Chives, also known as "liver vegetables," are edible throughout the year, but the quality is best in early spring. Eating leeks at this time can not only maintain the body's yang qi and enhance its ability to resist bacteria and viruses, but also directly inhibit or kill pathogenic bacteria, keeping the body away from the harm of bacteria and viruses.
The nutritional value of leeks
The volatile oil and sulfides contained in leeks have the effect of reducing blood lipids and preventing arteriosclerosis. Chives also contain a lot of fiber, with 1.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams of chives, which is higher than both scallions and celery. It not only promotes intestinal peristalsis, but also effectively prevents habitual constipation and the occurrence of colorectal cancer, hence the name "sausage washing grass".
According to the "Collection of Materia Medica", "Among vegetables, this substance is the warmest and most beneficial, and should be eaten regularly. The poet Su Shi of the Song Dynasty vividly described the spring leeks as "I feel the sharp cold of the east wind, and the yellow leeks of Artemisia annua taste the spring dish.
Introduction to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Efficacy of Chives
1. Tonifying the Kidney and Warming Yang:
Chives have a warm nature, a pungent taste, and have the function of tonifying the kidney and promoting yang. Therefore, they can be used to treat diseases such as erectile dysfunction, ejaculation, and premature ejaculation;
2. Yigan Jianwei:
Chives contain special components such as volatile essential oils and sulfides, emitting a unique pungent aroma that helps to regulate liver qi, enhance appetite, and enhance digestive function;
3. Promoting Qi and Regulating Blood Circulation:
The pungent smell of leeks has the functions of dispersing blood stasis and promoting blood circulation, promoting qi and guiding stagnation, and is suitable for injuries such as falls, nausea, enteritis, hematemesis, chest pain, etc;
4. Runchang laxative:
Chives contain a large amount of vitamins and crude fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility, treat constipation, and prevent colon cancer.