Locust flowers are a highly valued medicinal substance with special effects of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. They are often used in clinical practice to treat bleeding and blood heat-related diseases. Eating locust flowers in summer is a great choice for clearing heat and relieving thirst!
1. It is best to blanch the locust flowers in lightly salted water beforehand.
2. Sprinkle a little chopped green onion on top when eating to enhance the flavor.
3. You can also dip the locust flowers in garlic juice and vinegar, which tastes really good.
4. Pregnant women can eat locust flowers, but they should not consume too much at once. Locust flowers are sweet and contain a high amount of sugar. Regular consumption may lead to gestational diabetes.
In addition, since locust flowers are a cooling food, eating too much can cause abdominal pain and may even lead to miscarriage.
5. Locust flower honey is also a common locust flower product. Locust flowers contain robinin and volatile oil, which have antibacterial, preservative, and cough suppressant effects. Drinking locust flower honey regularly can clear heat, detoxify, nourish the heart and improve vision, as well as relieve thirst.
Locust flower honey has a very high fructose content, so it does not crystallize easily even when stored for a long time. Fructose is easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Compared to glucose, fructose has a weaker ability to be converted into fat, making it very suitable as a health food for teenagers and the elderly.
