Benefits of Waterwort-Includes its health benefits and nutritional value
Water dropwort is a highly nutritious wild vegetable that is much loved by people. Water dropwort has many benefits, as recorded in the Ben Cao Gang Mu: "Water dropwort has a neutral nature and sweet taste, entering the lungs and liver meridians. It strengthens tendons and bones, soothes the liver, improves vision, lowers blood pressure, and has anti-inflammatory effects."In addition, water dropwort contains abundant glutamic acid, which is the main component of monosodium glutamate (MSG), adding natural freshness with a fresh fragrance that can make one's appetite increase.
The benefits of water dropwort
Though it is a wild vegetable, the nutritional value of water dropwort does not fall short of expensive medicinal herbs. Water dropwort has many benefits recorded in texts such as The Classic of Materia Medica · Food Therapy, The Special Record of Famous Doctors, and Dian Nan Materia Medica.
1Effects on the uterus
Water dropwort has effects similar to those of wheat ergot. Its extract causes significant contraction when tested on animal excised uteri or intestines. The alcohol extract of the whole plant has oxytocin-like contractions on the uterus. The effective components in the whole plant cause contractions in mice, rats, and cats' uteri. It enhances the contractions in the uteri of rats (unpregnant), rabbits (pregnant and non-pregnant), and cats (non-pregnant). A 0.08-0.8g/kg intravenous injection of water dropwort extract in pregnant rabbits results in enhanced uterine contractions, increased muscle tension, and frequency;Similarly, administration by stomach tube at a dose equivalent to 5.263g/kg also leads to similar effects. The components that excite the uterus dissolve in water and aqueous alcohol but not or barely in pure alcohol, petroleum ether, anhydrous ether, or chloroform. Water dropwort extract has strong effects on un-mated guinea pig uteri (similarly effective for fresh juice and dried medicinal parts).
2Effects on stopping bleeding Water dropwort contains bursic acid which can stop bleeding. Water dropwort extracts, when administered intravenously or intramuscularly in doses of 2-3ml at intervals of 2-4 hours daily up to a maximum of 15ml, show obvious hemostatic effects on various bleeding patients.
For hemophilia patients, it increases the resistance of blood clots. Giving water dropwort decoction by stomach tube in small amounts (equivalent to 0.02g/10g body weight) reduces the bleeding time in half or more mice; larger doses (equivalent to 0.06g/10g body weight) extend the bleeding time. Using volatile extract of water dropwort intraperitoneally in mice shortens the bleeding time (more significant at higher doses). In rabbits, volatile extract of water dropwort shortens clotting time. However, some contradictory reports exist. Water dropwort extracts from plants grown under hot climate and dry soil conditions significantly prolong blood coagulation time in rats when injected subcutaneously; 0.1ml at a 10% concentration has no effect on rabbit's clotting. Effects on the heart and blood vesselsAlcohol extract of water dropwort produces temporary blood pressure reduction when administered intravenously to dogs, cats, rabbits, and rats; this effect is not antagonized by atropine (80μg/kg). The effective components in the whole plant also cause temporary blood pressure reduction in mice, cats, rabbits, and dogs. This effect cannot be blocked by atropine but can be inhibited by prono-thanol.
3It also dilates coronary vessels of in situ dog hearts and isolated guinea pig hearts.
Water dropwort extract inhibits the fibrillation caused by ouabain in isolated cat hearts. Intravenous injection of water dropwort extract causes transient hypotension in rabbits but does not reverse the pressor effect of adrenaline. Decoction or volatile extract of water dropwort administered intravenously to anesthetized dogs also produces a temporary decrease in blood pressure; atropine cannot affect this effect. However, it can reduce blood pressure significantly when given subcutaneously to dogs, with some patients showing a reduction of 20-50% in respiratory movements. Water dropwort extract also causes contraction of the trachea and small intestine smooth muscles. Preliminary inhibition by atropine leads to further contraction when water dropwort alcohol extract is used; then, the effect recovers. In addition, water dropwort volatile extract administered intraperitoneally inhibits edema caused by dextran or carrageenan in rats and decreases vascular permeability induced by serotonin. It also accelerates healing of stress ulcers in mice. Water dropwort has diuretic effects. In rabbits with artificial fever, water dropwort shows mild antipyretic activity. Preservation methods for water dropwortEvery spring, wild water dropwort can be found abundantly in the countryside.
4However, after the season passes, it is difficult to find fresh water dropwort.
Don't worry, here are some tips from us on how to preserve water dropwort so you can enjoy its flavor even during winter and cold months.1. After harvesting, remove yellow leaves and impurities, trim roots with scissors, and rinse repeatedly in clean water;2. Boil a large pot of water; when boiling, add the water dropwort until it turns deep green, then quickly remove them;3. Rinse the boiled water dropwort under cold water to cool down and gently squeeze out excess moisture;4. Pack in freezer bags and freeze quickly inside the refrigerator's freezer compartment for easy access when needed. First, use atropine to cause a mild inhibition in the guinea pig's small intestine, then the vitexin extract can cause contraction of the intestinal tube before it returns to its original state. In addition, intraperitoneal injection of vitexin extract can inhibit edema and increased capillary permeability caused by dextran and carrageenan in rats' lower limbs as well as those caused by serotonin. It has a 90% inhibitory rate on Shay ulcers and can accelerate the healing of stress-induced ulcers. It has diuretic effects on mice. Radicchio slightly reduces fever in rabbits with artificial fever.
