Bamboo grass contains a variety of nutrients and can provide the body with essential elements in a timely manner. It also has high medicinal value, making it highly favored by people. So, what are the specific benefits and effects of bamboo grass?
Benefits and Effects of Bamboo Grass
1. Lowers blood pressure
Bamboo grass is rich in protein, which is rare in leafy vegetables. It has a high potassium to sodium ratio (49.5:1), and regular consumption can help lower blood pressure and protect cardiovascular health. Bamboo grass is also effective in treating hepatitis A and bacterial dysentery.
2. Clears heat and detoxifies
Due to dietary and environmental factors, many people are prone to getting heat-related symptoms such as sore throat. Boiling bamboo grass with purslane and plantain in 15 grams each can help clear heat, promote diuresis, and relieve heat-related symptoms.
3. Anticancer properties
Bamboo grass is alkaline in nature, and its use has a certain preventive effect on cancer.
Additionally, it can also improve symptoms such as cold and fever, cough, acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mumps, infectious hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, etc.
Methods of Consuming Bamboo Grass
1. Stir-fried bamboo grass
Clean the bamboo grass and wash it with water. Blanch it in boiling water and then remove it for later use.
Heat the oil in a wok, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, and then add the bamboo grass. Stir-fry until it becomes soft. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence and stir-fry evenly. Serve.
2. Bamboo grass porridge
This is another common way of consuming bamboo grass. Clean the bamboo grass and blanch it in boiling water. Remove and drain it, then cut it into small pieces.
Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the bamboo grass, and add an appropriate amount of salt and other seasonings. Stir well and remove from heat.
Rinse the rice and cook it. Add the stir-fried bamboo grass and mix well. Simmer on low heat for half an hour. Serve.
Bamboo Grass Cultivation Methods
1. Bamboo grass is easy to cultivate. Use discarded filter cotton and find a small flower pot (such as a bottle cap or any other container).
2. Cut the filter cotton to a suitable width based on the depth of the water grass pot. The filter cotton does not need to be washed, as its impurities act as good fertilizers.
3. Straighten the bamboo grass and place the roots on the filter cotton. This requires patience and carefulness.
4. Do it in one go, without allowing the bamboo grass to dry out.
5. Fold the filter cotton, wrap it around, and place it in the flower pot.
6. Fill the gaps in the flower pot with small stones and transplant it into the tank. Throughout the process, the bamboo grass should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out.
