Baiguo is rich in nutrition, containing ingredients such as ginkgoic acid and baiguo phenol. Regular consumption can nourish the yin, promote anti-aging, and expand micro blood vessels. So how should freshly picked baiguo be handled? What are the methods of consuming fresh baiguo?
How to handle freshly picked baiguo
1. Rinse with water
The freshly picked baiguo should be rinsed with water first to remove surface dust, impurities, and bacteria.
2. Soak in water
The toxic components of baiguo are soluble in water. Soaking it in water for at least an hour before consumption can reduce its toxicity.
3. Remove the core
The core of baiguo contains a small amount of cyanogenic glycosides and baiguo phenol, which are toxic. Boil the baiguo at high temperature, peel off the shell, and squeeze out the baiguo core with the larger end facing up.
What happens if you eat too much baiguo
Baiguo poisoning
Baiguo contains toxic substances such as hydrogenated baiguoic acid, hydrogenated baiguoic acid, and ginkgo toxins. Excessive consumption can lead to poisoning. Common symptoms of baiguo poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and seizures. The recommended dosage of baiguo is 5-10 grams, and excessive intake should be avoided. Baiguo poisoning is more common in children, and the younger the child, the more susceptible they are. Infants should not consume baiguo.
The efficacy and effects of baiguo
Lung nourishing and asthma relieving
"Introduction to Medicine": "Clears lung and stomach turbidity, transforms phlegm, relieves cough." Baiguo has the effect of nourishing the lung and relieving cough and asthma. It can be used to treat asthma and phlegm cough, and is commonly used in cough treatment.
Contraction and stopping excessive discharge
"Summary of Medicinal Properties": "Cooked and eaten, it stops frequent urination." Baiguo has the effect of contracting and stopping excessive discharge, solidifying essence, and reducing frequent urination, and is commonly used to treat conditions such as excessive vaginal discharge, turbid urine, frequent urination, and enuresis.
Beauty and skin care
Baiguo is highly nutritious and has a unique taste. It contains abundant proteins, starch, vitamins, and various trace elements. Baiguo pulp contains ginkgoic acid, which has anti-inflammatory effects and can inhibit the growth of acne. Baiguo can promote blood circulation, expand micro blood vessels, and has anti-aging and beauty effects. Regular consumption can make the skin tender, reduce wrinkles, and fade pigmentation.
Enhancing memory
Baiguo contains rich effective ingredients such as baiguo phenol, baiguoic acid, and polysaccharides, which have the effects of promoting blood vessel dilation and enhancing memory. Baiguo can lower serum cholesterol levels and dilate coronary arteries. It can be used as an adjuvant treatment for conditions such as cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
Methods of consuming fresh baiguo
Baiguo and yam porridge
Ingredients
200g rice, 150g yam, 10g baiguo, 15g coix seed.
Instructions
1. Peel the yam and cut it into small dices. Wash the rice and put it in a pot with water. Boil until half cooked.
2. Add the diced yam, stir well, and bring to a boil. Cook until about 70% cooked.
3. Add the coix seed and stir well. Add the baiguo and cook until the porridge is soft and thick. Serve in bowls.
Osmanthus baiguo sweet potato soup
Ingredients
A pinch of osmanthus, 10g baiguo, 300g sweet potato, 100g rock sugar, a small piece of ginger.
Instructions
1. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
2. Grind the ginger with a juicer, then strain the juice using a filter or cheesecloth.
3. Rinse the osmanthus with water.
4. Crush the baiguo, remove the shell, and then blanch it in hot water to remove the skin.
5. Boil water, add the osmanthus and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavor. Add the sweet potato, baiguo, and ginger juice, and cook for 20 minutes until the ingredients are soft. Add the rock sugar and bring to a boil.
