In daily life, vegetables are what we eat every day. Many people are accustomed to throwing away the roots when choosing vegetables, but they don't know that the roots of some vegetables are also a good "magic weapon for health".
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Green onion root - antipyretic, fire, hemostasis, antitussive
7 green onion roots, 1 pear, add an appropriate amount of honey, decoction in water to treat cold and flu;
Green onions are white and rooted, washed and mashed, applied to the affected area, and treated skin sores;
Wash and cut the green onion root and cabbage root, add water and boil for 20 minutes, add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and drink it hot, dispel wind and cold, cough and expectoration.
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Coriander root - sweating and antipyretic
Coriander root contains more vitamins, magnesium, iron, and a large amount of volatile oil, which can increase perspiration after eating, help detoxification, and prevent colds.
The saponins in coriander root can protect vascular endothelial cells and prevent cell aging, which can dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation.
Moreover, the smell of coriander root is stronger than that of stems and leaves, and the effect of removing odor is more obvious. Those who can eat may also know that there is a delicacy called cold coriander root, which can be used to fry cooking oil, cooking sauce, etc., which can add a lot of flavor to dishes~
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Cabbage root - detoxification and phlegm, clearing heat and dissipating cold
Cabbage root has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and relieving cough.
Cut small slices of cabbage root and boil water with green onion root and coriander root, which can improve immunity and is particularly effective in dealing with colds and fevers;
3 Chinese cabbage roots, wash and slice, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, drink the decoction while it is hot, cover it with sweat, cure cold and flu;
3 Chinese cabbage roots, 30 grams of rock sugar, fried in water, 3 times a day divided into doses, to treat whooping cough.
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Spinach root - moistens the intestines and relieves constipation
Spinach root can clear the stomach and intestines, regulate the middle qi, and activate the blood veins. Its nutrition is not less than that in the leaves, not only rich in iron, β carotene, vitamin C, etc., but also dietary fiber and folic acid, the effect of laxative is better!
Wash the spinach root, boil it in boiling water for 3 minutes, remove the water, mix it with sesame oil, 3 times a day, half a catty each time, and treat constipation;
10~30 spinach roots, simmered, 3 times a day, to treat indigestion;
30~50 spinach roots, washed, mashed, and taken with 30~60 ml of liquor, twice a day, to treat bruises.
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Celery root - calms the liver and clears heat, calms the nerves and helps sleep
Celery root has the functions of clearing heat, diluting water, and lowering blood pressure.
50~100 grams of celery root, 30 grams of thistle, decoction in water to treat high blood pressure;
90 grams of celery root and 9 grams of sour jujube kernels, decoction in water to treat insomnia;
50 grams of celery root washed and chopped scrambled eggs, eaten 2 times a day to cure dizziness. 60~90 grams of celery root, 9 grams of orange peel, fry and filter with water, add an appropriate amount of honey, mix well and take it to treat tracheitis.
There are also many recipes named after "three root soups":
White grass root, reed root, kudzu root: treatment of children with external fever, irritability, like cold drinks, etc.
Green onion root, radish root, cabbage root: treatment of wind chill and cold.
June snow root, white grass root, hawthorn root: treatment of acute jaundice hepatitis.
Radix radix, mountain bean root, white grass root: treatment of pharyngitis.
Goldenrod seedling roots, reed roots, thatch roots: treatment of fire diseases.
Bitter gourd root, pumpkin root, loofah root: treatment of diabetes, etc. ■