The efficacy and function of locust tree flowers

The flowers of the locust tree are what we commonly call locust tree flowers. Whenever spring comes, the fragrance of locust flowers is very attractive. So at this time, many people would pick some locust flowers under the locust tree for cooking. Sophora japonica flowers are not only delicious, but also very helpful to our body if consumed regularly. Today we will introduce the nutritional value and edible value of locust tree flowers, so that everyone can better understand the value of this food.

Nutritional Value

Sophora flowers are multiple flowers with racemes and butterfly-shaped corollas. When in full bloom, they bloom in clusters, overlapping and hanging. The small flowers are mostly wrinkled and curled, and the petals are mostly scattered. The complete calyx is bell-shaped, yellow-green, and has 5 shallow lobes at the tip; there are 5 petals, mostly yellow or yellow-white, but also other colors such as purple-red (see picture), usually one is larger, nearly round, slightly concave at the tip, and the other 4 are oblong; there are 10 stamens, 9 of which are united at the base, and the filaments are slender; the pistil is cylindrical and curved.

Edible value

Sophora flowers have a fragrant and sweet taste and are rich in vitamins and various minerals. They also have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and moistening lungs, lowering blood pressure and preventing stroke. After picking, you can make soup, mixed vegetables, stewed rice, locust flower cake, and dumplings. The most common thing in daily life is steamed locust flowers (also known as locust flower wheat rice). Many areas in China have this habit. The method is very simple. Add the washed locust flowers to flour and mix well. Then add salt, MSG and other seasonings. Mix well and put it in a steamer and steam it. In addition, Sophora japonica flowers can also be added when making porridge or soup.

Food taboos

Although Sophora japonica flowers are delicious, there are some taboos when eating them. Since Sophora japonica flowers are relatively sweet, people with diabetes should avoid eating too much of them. Steamed Sophora japonica flowers are not easy to digest. People with poor digestive systems, especially the middle-aged and elderly, should not consume them in excess. At the same time, people with allergic constitution should also be cautious when eating Sophora japonica flowers.

The efficacy and function of Sophora japonica flowers

1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects are one of the important functions of Sophora japonica flowers, because Sophora japonica flowers contain a large amount of rutin and Sophora japonica diol as well as a certain amount of tannins and aldehydes. These substances are natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. They can inhibit the activity of various viruses and fungi in the human body, reduce their damage to human tissue cells, and prevent the occurrence of various bacterial diseases.

2. Prevent hyperlipidemia

Eating more locust flowers on a regular basis can also prevent hyperlipidemia, because the quercetin it contains can directly act on human blood vessels, improve vascular elasticity, and prevent vascular rigidification and hardening. At the same time, it can also remove cholesterol from human blood and increase blood flow in the arteries. Regular consumption can prevent hyperlipidemia and reduce the occurrence of some common cardiovascular diseases.

3. Clear away heat and stop bleeding

Sophora japonica flower is a kind of food with cold nature. It can clear away heat and toxins in the human body and relieve dampness and heat in the large intestine. People can relieve constipation, bloody stools, bloody diarrhea and other adverse symptoms after eating it. In addition, when people have hemorrhoids with blood, they can eat more Sophora japonica flowers in moderation, which can quickly relieve the bleeding symptoms and relieve the swelling and pain caused by hemorrhoids as soon as possible.

4. Clear the liver and reduce fire

Sophora japonica flower is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can clear the liver and reduce fire. It can treat excessive liver fire in humans, improve the liver's detoxification function, and repair damaged liver cells. When people usually suffer from dizziness, red eyes, headaches and other adverse symptoms due to excessive liver fire, drinking Sophora japonica flower boiled water in time can quickly relieve these symptoms.