The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Jiji Vegetable
It's hot weather, and I don't feel like eating, but if I don't eat, I often feel dizzy. My mother said that consuming shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) may help alleviate this. Therefore, what are the health benefits, uses, and contraindications of shepherd's purse?
Doctor's answer (1)
Jiji vegetable, as a common wild plant, also has certain medicinal effects. Its functions and benefits are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Nutritious: Jiji vegetable is rich in various nutrients, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, cellulose, minerals, and vitamins. Particularly, it has a high protein content with a complete amino acid composition, making it easily digestible and absorbable by the human body.
2. Clears heat and detoxifies: Jiji vegetable effectively clears heat and toxins from the body and can significantly alleviate heat-related conditions such as boils, abscesses, and sore throat. Additionally, it has diuretic properties that help relieve edema and improve obesity caused by water retention.
3. Promotes digestion: Rich in dietary fiber, Jiji vegetable stimulates gastrointestinal motility and increases stool volume, thereby improving constipation and promoting the digestion and absorption of food.
Contraindications of Jiji vegetable:
1. Use with caution during pregnancy: Due to its blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects, pregnant women should avoid its use to prevent potential adverse reactions.
2. Caution for individuals with allergies: Those with allergic constitutions should exercise care when using it for the first time to prevent possible allergic reactions.
