The Efficacy and Functions of Arugula
Dec 17, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, arugula is a common leafy green vegetable whose benefits and functions include promoting digestion, antioxidant effects, relieving coughing and phlegm, alleviating asthma, promoting qi circulation, facilitating water metabolism, and protecting the eyes. Arugula is rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, aid digestion, and help prevent constipation. Additionally, it contains a substance called glucosinolates, which can improve the digestibility of food.
Rocket, also known as arugula, is a common leafy green vegetable. Its functions and benefits generally include promoting digestion, antioxidant effects, relieving cough with phlegm and asthma, regulating qi and promoting diuresis, and protecting the eyes. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Promoting Digestion
Rocket is rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal motility, aid digestion, and help prevent constipation. Additionally, it contains a substance called glucosinolates, which can enhance the digestion of food.
2. Antioxidant Effects
Vitamins C, E, and K found in rocket act as natural antioxidants, helping to remove free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress-induced cellular damage.
3. Relieving Cough with Phlegm and Asthma
Rocket can be used to treat symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and excessive phlegm caused by fluid retention in the lungs. It can provide effective relief for patients suffering from prolonged coughing.
4. Regulating Qi and Promoting Diuresis
Rocket has a pungent and bitter taste and is warm in nature, affecting the lung and bladder meridians. It has the function of regulating qi and promoting diuresis, thus helping to alleviate symptoms such as generalized edema, leg swelling, and difficulty urinating caused by abnormal fluid metabolism.
5. Protecting the Eyes
Rocket is rich in nutrients such as vitamin A and beta-carotene, which can promote the development and regeneration of retinal cells, enhance the eyes' sensitivity to light, and protect the eyes from free radical damage.
However, it should be consumed in moderation to avoid potential adverse effects from excessive intake.
