玉竹

凉Official List

Yù Zhú · Also known as: 葳蕤、萎蕤

Nature & Flavor

Nature: 凉

Flavor: 甘

Meridians: 肺、胃

Medicinal Effects

养阴润燥生津止渴

Food Forms

炖汤泡茶煮粥

Nutritional Value

含铃兰苷、玉竹多糖、维生素A等

Daily Usage

6-12g

Suitable Constitutions

Unsuitable Constitutions

痰湿质阳虚质

Popular Recipes

沙参玉竹老鸭汤滋阴润燥

玉竹银耳汤养阴润肺

玉竹麦冬茶生津止渴

Cautions

⚠痰湿气滞者不宜

Storage

阴凉干燥处保存

Modern Research

玉竹多糖有降血糖、抗氧化的作用

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Best Season

秋