Can students eat Codonopsis?
Yes, they can consume it in moderation.
Codonopsis is a commonly used medicinal herb for tonifying qi, nourishing blood, and generating fluids. It has a mild nature and is often used as a substitute for ginseng to nourish the body. If students experience symptoms such as weak spleen and lungs, shortness of breath, poor appetite, loose stools, or weak cough due to exhaustion, they can consume a small amount of Codonopsis for regulation.
Is it recommended for students to consume Codonopsis long-term?
No, it is not recommended.
Codonopsis has a mild nature and a sweet taste. It has the functions of tonifying qi, nourishing the middle, and benefiting the spleen and lungs. Students with symptoms such as weak spleen, fatigue, internal heat, excessive thirst, and shortness of breath can consume a small amount of Codonopsis. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before giving Codonopsis to students to avoid unnecessary effects.
Since students are still in the period of growth and development, long-term consumption of Codonopsis may cause symptoms of internal heat and have certain effects on growth and development.
Benefits of students consuming Codonopsis
Relieves symptoms
Codonopsis has a mild nature and the effects of nourishing blood, generating fluids, strengthening the spleen, benefiting the lungs, and tonifying the middle. It is suitable for symptoms of deficient qi, weak spleen and stomach, and poor appetite. Students can consume Codonopsis to alleviate discomfort.
Improves poor appetite
Students with picky eating or poor appetite due to weak spleen and stomach can consume an appropriate amount of Codonopsis. When combined with other herbs such as Atractylodes, Licorice, and Poria, Codonopsis can tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach, effectively improving the phenomenon of poor appetite in students.
Enhances immune function
Codonopsis contains polysaccharides, saponins, alkaloids, and other effective components that can increase the number and enhance the function of phagocytes, thereby improving immune function. Moderate consumption of Codonopsis can enhance the immune system of students.
Promotes hematopoietic function
Codonopsis can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, increase blood concentration, and promote hematopoietic function. Students who consume Codonopsis can enhance hematopoietic function, effectively prevent anemia, and improve symptoms of insufficient qi and blood, as well as pale complexion.
How much Codonopsis is suitable for students to consume?
6-10 grams is appropriate.
Students can consume an appropriate amount of Codonopsis to effectively alleviate discomfort, enhance immune function, and prevent anemia. Excessive consumption may cause internal heat. The recommended consumption of Codonopsis for healthy students is 6-10 grams. It is advisable to consult a doctor before use.
How can students consume Codonopsis?
Codonopsis Jujube Rice
Ingredients:
5 grams of Codonopsis, 10 jujubes, 200 grams of glutinous rice, 25 grams of sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the Codonopsis and jujubes in water for a while, then boil them for half an hour. Remove the Codonopsis and jujubes, and keep the soup aside.
2. Rinse the glutinous rice and steam it until cooked. Invert it onto a plate.
3. Arrange the jujubes on top and pour the soup mixed with sugar onto the jujube rice.
Codonopsis Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
1 chicken neck, 50 grams of Codonopsis, 50 grams of Astragalus root, 8 red dates.
Instructions:
1. Clean the chicken neck, remove the internal organs and tail, and chop it into pieces.
2. Wash the Astragalus root, Codonopsis, and red dates separately.
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, add an appropriate amount of water.
4. Cover the pot and stew over low heat for 3 hours. Season and serve.
Codonopsis Red Date Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients:
30 grams of Codonopsis, 8 red dates, 500 grams of pork ribs, ginger, scallions, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper, cooking wine, all in appropriate amounts.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Codonopsis, cut it into 3cm-long sections. Wash the red dates and remove the pits.
2. Wash the pork ribs and chop them into 4cm-long pieces.
3. Wash the ginger and scallions, bruise the ginger, and cut the scallions into sections.
4. Put the pork ribs, Codonopsis, red dates, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine into a stewing pot.
5. Add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot, and simmer until cooked.
