The efficacy and nutritional value of daylily

　　Daylily, also known as daylily, daylily, and forgetwort, is a plant in the Liliaceae family and has been cultivated in my country for more than 2,000 years. Its flower buds, known as daylilies, have been a delicacy since ancient times. Because of its thick petals, golden color, rich fragrance, refreshing taste, smooth texture, and tender waxy texture, it is often as famous as fungus, and both are "treasures on the table." Daylily has high nutritional value. According to analysis, every 100 grams contains 14.1 grams of protein, 1.1 grams of fat, 62.6 grams of carbohydrates, 463 mg of calcium, 173 mg of phosphorus, and multiple vitamins, especially carotene. The dry product contains 3.44 mg per 100 grams, ranking first among vegetables. to human body healthy ,in particular fetus It is very beneficial to growth and development, so it can be used as an essential food for pregnant and postpartum women.

　　Daylily contains ingredients such as parapine, which has hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, stomachic, and soothing functions. Its flowers, stems, leaves and roots can all be used as medicine. Use its enlarged root end to stew meat or chicken to treat anemia , senile dizziness, etc., has good effects.

　　Daylily has better brain-building and anti-aging effects because it is rich in lecithin. This substance is a component of many cells in the body, especially brain cells. It plays an important role in enhancing and improving brain function. It can also remove sediments in arteries and has special effects on symptoms such as inattention, memory loss, and cerebral artery obstruction, so it is called "brain-building vegetable." According to other studies, daylily can significantly reduce serum cholesterol levels, which is beneficial to the recovery of patients with hypertension, and can be used as a health vegetable for patients with hypertension. Daylily also contains active ingredients that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The rich crude fiber can promote the excretion of stool, so it can be used as a food to prevent and treat intestinal cancer.

　　Edible benefits of daylily

　　Daylily is neutral in nature, sweet in taste, slightly bitter, and returns to the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians.； It has the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, detoxifying and reducing swelling, stopping bleeding and removing troubles, widening the chest and diaphragm, nourishing blood and calming the liver, diluting water and promoting lactation, soothing the throat and widening the chest, clearing away dampness and heat, and producing milk. ； It is mainly used to treat dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations and depression, red and astringent urine, edema, hemorrhoids and bloody stools.

　　Suitable people for day lily

　　1. Pregnant women, middle-aged women elderly , especially suitable for those who are overworked；

　　2. Suffering from skin People with pruritus should not eat. Day lily contains more crude fiber, intestinal Stomach disease Patients should eat with caution.

　　Daylily usage and dosage

　　1. Fresh daylilies contain colchicine, which can cause gastrointestinal poisoning symptoms. Therefore, they cannot be eaten raw. They must be processed and dried. Blanch them in boiling water before eating, and then soak them in cold water for more than 2 hours. When eating, the heat should be strong and heated thoroughly. Do not eat too much each time.

　　2. Daylily is suitable for cold dressing (it should be blanched first), stir-fried, soup or as an ingredient.

　　3. It should not be fried and eaten alone, but should be mixed with other food ingredients.

　　4. In addition, it is better to use cold water hair.