Artichoke, alias French lily, chrysanthemum thistle, ocean lily, lotus lily, etc. A perennial herb in the genus Asteraceae that feeds on flower buds. Native to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it evolved from the artichoke. It was eaten by the Romans as early as 2000 years ago. It was cultivated in many European and American countries. It was introduced to China from France in the 19th century. Currently, it is mainly cultivated in Beijing, Beijing and Yunnan. It contains polyphenolic compounds, which is a healthy vegetable with high nutrition. It is not only very delicious, but also has very high nutritional value and medicinal value. However, some friends do not know much about the efficacy and function. Let’s learn about its nutritional value and benefits.
Nutritional value
The involucral bracts and receptacles of artichoke buds can be eaten as vegetables, and the roots can be used as medicines to enhance liver function and diuretic effects.
Its flower buds are rich in nutrients. Per 100 grams of edible portion, water content is 86.5%, protein 2.8 grams, fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrates 9.9 grams, vitamin A160 international unit, vitamin B10.06 mg, vitamin calendar 0.08 mg, vitamin 11 mg, calcium 51 mg, phosphorus 69 mg, iron 1.1 mg. The leaves contain cynarin, which has the effect of treating chronic hepatitis and lowering cholesterol. After softening, the stems and leaves can be used for cooking and have a fresh taste. Stems and leaves have been used in medicine to make digestive tablets and aperitifs. The feeding part is the involucre and the receptacle of the flower bud, which has a chestnut-like aroma and can be eaten fresh, made into sauce, made into soup or processed into canned food. The annual demand for canned artichokes in the world is more than 100,000 tons. The sepals of artichokes are also made into preserves.
Benefits
1. Diuretic:
Artichoke Extract Powder has the effect of dispelling phlegm, clearing away heat and diuretic. It can help us to clear the internal heat of the body and play the role of clearing away heat and dampness and diuresis.
2. Clear heat and detoxify
It is cool in nature and helps to clear away heat and detoxify, detoxify and beautify the face.
3. Promote the secretion of bile by the liver to break down fat, which helps to reduce excessive cholesterol and triglycerides in the human body.
4. It helps to prevent lipid deposition in blood vessels and liver, preventing fatty liver.
5. It has antioxidant function, which can neutralize free radicals and prevent the liver from being damaged by free radicals.
6. Promote bile secretion to help digestion function, prevent fat digestion disorders and other symptoms, and also play a certain role in our weight loss.
7. It can improve intestinal peristalsis, eliminate flatulence, and promote intestinal wall contraction, so that substances in the intestine can be transported faster.
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