We usually drink dried yimucao sold in pharmacies. A few days ago, I found some fresh yimucao on the roadside in the countryside. I would like to ask if fresh yimucao can be eaten?
Can Fresh Yimucao be Eaten?
Yes, it can.
Yimucao is a herb with the functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, diuresis, reducing swelling, clearing heat, and detoxification. It can be used to treat menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, incomplete lochia, edema, and ulcerations. It has no obvious toxic side effects and has a refreshing and pleasant taste, so fresh yimucao can be eaten.
Is it Good to Drink Water Soaked with Fresh Yimucao?
Yes, it is.
Yimucao, as a herb, has medicinal ingredients that are relatively easy to extract. Fresh yimucao has better extraction effect than dried yimucao. Therefore, fresh yimucao can be soaked in water and drank. It can help promote the discharge of menstrual blood and relieve symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and blood clots.
Who is Suitable to Eat Fresh Yimucao?
For Those with Menstrual Disorders
Fresh yimucao has the functions of promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. Therefore, it is suitable for patients with menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and insufficient menstrual flow caused by blood stasis.
For Those with Edema and Reduced Urination
Yimucao has certain diuretic and anti-edema effects. It is suitable for patients with edema and reduced urine output. Fresh yimucao can help alleviate the discomfort to a certain extent.
For Those with Ulcers and Swelling Pain
Fresh yimucao has the functions of clearing heat and detoxification. It can be used by patients with various types of ulcers and swelling pain to relieve symptoms through internal or external use.
Who is Not Suitable to Eat Fresh Yimucao?
1. Pregnant Women
Fresh yimucao has good effects in promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis. It can stimulate the uterus and promote uterine contractions. Pregnant women who consume excessive amounts of fresh yimucao may have a risk of miscarriage.
2. Those with Yin Deficiency and Blood Deficiency
People with Yin deficiency and blood deficiency mainly show pale or sallow complexion, pale lips and nails, general weakness, and easy fatigue. Fresh yimucao has strong blood circulation effects, but it does not have obvious blood nourishing effects. Drinking yimucao may worsen the original discomfort for those with Yin deficiency and blood deficiency.
3. Those with Allergic Constitution
Some people may have allergic reactions when consuming fresh yimucao, such as chest tightness, rapid breathing, red rashes, and itching. If you are unsure about whether you are allergic, you can start by consuming a small amount and observe any discomfort. If there is none, you can consume it.
How to Use Fresh Yimucao?
Cooking Lean Meat with Fresh Yimucao
Ingredients: 100g fresh yimucao, 50g red dates, 200g lean pork, ginger, salt as needed.
Instructions:
1. Wash and cut the lean pork into pieces.
2. Wash the yimucao, red dates, and ginger, and slice the ginger.
3. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil in a pot, add the lean pork, blanch it, and then remove and wash it.
4. Put all the ingredients into the pot and add an appropriate amount of water.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.
6. Add salt to taste and serve.
Frying Eggs with Yimucao
Ingredients: 200g yimucao, 2 eggs, oil, salt as needed.
Instructions:
1. Remove the roots of yimucao, wash it, and chop it.
2. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the yimucao until 80% cooked.
3. Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the yimucao and salt, and mix well.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and fry until golden brown and fully cooked.
