Baiguo has a refreshing taste and contains amino acids, vitamins, carotene, and other components. It has the effects of beauty, anti-aging, and preventing Alzheimer's disease. So, can men eat baiguo? What are the benefits of men eating baiguo?
Can men eat baiguo?
Yes, they can.
Baiguo has the effect of stopping excessive vaginal discharge and is commonly used for symptoms such as turbid and thin vaginal discharge. Many people think that baiguo is a herb specifically for women, but it is not. Baiguo also has the functions of astringing the lungs and relieving asthma, and reducing frequent urination. It can be used for symptoms such as excessive phlegm, coughing, nocturnal emission, and frequent urination, and can be beneficial for men when consumed in moderation.
What are the benefits of men eating baiguo?
Astringe the lungs and relieve asthma
Baiguo has the effect of astringing the lungs and relieving asthma. According to "Introduction to Medicine": "It clears the turbid qi in the lungs and stomach, transforms phlegm, and relieves coughing." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that baiguo can treat diseases such as bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and tuberculosis. Baiguo and rock sugar pear soup is a common remedy for coughing. It can be consumed in moderation by those who have excessive phlegm, coughing, and long-lasting coughs.
Reduce frequent urination
"Selecting Essentials of Food": "When cooked, it reduces frequent urination." Baiguo has the effect of reducing frequent urination and has good therapeutic effects for frequent urination. It also has astringent properties and can be used for symptoms such as nocturnal emission. Therefore, men who experience frequent urination and nocturnal emission can consume baiguo in moderation.
Prevent cardiovascular diseases
Baiguo contains ketones, bitter glucosides, and other components, which have the effects of reducing serum cholesterol, dilating coronary arteries, and assisting in lowering blood pressure. They have special preventive effects on diseases such as cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Anti-aging and anti-aging
Baiguo contains a variety of nutrients, which can nourish the body, promote blood circulation, prevent arteriosclerosis, improve memory, and have anti-aging effects. It can effectively prevent senile dementia.
Precautions for eating baiguo
1. Baiguo has a certain level of toxicity and should not be consumed excessively or raw to avoid poisoning.
2. Baiguo contains toxic substances such as baiguosu and baiguophen, which may affect the growth and development of the fetus when consumed by pregnant women.
3. Baiguo poisoning is common in children, and the younger the child, the easier they are to be poisoned. Infants and young children should not eat baiguo.
4. The skin and core of baiguo also contain toxins, so they should be removed before consumption. Soak them in water for a few hours and then cook them at high temperature.
How to eat fresh baiguo
Salted Baiguo
Main ingredients:
150g baiguo, 30g Yunhui ham, 2 egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 100g flour, 30g starch.
Instructions:
1. Remove the hard shell of baiguo and fry it until the skin is about to fall off. Remove it and drain it, then soak it in cold water to remove the skin and wash it clean. Cut Yunhui ham into small 1cm square pieces and thread baiguo and Yunhui ham onto skewers.
2. Beat the eggs, add salt and flour, mix well, then add starch and stir well. Dip the baiguo skewers into the batter.
3. Heat salad oil in a frying pan until it is five parts hot, add the baiguo and fry for 10 minutes, then scoop it out with a slotted spoon. Let the oil continue to heat until it is seven parts hot, then fry the baiguo again until it turns golden yellow. Remove it and place it on a plate. Sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorn salt and it's ready to serve.
Bitter Melon with Baiguo
Ingredients:
Bitter melon, baiguo, salt, monosodium glutamate, starch.
Instructions:
1. Wash baiguo and bitter melon, and cut them into small cubes.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan, add baiguo, bitter melon, and seasoning, stir-fry until cooked.
3. Finally, use starch to thicken the sauce.
