Summer is a season when our appetite tends to decrease. However, there are some dishes made with grass kou that can help increase our appetite. Let's take a look at the recipe for Grass Kou Beef Brisket Stewed with Pickled Vegetables.
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【Identification of Grass Kou】
The medicinal part of grass kou is its mature fruit. It is a spherical cluster of seeds with white membranes that divide the cluster into 3 lobes. Each lobe contains numerous seeds that are closely attached to each other. The seed cluster has a slightly smooth texture.
The fruit of grass kou is oval, elliptical, or olive-shaped, measuring 1.5 to 3cm in length and 1 to 2cm in diameter. It is yellowish-brown or reddish-brown, with slightly pointed protrusions on both ends. The skin is thick and without thorns, with prominent longitudinal ridges and brown cracks that reveal the seeds.
The seeds are irregularly shaped, with a length of 3 to 5mm and a diameter of approximately 3mm. They are covered in a light brown membranous pseudo-testa, with a longitudinal groove as the seed ridge and a seed hilum at one end. The seeds are hard, and when longitudinally split along the seed ridge, the cross-sectional view appears obliquely heart-shaped, with the seed coat extending inward along the seed ridge, covering about half of the entire surface area. The endosperm is grayish-white. The fruit skin is smooth and easily breakable, containing the seed cluster. It has a fragrant aroma and a cool and spicy taste.
Grass kou can be used not only as a food ingredient but also for medicinal purposes. It is mainly used in decoctions, but sometimes it can be ground into fine powder for direct oral administration.
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【Grass Kou Beef Brisket Stewed with Pickled Vegetables to Increase Appetite】
1. Promotes digestion and strengthens the spleen
Grass kou contains natural aromatic substances and various amino acids. Consuming it can strengthen the stomach, promote the secretion of digestive juices, and effectively improve the body's digestive ability. It can reduce symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and spleen and stomach deficiency.
2. Increases appetite
When people have a poor appetite, they can eat dishes made with grass kou. The aromatic substances in grass kou can stimulate the appetite and aid digestion.
In addition, grass kou has a mild nature and excellent ability to dispel cold. When experiencing stomach cold or pain, consuming an appropriate amount of grass kou can quickly alleviate the symptoms.
3. Anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal effects
Grass kou contains natural compounds such as eucalyptol, palmitic acid, and gingerol, which have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and can eliminate various inflammations in the body.
Additionally, grass kou contains some astringent substances that can help relieve diarrhea and inflammation in the intestines. Therefore, when experiencing diarrhea or enteritis, consuming grass kou can quickly alleviate the symptoms.
