The locust flower is a food and medicinal material that can be used for cooking, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also a good ornamental plant. The locust flower has the function of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and its medicinal value is very high. Now let's learn about the efficacy and functions of the locust flower.
1. Cooling blood and stopping bleeding
The locust flower has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it belongs to the liver and large intestine meridians. It is a material with high medicinal value. It has the special effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and is commonly used in the treatment of bleeding and blood heat-related diseases.
The locust flower can cool the blood and has good therapeutic effects on diseases such as bleeding, hematuria, and hemorrhoids.
2. Stroke prevention
The locust flower contains a large amount of rutin, which is an important substance that increases the resistance of capillaries and improves the function of capillaries. It increases the elasticity of blood vessel walls and greatly reduces the chance of cerebral vascular rupture.
It plays a role in preventing strokes and hypertension. The locust flower can prevent strokes, has benefits for lowering blood pressure, and can also prevent cardiovascular diseases.
3. Clearing liver fire
Since the locust flower enters the liver meridian, it has good therapeutic effects on conditions such as excessive liver fire, headache, red eyes, sore throat, loss of voice, abscesses, and ulcers.
【How to eat the locust flower】
1. Cold mixed locust flower
Ingredients: locust flowers
Method: Wash the locust flowers, remove excess moisture, sprinkle a layer of dry flour and mix well. Steam in a steamer with a layer of gauze for 10-15 minutes. Serve with a sauce made from minced garlic, diced green pepper, salt, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chicken essence. It is delicious.
2. Pan-fried dumplings with locust flowers
Ingredients: ginger powder, chopped green onion, diced pork, chives, locust flowers, flour, oil, soup essence, vegetable oil, salt.
Method:
1. Blanch the locust flowers in water and cool. Add chives, diced pork, chopped green onions, ginger powder, salt, vegetable oil, and soup essence to form the filling. Don't add dumpling or bun seasoning or five-spice powder to preserve the unique freshness of the locust flowers.
2. Use the method of making dumplings, but make the dumplings slightly larger. Pan-fry them in a non-stick pan over low heat, using the same method as making pan-fried buns.
3. Brush some oil on the pan, arrange the dumplings in it, add a mixture of flour and water to cover two-thirds of the dumplings, and cook over medium heat until the soup is absorbed. Then, cook over low heat for 2 minutes and serve hot.
【Precautions】
Although the locust flower is non-toxic and edible, not everyone can eat it, especially those with allergies. The misconception that the locust flower is poisonous mainly stems from allergic reactions in some individuals after consumption.
Research shows that the locust flower contains a component that can produce a photosensitive substance in the human body. If the exposed skin, such as the face, hands, and feet, is not protected from the sun, it may cause metabolic disorders and induce "photodermatitis."
People with sensitive skin may experience allergic reactions after eating locust flowers, so it is best for people with a history of allergies to stay away from locust flower foods.
In addition, locust flowers have a high fructose content. They are a high-quality source of honey, but they should be avoided by diabetes patients.
People with cold constitutions should consume locust flowers in moderation, and those with weak spleen and stomach, as well as those with Yin deficiency and fever without actual fire, should be cautious in taking them.