The nutritional value of radicchio
"On March 3, radicchio rivals medicine."Although it is just a wild vegetable, the nutritional value of radicchio is very high. Not only does it have a fresh taste, but it also contains rich dietary fiber and vitamins, making it a true pure natural green food.
Jicai acid in radicchio can shorten bleeding clotting time to achieve quick hemostasis.
Acetylcholine, sterols, and quaternary compounds in radicchio have antihypertensive effects, as well as reducing blood and liver cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Diosgenin in radicchio can increase vitamin C content to prevent frostbite, inflammation, and antibacterial properties.
The large amount of vitamin C in radicchio can prevent the formation of carcinogenic substances in the digestive system, having preventive effects on stomach cancer and esophageal cancer.
Radicchio contains a large amount of crude fiber which promotes body excretion function, enhancing metabolism, helping weight loss, and preventing diabetes, among other diseases.
Rad iposin in radicchio has vision-improving effects and can effectively treat dry eye disease and night blindness. Radicchio's preparation methods
Modern people are accustomed to eating rich foods, which have overburdened their spleen and stomach.
Occasionally enjoying some rural flavors not only balances the dietary structure but also changes taste, allowing you to enjoy genuine natural green food. Radicchio is not suitable for long cooking. To make it into a delicious, tender dish, certain techniques are required. What preparation methods can be used for radicchio? Let's take a look together. Radicchio stir-fried with
1rice cakeIngredients: Radicchio,
rice cake,bamboo shoots, salt, seasoned rice wine.Steps:
(1) Prepare the ingredients. Remove old leaves, yellowing leaves, and rotten leaves from radicchio, remove roots, wash repeatedly;
(2) Peel the bamboo shoots and boil them with radicchio for cooking;
(3) Once soft, remove and rinse with cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop finely for use.
Boil the bamboo shoots for longer, rinse with cold water after boiling, and cut into thin slices for use;(4) Cut the rice cake into thin slices for use;
(5) Heat the wok and add oil. When the oil is 80% hot, add the bamboo shoot slices and radicchio pieces, stir-fry for about 15 seconds.
(6) Add the rice cake slices and stir-fry.
(7) After about a minute, the rice cake will become soft. Sprinkle salt and seasoned rice wine to mix well, then serve in a dish.
Radicchio with
2mushroom tofu soupIngredients: Radicchio,soft tofu,
mushrooms, water starch, salt, sesame oil.Steps:(1) Rinse and cut radicchio into 5 cm pieces;
(2) Cut the tofu into 3x3 square blocks and blanch in boiling water for use.
(3) Sauté mushrooms with sesame oil in a wok;
(4) Add water to the pot, bring to a boil over high heat;
(5) Add radicchio and tofu, then cook on medium heat until boiling. Gently stir occasionally using a spoon.
(6) Season with an appropriate amount of salt, thicken with water starch, and drizzle sesame oil before serving.
Radicchio with
pork
3balls Ingredients: Radicchio, minced pork filling.
Steps:
(1) Clean yellow leaves and old roots of radicchio, soak in water for 10 minutes, wash thoroughly, and drain.
(2) Chop the radicchio finely, mix with an appropriate amount of salad oil.
(3) Coat all vegetables evenly with a thin layer of oil.
(4) Add seasoned meat filling.
(5) Mix well.
(6) Pour enough cool water in a pot and heat on low. Use a spoon to drop the meat filling into the water, blanching.
(7) After all the balls are dropped, wait for the water to boil before turning up the heat and cooking for 5 minutes until done.
Red oil radicchio meat sauce
4wontons Ingredients: Radicchio,
minced pork filling,wonton wrappers,、ginger, garlic, starch, green onions,egg. soy sauce, salt,vinegar. sesame oil, doubanjiang chili bean paste.
Steps:
(1) Rinse radicchio and remove yellow leaves and debris; use scissors to cut off roots. Wash in clean water and drain thoroughly.
(2) Boil a large pot of water, add radicchio and cook until it changes color.
(3) Cool the cooked radicchio with cold running water.
(4) Squeeze out excess moisture.
(5) Grind ginger and garlic together with meat filling.
(6) Mix seasoned meat filling with salt, soy sauce, starch, sesame oil, green onions, and egg.
(7) Mix thoroughly until well combined.
(8) Add finely chopped radicchio to the meat mixture; mix well.
(9) Prepare by wrapping the mixed filling in wonton wrappers.
(10) Fold each wrapper, sealing the edges tightly.
(11) In a bowl, add doubanjiang chili bean paste, salt, and a little vinegar.
(12) Bring water to a boil in a pot; when boiling, add dumplings until they float.
(13) Serve with soup and cooked dumplings.
Radicchio preservation methods
In spring every year, radicchio can be found everywhere in the countryside.
But after the season passes, it is difficult to find fresh radicchio again. Don't worry. The editor has a solution for you. Radicchio's storage methods allow you to enjoy delicious radicchio even during winter and spring. Steps:(1) Remove yellow leaves and foreign matter from radicchio, trim roots with scissors, wash repeatedly in clean water;。
(2) In a large pot, add half the water. Boil and add radicchio until it turns deep green; remove promptly.
(3) Rinse the boiled radicchio with cold running water, then gently squeeze out excess moisture.
(4) Package in sealed bags, freeze quickly in refrigerator's freezer for later use.
Pack in airtight bags and place in the freezer for quick freezing; eat as needed.
