Plantain often inhabits wetlands such as roadsides, mountains, rivers, and flower beds, and is no stranger to friends living in rural areas, it is like an easy-going friend, and can be seen everywhere.
It is well documented in various documents. It is a good medicine with the same origin as medicine and food, many people know that plantain can be used as medicine, and some people will even go to collect plantain themselves and use it to boil water for health.
So, what are the benefits of boiling water with plantain on a regular basis for our body?
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"Plantain" is a treasure, use it to soak in water and drink, or can help solve 5 problems
1. Clearing heat and diuretic
In life, many people often experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, which seriously affect sleep and work, and the main reason for these symptoms is that there is a lot of moisture in the body, and through diuresis, it can effectively eliminate excess water, reduce the burden on the kidneys, and regulate the water balance in the body.
The active ingredient in "plantain" can effectively promote urine secretion and help the body to excrete excess water, so as to solve the above problems.
2. Relieves sore throat
When drinking plantain soaked water, it is best to let the water sit in the throat area for a few seconds to allow the full effect of the medicine, and at the same time, you can use some massage techniques, such as pinching the muscles on both sides of the neck with your thumb and forefinger, and gently massaging to enhance the relief effect.
In addition, in order to better exert the medicinal effects of plantain, you can also pay attention to maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as drinking plenty of water and avoiding irritating diets.
3. Help anti-aging
Plantain soaked in water, not only has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and drenching, etc., but also can help anti-aging, plantain is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenolic compounds, etc., these substances can effectively remove free radicals in the body, thereby slowing down the aging process.
The antioxidant effect of plantain not only protects cells from free radicals, but also promotes the regeneration and repair of skin cells.
4. Improve inflammation
Plantain can play a good role in inhibiting and reducing inflammation of bacteria, viruses and microorganisms, especially inflammation in the body, feeling redness, swelling, heat and pain, according to the physical condition and the type of disease, the plantain can be boiled in water and drunk.
Especially when tonsillitis, mumps, hemorrhoids, and fire are vigorous, you can choose to drink some plantain water to excrete the fire, balance the metabolic circulation in the body, and resist the invasion of microbial bacteria.
5. Constipation
Plantain has a mild laxative effect, and the cellulose and polysaccharides in plantain can increase intestinal peristalsis and stool volume, promoting bowel movements.
In addition, the mustard oil in plantain can stimulate the intestinal wall nerves, enhance intestinal peristalsis, and promote the production of bowel movements
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Plantain can be taken in several ways
- Soak in water and drink directly
Take 40 to 50 grams of fresh plantain, wash it with water, then put the plantain in a teapot, pour in water and cook over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain out the water and drink.
Fresh plantain can also be brewed directly with boiling water, which can be drunk in a few minutes, and if sun-dried plantain is used to soak in water, the brewing time will be longer.
- Chilled plantain
Ingredients: Plantain, 1 tablespoon spicy oil, salt, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar. Method: Cut off the old skin of the plantain root, keep the upper part of the young leaves, put it in boiling water and blanch it, add the seasoning to a large bowl, stir well, and drizzle with various seasonings to taste.
- Stewed pork ribs with plantain
Plantain has a refreshing taste, put a handful of plantain in the last ten minutes of stewed pork ribs, the soup will become sweet, the bones and plantain are stewed together, the taste of the leaves is delicious, it can strengthen the muscles and bones, cool and reduce the fire, suitable for the whole family.
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What are the precautions for eating plantain?
Suitable for and contraindicated:
Psyllium soaked in water has a certain pharmacological effect, suitable for some specific groups of people, such as heat poison, edema, cough and phlegm patients.
Due to the psyllium cold, patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and yin deficiency should use it with caution to avoid aggravation of the condition. In addition, people who are allergic to plantain should also avoid using it to avoid causing rashes, itching, asthma and other allergic reactions. In addition, patients should be careful not to drink too much when using plantain to soak in water, so as not to cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.
How to store:
The residue left over after soaking in water can be dried and preserved, and can be used again when needed. Plantain can also be washed, dried, ground into powder and stored, rinsed with water when needed.
Do not take it long-term:
The effect of plantain is very good, but it should not be eaten too much, and it should be eaten according to the condition. Moreover, the property of plantain belongs to the cold nature, so if you eat too much, it will cause diarrhea, which is very bad for people with physical weakness, and long-term consumption of a large amount will harm the liver and kidneys.
Take as directed by a healthcare practitioner:
Each person's physique is different, for some of the effects of plantain, some people take it by themselves according to the symptoms, and the effect is not ideal after taking it for a period of time, then they should seek medical attention in time and treat it according to the doctor's instructions in combination with other drugs.
Source: Healthy Gastronomy