Both medicine and food, detailed strawberry

Strawberry, also known as red raspberry, raspberry, and ground raspberry, is a general name for plants of the genus Fructus of the Rosaceae family. There are more than 50 varieties in the world. Strawberry is native to Europe and was introduced to China in the 20th century. Today, the United States, Poland, and Russia are the countries that grow the most strawberries in the world. The time for planting strawberries in our country is not long, and it is mostly cultivated in the outskirts of the city. The cities that produce more are Beijing, Tianjin, Shen and Hang.

Strawberry is a perennial herb whose fruit grows from a receptacle and becomes a fleshy fruit, which is different from the general fruit developed from the ovary. Its appearance is heart-shaped, delicious, tender, juicy, sweet and sour, rich aroma, not only color, but also the pleasant aroma of ordinary fruits, is a rare fruit in the color, smell and taste Because of this, people are often hailed as "Queen of Fruits."

Strawberry is rich in nutrients, containing fructose, sucrose, citric acid, malic acid, salicylic acid, amino acids, and calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals. In addition, it also contains a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin C content is very rich, every 100 grams of strawberry contains vitamin C 60 mg. The carotenoid contained in Cassia is an important substance for synthesizing vitamin A, and has the function of keeping eyesight and nourishing liver. Grass Firefly also contains pectin and rich dietary fiber, which helps digestion and smooth stool. The nutrients of strawberry are easily digested and absorbed by the body, and it will not be cold or get warm when it is eaten. It is a health food for all ages.

There are many ways to eat strawberries. If the strawberry is mixed with cream or milk, the taste is excellent; the washed strawberry is smashed with sugar and cream into a strawberry puree, and after freezing, it is a cold, sweet, fragrant and delicious summer food; the strawberry sauce is like a lantern. Steamed bread and noodle cake are wonderful foods. Strawberry can also be processed into juice, jam, fruit wine and canned food.

Strawberry is also a good garden and garden flowers, introduced in recent years. It has a long growth period and obvious seasonal changes. In early spring, in March and March, the new leaves break out and form a green "carpet"; March and April white flowers are embedded in the green leaf layer like white jade embedded in jade, starry spots, spring Breath; 5 June red fruits, so that the green grass layer full of vitality; late autumn leaves covered the earth, ornamental value is high. In addition, grass poison can be potted to watch, enjoy the green leaves, white flowers, red fruits, and finally you can taste fruit, both feast for the eyes, but also full of delicious food.

The motherland medicine believes that strawberry cool acid, non-toxic, with lungs Sheng Jin, heat and cooling blood, spleen hangover and other effects, the following prescription for reference:

1. In case of abdominal distension and poor appetite, 60 grams of grass poison can be eaten before meals, 3 times a day;

2. Gingival bleeding, mouth sores, urine, yellow, 60 grams of fresh strawberries can be smashed, cold boiled water, 3 times a day;

3. Dry cough without sputum, long time unhealed, available fresh strawberries 6 grams and 30 grams of rock sugar stewed with water, 3 times a day;

4. In case of irritation, dry cough, sore throat, hoarseness, you can use fresh fruit juice to wash juice, each cup sooner or later;

5. If you feel dizzy after drinking, you can eat 100 grams of fresh strawberries at a time. After serving, you can serve up after serving.

6. After malnutrition or frail weight loss after the illness, you can squeeze the washed strawberry juice, then add equal amount of rice wine and mix well and serve as strawberry wine. Drink 1 cup each morning and evening.

Modern medical research believes that strawberry has some nourishing and conditioning effects on the gastrointestinal tract and anemia. In addition to preventing scurvy, strawberries also have good efficacy in prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Vitamins and pectin in strawberries have certain effects on improving constipation and treating acne, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Strawberry contains an amine substance, which also has auxiliary therapeutic effects on leukemia, aplastic anemia and other hematological diseases. Strawberry is a plant rich in tannic acid, which can absorb and prevent the absorption of carcinogenic chemicals in the body and has anti-cancer effects.

Finally, people need to be reminded that strawberries should have thorns. Out of rough surfaces, dirt is not easy to wash away, and it is easily contaminated by germs. Some strawberries are also contaminated with chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other harmful substances, so they must be carefully cleaned before eating. If necessary, 0.1% potassium permanganate solution must be used for sterilizing. Also, strawberries contain more calcium oxalate and should not be eaten too much for patients with urinary tract stones caused by calcium oxalate.

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