The efficacy and role of broad beans

Nutritional efficacy

Efficacy

Broad beans are called broad beans because the pods are shaped like old silkworms. Broad beans are also called Hudou, Buddha beans, South beans, etc. There are many ways to eat broad beans. When they are tender, they can be cooked directly. When they are old, they can be ground into powder to make vermicelli and noodles. They can also be used to make soy sauce, bean paste, etc. It can also be made into snacks such as spiced broad beans. Broad bean has the effects of replenishing energy, diuresis and dehumidification, invigorating the spleen and appetizing.

1. Supplement energy

Broad beans are rich in carbohydrates. Proper eating of broad beans can supplement the body with rich carbohydrates and provide energy. For people who work hard, it can restore and replenish glycogen in muscles. Therefore, broad beans have the effect of replenishing energy.

2. Water dehumidification

For the swelling of ascites caused by short red urine and reduced defecation, if you eat broad beans properly, you can reduce swelling by eliminating urination and have a certain effect of diuresis and dehumidification.

3. Strengthen the spleen and appetite

Eating broad beans properly can nourish the spleen meridian and stomach meridian well. Therefore, for nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and bloating caused by weak spleen and stomach, if fava beans are properly eaten, through its nourishing spleen meridian and stomach meridian, it can exert the effect of strengthening the spleen and appetizing the stomach.