White peony is a common blood-nourishing Chinese medicine that can be used both medicinally and as a food. One common way to use white peony in daily life is to soak it in water and drink it. Here are a few recommended methods for using white peony as food!
【The Main Values of White Peony】
1. Ornamental Value
It is said that among the many flowers, peony is the most vibrant, and in fact, peony is just as beautiful as peony and has become the second favorite flower.
White peony is known for its pure white color. The flowers produced by white peony are very large and have a beautiful appearance. The flower shape is varied and rich, making it a highly ornamental flower suitable for planting in gardens and for home pot cultivation.
2. Medicinal Value
White peony has a cool nature. It tastes bitter and sour when consumed, but it is effective in treating symptoms such as blood deficiency, abdominal pain, night sweats, and menstrual disorders. It can effectively inhibit more than ten types of bacteria, such as dysentery bacilli.
White peony is also widely used for relieving spasms, pain relief, anti-fatigue, and antioxidant purposes. It has obvious effects and high value.
【Methods of Consuming White Peony】
1. White Peony Stewed Pig's Elbow
Ingredients: 25g white peony, 500g pig's elbow, 5ml cooking wine, appropriate amount of salt, monosodium glutamate, ginger slices, and scallion segments.
Method: Cook the above ingredients in a pot until done.
Effects: Promotes blood circulation, cools blood, reduces swelling and relieves pain, nourishes the liver and blood. It is effective in treating symptoms such as irregular menstruation, excessive menstruation, and fever due to yin deficiency.
2. White Peony Jujube Porridge
Ingredients: 150g glutinous rice, 30g jujube, 20g white peony, 25g wheat, 15g honey.
Method: Cook wheat and white peony in a gauze bag for 30 minutes. Remove the medicine bag and add jujube and glutinous rice to the pot and cook until soft. Add honey and stir well.
Effects: Nourishes blood, benefits kidneys, strengthens spleen and stomach. It is suitable for post-illness weakness, liver cirrhosis, female blood deficiency, and cardiovascular disease patients.
