Baiguo, also known as Ginkgo fruit, is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. It has good nutritional value and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating cough, asthma, and frequent urination. Can baiguo be used to treat hypertension?
Can Baiguo Treat Hypertension?
Adjunctive treatment
Baiguo, also known as Ginkgo fruit, has the effects of nourishing the lungs, stopping cough, reducing urinary frequency, etc. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as cough with phlegm, turbid white discharge, and frequent urination. Baiguo contains effective ingredients such as manganic acid, flavonoids, and sterols, which can lower serum cholesterol, dilate blood vessels, and reduce blood pressure. It can be used as an adjunctive treatment for hypertension.
Is Baiguo Effective for Hypertension?
Has certain effects
Although baiguo can be used as an adjunctive treatment for hypertension, it cannot replace the effects of medication. Moreover, the absorption of medication varies from person to person, and the efficacy also varies. It is recommended that patients take antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of a doctor to control blood pressure within a normal range.
How to Consume Baiguo to Lower Blood Pressure?
Hawthorn and Millet Porridge
Ingredients
8g hawthorn, 5g baiguo, 100g glutinous rice.
Instructions
1. Soak the glutinous rice in water for half an hour;
2. Boil water and add the rice, cook for 5 minutes after boiling;
3. Add hawthorn and baiguo, continue cooking for 15 minutes;
4. Turn off the heat, let it sit for 10 minutes, and stir well.
Baiguo Bitter Gourd
Ingredients
Bitter gourd, baiguo, salt, monosodium glutamate, starch.
Instructions
1. Wash the baiguo, wash the bitter gourd and dice it.
2. Heat the wok, add oil, stir-fry the baiguo, bitter gourd, and seasonings until cooked.
3. Finally, thicken with starch.
Can Baiguo Be Consumed Long-term?
Not recommended
Baiguo contains various nutrients and has effects such as skin whitening, anti-aging, and improving memory. However, baiguo has a certain level of toxicity. Excessive consumption can lead to poisoning and long-term consumption may cause harm to the body. It is recommended to consume baiguo 2-3 times a week or follow the guidance of a doctor.
Who Should Not Consume Baiguo?
1. Pregnant women
Baiguo, although having nourishing effects, contains certain toxins that are not beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus.
2. Children
Baiguo poisoning is more common in children. Ingesting 7-10 baiguo fruits can lead to poisoning. Infants and young children should not consume baiguo.
3. People with excess heat in the body
Baiguo is a lung-protecting and cough-stopping herb, but it should not be consumed by people with excess heat symptoms, such as coarse breath, red face, and constipation.
