芡实

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Qiàn Shí · Also known as: 鸡头米、鸡头实

Nature & Flavor

Nature: 平

Flavor: 甘、涩

Meridians: 脾、肾

Medicinal Effects

益肾固精补脾止泻除湿止带

Food Forms

煮粥炖汤煮糖水

Nutritional Value

含淀粉、蛋白质、脂肪、钙、磷、铁、维生素B等

Daily Usage

9-15g

Suitable Constitutions

气虚质阳虚质

Unsuitable Constitutions

Popular Recipes

芡实薏米粥健脾祛湿

四神汤补脾益肾

芡实莲子粥固肾止泻

Cautions

⚠大便硬结者不宜
⚠食滞不化者慎用

Storage

干燥通风处密封保存

Modern Research

芡实多糖有抗氧化和增强免疫的作用

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Best Season

秋冬