The efficacy and function of five-spice leaves

Five-spice leaves are actually the fennel we use in our daily life, but the most widely used place for five-spice leaves is in the kitchen. Five-spice leaves are mainly used as a spice to add flavor to dishes and soups. In addition to being used in the kitchen, five-spice leaves are also widely used in medicine. Below are the effects and functions of five-spice leaves.

Five-spice leaves are actually fennel. Fennel contains minerals, carotene, volatile oils and other substances, which can warm the kidneys and dispel cold, harmonize the stomach and regulate qi. The main ingredient, fennel oil, can stimulate the gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive juices, increase gastrointestinal motility, have the effects of strengthening the stomach and promoting qi, help relieve spasms and relieve pain.

The anethole in fennel can promote the maturation of bone marrow cells and release them into the peripheral blood. It has a significant effect on increasing white blood cells, mainly neutrophils, and can be used for leukocytopenia. The main components of fennel are protein, fat, dietary fiber, anethole, fenchone, anetaldehyde, etc. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has the effects of warming the liver and kidneys, warming the stomach, dispersing blockages, dispersing cold and relieving pain, regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach, etc.

The medicinal properties of five leaves, five leaves are the leaves of the perennial aquatic herb lotus. Its chemical components mainly include pentanoic acid, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid and other alkaline components with anti-mitotic effects. Pharmacological studies have found that quinquefolia has antipyretic, antibacterial and antispasmodic effects. After processing, the five leaves taste bitter and slightly salty, and are spicy and cool in nature. They have the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, raising yang and dispersing, removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, and have certain therapeutic effects on many diseases. To fully utilize the weight loss effect of five-leaf tea, you need some tips:

1. It must be strong tea. The second brew of tea will have no effect, although you can brew it as many times as you want as long as you can get the color. But except for the first soak, the others are unlikely to have any weight loss effect. One small packet of five-leaf tea can make one cup of tea. Basically, you can make 3-4 packets a day and drink them in 3-4 times. People with signs of constipation can drink 4 packets a day in 4 times in the first week. Smooth bowel movements are more helpful for weight loss. Best consumed on an empty stomach. Drink before meals.

2. There is no need to go on a diet, because after drinking for a period of time, your taste for food will naturally change, and many people will not like to eat meaty and greasy food. In addition, five-leaf tea does not need to be boiled. Put a bag of tea in a teapot or a large teacup, pour boiling water over it and you can drink it. It is best to simmer for 5-6 minutes so that the tea will be stronger. And even if the tea is cold, its effect will not change, so it can be drunk iced in the summer for a better taste.