Second, the introduction of konjac.
1, _ __(jǔ ru) (scientific name konjac), commonly known as Amorphophallus konjac, also known as Amorphophallus konjac, is a perennial herb of Araceae, also known as taro in ancient China. Konjac has been known as "removing intestinal sand" since ancient times.
2. Amorphophallus konjac has many functions, such as lowering blood sugar, lowering blood fat, lowering blood pressure, expelling toxin, caring skin, dredging pulse, reducing weight, relaxing bowels and appetizing. This is a healthy food.
3. Amorphophallus konjac is poisonous, especially tubers, which should not be eaten raw, and should be processed before eating. After poisoning, the tongue and throat are burning, itchy and swollen. Folk vinegar with a little ginger juice can be preserved if taken orally or accompanied by cough.
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Function of Amorphophallus konjac
1, detoxification. Its rich plant cellulose helps to activate intestinal function, accelerate the excretion of harmful toxins in the body, and prevent and reduce the occurrence of intestinal system diseases.
2. lose weight. The calorie is extremely low, which can fully satisfy people's dietary pleasure without getting fat, and can achieve a balanced diet without deliberately dieting, thus achieving the ideal weight loss effect.
3, laxatives. Rich in grape mannan, it can effectively stimulate the intestinal wall, keep the intestinal tract fresh, and the effect of preventing hemorrhoids is immediate.
4, clean the stomach. A large amount of soluble plant fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, reduce the retention time of harmful substances in gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder, effectively protect gastric mucosa and clean gastric wall.
5. Disease prevention. Fully demonstrated by the medical community, natural mannan can inhibit cholesterol, lower blood fat, lower blood sugar, dilate blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and has the effect of prolonging life.
References:
Konjac Baidu encyclopedia