The amazing medicinal uses of pigeons

Pigeon meat is not only delicious and nutritious, but it is also used as medicine to treat many different diseases.

Pigeon meat is high in protein, low in fat and cholesterol, and also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, E and many trace elements that are components of blood formation. Therefore, the nutritional value of pigeon meat is higher than chicken, fish, beef, etc. Regularly eating pigeon meat can stimulate appetite, improve blood circulation, help people have a vibrant spirit and physical strength, smooth skin, and also prevent premature aging and graying of hair.

How much is enough to eat?

Pigeon meat is very good for health, but it shouldn't be consumed in excessive amounts. Ideally, you should only eat 1-2 pigeons per week, and you should vary your meals to change your palate and diversify your food sources.

Nutrition experts recommend that because pigeons have a lot of downy feathers, after cleaning them, they should be roasted over low heat to remove all the remaining downy feathers and to make the meat more flavorful.

To preserve the sweetness of the bird meat, avoid washing it too much. Furthermore, to prevent any unpleasant odor, you can remove the liver before cooking.

Some recipes and medicinal dishes made from pigeon meat.

Suitable for pregnant women and young children.

Pigeon porridge is one of the most delicious and nutritious dishes, especially for pregnant women or young children recovering from illness or malnutrition. When buying pigeons for porridge, it's best to choose young ones for sweeter and tender meat. You can add mung beans or lotus seeds to the porridge for a thicker and more flavorful consistency.

Treating diabetes

Take one white pigeon; 60g of yam; 40g of Solomon's seal. Clean the pigeon, remove the internal organs, and steam it with the yam, Solomon's seal, and a little salt. When cooked, have the patient eat both the meat and drink the broth. Eat once a day on an empty stomach. Give it every two days, with 5 pigeons per course of treatment.

Treating night sweats

Take one pigeon, 25g of goji berries, and 20g of astragalus root. Clean the pigeon, remove the internal organs, stuff the herbs into its belly, sew it shut, and steam it. When cooked, remove the herbs, eat the pigeon meat, and drink the broth. Eat once a day for two consecutive days. Then rest for three days and continue for two more days. Repeat this treatment for two courses for best results.

Nutritional support for those recovering from illness.

Take a young pigeon; 100g glutinous rice; 50g regular rice, fish sauce, salt, pepper, scallions, and ginger to taste. Clean the pigeon, remove the internal organs. Add 500ml of water to a pot, add the pigeon meat along with the washed glutinous rice and regular rice, and cook until the porridge is soft and tender. Season with the remaining spices to taste and serve hot. It is best eaten in the morning.

According to Gia Dinh.net