What are the effects of eating Epiphyllum?

We have all heard of the phrase "ephemeral cereus", mainly because when it blooms it only lasts for a moment and before we can see it enough it withers. Therefore, many people think that Epiphyllum is not ornamental, which is true to a certain extent. Although it is rare to see Epiphyllum blooming, it has to be said that it still has certain effects in other aspects. So what are the actual effects of eating Epiphyllum?

Epiphyllum is edible. Because Epiphyllum has the effect of clearing lung heat, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, people often make Epiphyllum tea or soup with it. The specific reasons why Epiphyllum can be eaten are as follows:

Epiphyllum is an epiphytic succulent shrub. Its flowers contain gum and sugars, which can treat symptoms such as cough.

How to eat Epiphyllum:

1. Make Epiphyllum tea: Make tea with dried Epiphyllum by using hot water. It has the effects of clearing lung heat, relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

2. Epiphyllum and Tremella Soup: Wash and soak the Epiphyllum and Tremella, then cook them with clear soup. Add salt, cooking wine, MSG and pepper powder, bring to a boil and skim off the foam. Epiphyllum and Tremella soup is clear, delicious, fresh and refreshing.

To sum up, Epiphyllum is edible, and you can try making tea or soup with it. It should be noted that in general, try to eat less purple Epiphyllum that follows red Epiphyllum.

Medicinal value of Epiphyllum

The medicinal value of Epiphyllum is the eternal value of the flower, because it has the effects and functions of clearing the lungs and relieving coughs, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, and controlling blood lipids. It can treat symptoms such as cough, insomnia, and palpitations. The specific medicinal value of Epiphyllum is as follows:

1. Epiphyllum can clear the lungs and relieve cough

Epiphyllum is slightly cold in nature and has a sweet and mild taste. Patients suffering from cough, tuberculosis, hemoptysis, etc. can drink Epiphyllum tea, which can effectively clear the lungs and relieve cough.

2. Epiphyllum can nourish the heart and calm the mind

The flowers and tender stems of Epiphyllum can be used as medicine. Patients suffering from palpitations and insomnia can eat Epiphyllum to nourish the heart and calm the mind.

3. Epiphyllum can control blood lipids

Epiphyllum has a strong health-enhancing effect, and can also treat high blood pressure and high blood lipids. You may add raw rehmannia, yam and cassia seed to stew it and take it.

Please note that Epiphyllum is cold in nature, so people with cold stomach should not take fresh juice.