What are the effects and medicinal uses of Lycopus root, and how is it eaten?
Lycopus root, also known as sweet potato, Lycopus tuber, and wild Panax notoginseng, is a very common herbaceous plant in our rural life, with edible value as both a vegetable and a medicine. In addition, Lycopus root has a very long growth cycle; in spring and summer its tender stems and leaves can be harvested and cooked, and after late autumn the earth-ginseng root buried underground can be eaten directly, so it can truly be said that the whole plant is a treasure. Moreover, in order to make better use of the medicinal value of Lycopus root, people have also invented many ways to eat it. Below, let us take a look at the effects and medicinal uses of Lycopus root and how to eat it.
The effects and medicinal uses of Lycopus root
1. For children, eating Lycopus root can not only strengthen the constitution and improve long-term malnutrition in children, but also help activate hormones and enzymes in the body and promote the production of antibodies in their bodies.
2. For the elderly, Lycopus root can not only promote better absorption of calcium by the intestines and stomach, but also effectively reduce the content of triglycerides in the blood, preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly.
A way to eat Lycopus root: Lycopus root congee
Ingredients: Prepare an appropriate amount of Lycopus root, japonica rice, goji berries, rock sugar, and other ingredients.
Method: First wash the Lycopus root and cut it into strips of the same size. Then pour an appropriate amount of water into a clay pot. After the water boils, add all the ingredients and simmer. Finally, cook over low heat for 20 minutes and it is ready to eat.
Benefits: This congee has a soft and delicate taste, nourishes yin and blood, and is very suitable for women to recover qi after childbirth.
A way to eat Lycopus root: braised Lycopus root
Ingredients: 30~60g Lycopus root, a little oil and salt.
Method: First wash the Lycopus root and cut it into pieces of the same size. Then add an appropriate amount of oil and salt to the pot. After the oil is hot, pour the Lycopus root into the pot and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Finally, add water and braise until cooked, then serve.
Benefits: This dish has the effect of invigorating blood and relieving pain, and is very suitable for people suffering from heart and abdominal pain.
A way to eat Lycopus root: Lycopus root and red date tea
Ingredients: Prepare an appropriate amount of Lycopus root, dried dates, green tea, and other materials.
Method: First wash the Lycopus root and cut it into small slices. Then put the Lycopus root, red dates, and green tea together into a teacup. Finally, brew with boiling water and it is ready to drink.
Benefits: Red dates themselves have a beauty-enhancing effect, and together with the nourishing green tea and Lycopus root, this drink has the effect of nourishing blood and qi when consumed over the long term.
The above content is the full introduction to Lycopus root, and we hope it can be helpful to everyone. In fact, in our lives, besides Lycopus root, there are many things that seem inconspicuous but actually have great benefits, such as the common orange peel in our daily life, which after being dried in the sun becomes a rare good medicinal material that can treat asthma, cough, and many other lung diseases. At the same time, this also reminds us to pay more attention to the things around us; perhaps you will discover the unique charm hidden within them.