The efficacy and function of purple taro stems

Taro is a kind of vegetable that is quite unique to southern my country. It looks purple, so we call it fragrant taro or purple taro. It tastes very fragrant. Not only can we eat the taro, but the petiole of the taro plant also has a very high medicinal value. It can be used to soak in water and can treat many diseases. So what are the effects and functions of purple taro stems?

Effects

Taro stalk is the petiole of the taro plant, which is distributed in southern and northern my country. It has a high water content, is very crisp and tender, and has no obvious fibrosis. It can promote appetite, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It also has certain medicinal value and has the effects of dispelling wind, promoting dampness, detoxifying, and removing blood stasis.

1. Appetite and healthy food

In daily life, taro stems are rarely stir-fried directly. They are mostly used to make pickles and sauerkraut. This kind of taro stems have a certain sour taste. When stir-frying, add more chili peppers and peppercorns to enhance the flavor. Therefore, it has a good effect of stimulating appetite and strengthening digestion. It is very suitable for consumption in summer and is also suitable for people with poor appetite.

2. Lowers blood pressure

The potassium ion content in taro stems is very high and the sodium ion content is low. It is a typical high potassium and low sodium food. It is very suitable for patients with hypertension and can help lower blood pressure.

3. Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements

Taro stems, like the roots of other green vegetables, contain a large amount of dietary fiber. This substance can absorb water and swell in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the moisturizing degree of food residues. It can also stimulate gastrointestinal motility and accelerate the excretion of feces, which is very effective in preventing and treating constipation.

4. Clean teeth and prevent caries

Taro stems also contain substances such as saponin and fluorine, which can help clear oral bacteria when eaten. Fluorine is an important component of the tooth protective film and can clean teeth and prevent caries.

5. Protect liver and improve eyesight

Taro stems are high in carotene and carotenoids. These ingredients mainly act on the liver and retina of the human body. They play a certain role in alleviating liver aging and enhancing vision, especially enhancing the eye's ability to adapt to darkness.

6. Enhances Immunity

Taro stems contain a high amount of protein, especially mucus protein. Most of this substance will be broken down into amino acids, and a small part will be directly absorbed and still have its biological activity, which is very effective in enhancing one's own immunity.

Nutritional Value

Taro stalk is the petiole of taro, which has certain edible value. It is rich in cellulose and minerals. It also has the effects of dispelling wind, promoting dampness, detoxifying and removing blood stasis. It is commonly used for urticaria, allergic purpura, diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases.

1. Taro stems, like some other green vegetables, are rich in dietary fiber. After consumption, dietary fiber will absorb water and swell in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the moisture content of food residues, while promoting intestinal peristalsis and accelerating the excretion of feces, which is very effective in preventing and treating constipation.

2. The content of mucus protein in taro stems is much higher than that in taro. This mucus protein also has certain activity in the human body and can lubricate the esophagus and organs. It is also the main raw material for the synthesis of the body's own mucus protein. It can enhance immunity and promote genital mucus secretion.

3. The potassium ion content in taro stems is very high, while the sodium ion content is relatively low. It is very effective in regulating the potassium and sodium balance in the body. It is especially suitable for patients with hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and can help lower blood pressure. Since potassium ions are also one of the transmitters between neurons, they also play a certain role in the treatment of neurasthenia.