The efficacy and function of blue vitriol

I don’t know if you have seen blue vitriol in your life. Blue vitriol is also called copper sulfate pentahydrate. The medicinal value and chemical research value of this substance are particularly high. This food is generally used as a source of copper supplement for the human body, because the normal activities of human life require various trace elements in the body. If one trace element is lacking, the body will not be in a normal state. So what are the effects and functions of blue vitriol?

The effect of blue vitriol

Copper sulfate pentahydrate also has certain medicinal value. It is found in some medicines and it can increase the secretion of bile. Copper is a trace element required by the human body, and copper sulfate solution can be used as a nutritional enhancer. In the "National Food Safety Standard GB14880-2012", it is clearly stated that copper sulfate can be used as a source of copper. The amount of copper added in general dairy products is 3-7.5 mg per kilogram, which is equivalent to an upper limit of about 12-16 mg per kilogram of anhydrous copper sulfate.

The role of blue vitriol

Copper sulfate can be used as a food additive in some foods. According to my country's food additive standard GB2760-2011, it can be used as a clarifier and chelating agent in the processing of wine and preserved eggs, and it is not absolutely prohibited from being used in food. Those green pastries are basically made with this food coloring. If you drink more green drinks and eat more green desserts, you may consume more than eating leeks.

1. Blue vitriol is a pesticide

The main component of blue vitriol is copper sulfate, which can be used as a pesticide. The common Bordeaux in daily life is a pesticide made from blue vitriol, which has excellent insecticidal effect. Blue vitriol can also preserve freshness. In order to prolong the shelf life of some fruits, blue vitriol is applied to them. However, this substance is soluble in water, so people can wash it off before eating to avoid poisoning.

2. Blue vitriol is an industrial raw material

In addition to being a pesticide, blue vitriol is also an industrial raw material. It is a natural chemical raw material that contains natural copper sulfate. It is a blue crystal that will slowly weather in a dry environment. In life, this blue vitriol is an important reason for making pigments, batteries and some preservatives.

3. Blue vitriol is a traditional Chinese medicine

Blue vitriol is also a traditional Chinese medicine. It can promote the secretion of bile in humans, enter the liver and gallbladder meridians, and has multiple functions such as vomiting, removing rot and detoxification. It is usually used to treat human stroke, throat wind, tooth decay, mouth ulcers, epilepsy, hemorrhoids, and unknown swelling. It is often ground into powder and made into pills or powders. The dosage is usually between one and two cents.