Say Chinese rhubarb (Da Huang)
Say Chinese rhubarb (Da Huang)
Benefits of Rhubarb
1.Relieving Constipation: When taken orally, most of rhubarb's active ingredients reach the large intestine without being absorbed by the small intestine. It stimulates the intestinal mucosa and the nerve plexus within the muscular layer of the intestines, promoting peristalsis. This can treat constipation and improve the digestive system.
2.Improving Blood Circulation: Rhubarb has the effect of promoting blood circulation, which can alleviate congestion issues caused by poor blood circulation. Additionally, when there are bruises and swelling due to injuries, taking rhubarb can help dissipate the congestion quickly.
3.Promoting Bile Secretion: Rhubarb can be used to treat diseases such as viral hepatitis and acute pancreatitis. Rhubarb and its extracts have significant effects on promoting bile secretion and pancreatic function. Rhubarb decoction has a significant inhibitory effect on trypsin, lipase, and amylase, as well as reducing the tone of the Oddi sphincter. This comprehensive effect of promoting bile secretion, pancreatic function, inhibiting enzymes, and relaxing the sphincter forms the pharmacological basis for rhubarb in the treatment of viral hepatitis and acute pancreatitis.
4.Liver Protection: Rhubarb can repair damaged liver cells, promote the regeneration of liver cells, and reduce the harm caused by drugs and viruses to the human liver. Drinking rhubarb tea can also promote blood circulation in the body, inhibit the accumulation of toxins in the body, alleviate liver pressure, and significantly benefit liver health.
5.Heat-clearing and Detoxifying: Rhubarb is a cooling herb in nature and is mainly used to clear heat and toxins. When people experience burns or scalds, crushing it and applying it directly to the affected area can clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, and accelerate wound healing. Additionally, when individuals have mouth ulcers, sore throat, and other symptoms of excessive internal heat, drinking rhubarb decoction can clear the body's internal heat and alleviate these symptoms.
Healthy Recipes
1.Rhubarb Congee
Ingredients: 150g glutinous rice, 5g rhubarb, 20g rock sugar.
Method: 1. Grind the rhubarb into fine powder; wash the glutinous rice and soak it for 1 hour. 2. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, put in the glutinous rice and rhubarb, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 35 minutes. 3. When the congee is ready, add rock sugar to taste.
Efficacy: This congee has the effects of cooling the blood, detoxifying, and relieving heat from the intestines. It is especially suitable for patients with throat swelling, red eyes, and constipation.
2.Rhubarb Weight Loss Tea
Ingredients: 5g rhubarb, 10g hawthorn, 10g astragalus, 20g lotus leaf, 5g Chinese angelica, 5g licorice.
Method: Steep the ingredients in boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Drink it as a tea.
Efficacy: Weight loss and fat reduction.
