protein and minerals, supplementing the nutrients the human body needs.

II. How do you eat jitoumi to remove dampness?

1. Four-God Soy Milk

Ingredients: qianshi, lotus seeds, poria, Chinese yam

Method: Put these four ingredients into a soy milk maker, grind into soy milk, and add an appropriate amount of white sugar.

2. Qianshi and Coix Seed Porridge

Ingredients: 150 grams each of qianshi and coix seed, 75 grams each of vegetarian meat and dried betel nut.

Method: Wash the qianshi and coix seed, soak in water for 1 hour, soak the vegetarian meat until soft and wash it, cut into cubes and set aside, pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, add the qianshi and coix seed and bring to a boil, turn to low heat and cook until soft and tender, finally add the vegetarian meat and continue cooking for 15 minutes, add salt and stir well.

3. Chinese Yam and Qianshi Porridge

Ingredients: 1 Chinese yam, 50g qianshi, 50g coix seed, 100g rice

Method: Wash the qianshi and coix seed, put them in water and soak for 2 hours. Wash the rice and put it in water to soak for half an hour. Peel and slice the Chinese yam and set aside. Put the qianshi, coix seed, and rice into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook over high heat for 30 minutes. Add the sliced Chinese yam and cook for another 20 minutes before serving.

4. Red Bean, Qianshi and Lotus Seed Soup

Ingredients: 30g red beans, 30g lotus seeds, 30g qianshi, 100g japonica rice

Method: Wash all the ingredients, and soak the qianshi for 2 hours. Put the red beans, lotus seeds, qianshi, and japonica rice into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook over high heat for 1 hour, then turn to low heat and cook for 1.5-2 hours. You can add an appropriate amount of white sugar according to personal taste.

III. Who should not eat jitoumi?

1. People with severe constipation

Jitoumi contains a large amount of carbohydrates, and people with severe constipation are prone to indigestion after eating it, which worsens constipation.

2. People with indigestion

Jitoumi is rich in carbohydrates, has a dense texture, and is not easy to cook until soft. People with indigestion are prone to worsening their indigestion after eating it.

3. People allergic to jitoumi

Some people are allergic to jitoumi due to their own constitution, and after eating it experience skin itching, redness and swelling, and other conditions. Such people should not eat jitoumi.

4. Pregnant women

Jitoumi has a strong astringent property and can easily lead to indigestion, so to protect the health of pregnant women and fetuses, pregnant women should not eat jitoumi.

Jitoumi is mild in nature and flavor and is a common health-preserving food. The above is a brief introduction to jitoumi. Did you understand it?