A few days ago, my relatives came to my house and brought us some kudzu root powder. We have never had it before and would like to ask whether we should eat it raw or cooked.
Can kudzu root powder be eaten raw?
Yes, it can be eaten raw.
Kudzu root powder is a starch substance extracted from the roots of the kudzu plant. It has various effects such as reducing fever and irritability, moisturizing the throat and quenching thirst, beautifying the skin and enhancing immunity. It has no obvious toxic side effects, so kudzu root powder can be eaten raw.
Should kudzu root powder be eaten raw or cooked?
It is recommended to cook it.
Generally, it is better to cook kudzu root powder. Eating it raw may cause the following problems.
Insufficient disinfection
If the kudzu root powder purchased at home has been strictly sterilized, then it can be eaten raw. However, if the disinfection process of the kudzu root powder is not rigorous enough, consuming raw kudzu root powder may cause digestive reactions such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Not conducive to digestion
Eating raw kudzu root powder is not conducive to the absorption of its medicinal effects by the stomach and intestines. It may reduce the efficacy of kudzu root powder and fail to achieve the expected therapeutic effect. Therefore, it is generally recommended to cook kudzu root powder.
How to cook kudzu root powder
Brewing kudzu root powder
1. Take about 15 grams of kudzu root powder and put it in a bowl.
2. Pour about 15 milliliters of warm water into the bowl, stir until the kudzu root powder becomes a milky white paste without particles.
3. Pour in boiling water while stirring until the kudzu root powder becomes a sticky, translucent texture.
4. You can also add rock sugar, honey, or other seasonings according to your taste.
Cooking kudzu root powder porridge
1. Take 200 grams of kudzu root powder and 300 grams of corn.
2. Soak the corn in water overnight and remove it the next day.
3. Add kudzu root powder to the corn and mix well.
4. Put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until done.
5. You can add honey, sugar, or other seasonings.
Can kudzu root powder be consumed every day?
In general, it can be consumed daily.
Kudzu root powder is a starchy food that contains rich nutrients such as estrogen, puerarin, flavonoids, proteins, amino acids, calcium, and iron. It has no obvious toxic side effects. Therefore, under normal circumstances, people with normal constitution can consume it daily. However, kudzu root powder has a cooling nature and may irritate the stomach and intestines. If you are concerned about its impact on the digestive system, you can also consume it 2-3 times a week.
Who should not consume kudzu root powder?
1. Hypotensive and hypoglycemic patients
Puerarin in kudzu root powder has certain hypotensive and hypoglycemic effects. Consuming kudzu root powder may lower blood sugar levels in patients with hypoglycemia, leading to dizziness, palpitations, and other discomforts.
2. Pregnant women
Kudzu root powder has a sweet taste and a cooling nature. Pregnant women have special constitution, and consuming kudzu root powder during pregnancy may irritate the stomach and affect their health, which is not conducive to the development of the fetus.
3. People with qi deficiency and cold stomach
People with qi deficiency and cold stomach should not consume kudzu root powder. The cooling nature of kudzu root powder may aggravate the coldness in the body and intensify the stimulation to the stomach and intestines, which may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, loose stools, and other discomforts.
