The efficacy, effects, and contraindications of dragon's beard seaweed
Published Time:
2025-03-03
Gracilaria, also known as dragon's beard seaweed, is a type of seaweed belonging to the Gracilariaceae family. It is found along the coast of China, growing on sandy and gravelly substrates in the inner bays. It is edible and has certain medicinal values. Regular consumption of Gracilaria is said to have the effects of promoting bowel movements, protecting the lungs, and aiding in weight loss.
Gracilaria, also known as dragon's beard seaweed, is the thallus of Gracilaria, a plant in the Gracilariaceae family. It is distributed along the Chinese coast, growing on sand and gravel in inner bays. It is edible and has certain medicinal values. Regular consumption of Gracilaria has the effects of lubricating the bowels, protecting the lungs, and losing weight.
1. Bowel lubrication: Gracilaria contains crude fiber, which can absorb water in the intestines, causing the intestinal contents to swell, stimulating the intestinal wall and causing bowel movements, increasing the amount of stool. Therefore, people who are often constipated can consume Gracilaria appropriately.
2. Lung protection: Gracilaria has a good protective effect on the lungs, cleaning up various toxins accumulated in the lungs, and also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on tracheitis and pneumonia. It can cure goiter and heat syndromes.
3. Weight loss: Gracilaria is a seaweed food high in dietary fiber, high in protein, low in fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals. After eating it, not only will it not cause weight gain, but it will also expel excess fat from the body, achieving the effect of weight loss. Suitable population
Precautions
Those with goiter, anemia, and hypertension
Contraindicated population
Those with cold constitution and loose large intestines
Usage
Boil
Soak the Gracilaria to remove the salt, then squeeze out the water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add meatballs and cook for 2 minutes, add a spoonful of salt and a little chicken essence, add the Gracilaria, stir with chopsticks, and turn off the heat immediately. Serve.
Cold dish
Soak the Gracilaria for 3 hours, remove the salt, rinse and drain. Cut carrots and red peppers into shreds, mince the garlic. Mix the Gracilaria, carrot shreds, red pepper shreds, and garlic. Add salt, a little chicken essence, vinegar, and stir well. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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