We often talk about "chicken head rice" as a special product from Jiangsu province in China. Its appearance is spherical, with a protrusion at the tip resembling a chicken head, hence the name "chicken head rice." It has the functions of invigorating the spleen, nourishing Qi, and tonifying the kidneys. Although its health benefits are not outstanding, they are relatively high. Therefore, it is commonly seen in many health recipes. Let's learn about the methods of eating chicken head rice and its medicinal effects!
[Best Methods of Eating Chicken Head Rice]
First, wash the prepared chicken head rice thoroughly and stew it on low heat until it is cooked. Of course, it can also be eaten together with Chinese yam, lentils, lotus seeds, fish head, etc.
[Nutritional Value of Chicken Head Rice]
Chicken head rice has a sweet and slightly bitter taste and is neutral in nature. It belongs to the spleen and kidney meridians. It has the functions of tonifying the spleen and invigorating the middle, consolidating the kidneys and astringing essence, and relieving dampness and stopping diarrhea. It is often used to treat symptoms such as nocturnal emission, excessive vaginal discharge, diarrhea, and urinary incontinence. Chicken head rice contains rich starch, which can increase body heat. It also has the ability to enhance small intestine absorption, increase urinary glucose excretion, and increase the concentration of serum carotene. This can reduce the incidence of gastric cancer and lung cancer.
[Suitable Population for Eating Chicken Head Rice]
Chicken head rice is suitable for the general population. It is especially suitable for children with frequent urination, women with excessive vaginal discharge and weak kidneys, elderly people with frequent urination, patients with nocturnal emission and premature ejaculation, as well as those with chronic enteritis and diarrhea.
[Precautions for Eating Chicken Head Rice]
Although chicken head rice has many nutritional values, one of its functions is to consolidate and astringe. Therefore, it is not suitable for people who suffer from constipation, dry stools, and bloating. In addition, chicken head rice should not be eaten excessively, as it may be difficult to digest.
