Unexpected dangers from taro stems

Taro (also known as mint in the South) is a plant widely used as food. However, in addition to certain medicinal properties,Elephant ear plant also has some limitations that people should be aware of when consuming it.

1. Nutritional value of taro stems:

100g of taro stems contain 95g of water, 0.25g of protein, and 3.8g of carbohydrates.Additionally, taro stems contain 25mg of phosphorus, 300mg of potassium, 48mg of calcium, 16mg of magnesium, 0.03mg of copper, 4mg of iron, 0.12mg of B1, 0.013mg of B2, 0.013mg of PP, 3mg of vitamin C, and provide 14kcal.

In particular, taro stems contain a lot of fiber which helps absorb fat and cholesterol in the intestines.It also hinders the absorption of cholesterol.

2. Medicinal properties of taro stems:

According to traditional medicine, taro stems have a mild taste, a cooling nature, are non-toxic, and have the effect of clearing heat and relieving thirst.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dried taro stems, known as "phung thu can," are commonly used. Phung thu can is said to have excellent heat-clearing and fat-breaking properties.

Some illnesses can be treated using taro stems, such as:

- Treating colds and fevers: When cold and fever symptoms begin, such as cough and sore throat, use the following method:Boil the liver in water until the decoction is very strong, and drink it while it's still hot.

- Treatment for measles: Boil 40g of Phellodendron amurense root thoroughly and give the resulting decoction to the patient to drink.

In addition, increased consumption of taro stems is recommended for patients with obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.road...

3. Be careful when eating taro stems:

Many studies suggest that taro is closely related to gout. This is because...Numerous cases of gout flare-ups after consuming large amounts of taro stems have demonstrated this link.

Elephant ear plant (Colocasia esculenta) increases uric acid levels in the blood, causing disease flare-ups or worsening. To assess the harmful effects of elephant ear plant, scientists studied and surveyed the eating habits of 50 people with high uric acid levels in their blood. These individuals did not have unhealthy lifestyle habits such as drinking beer or consuming excessive amounts of fatty meat.

The results show that:37 out of 50 people ate sour soup at least 4 times a week, and 13 people ate it at least 2 times a week. Those who ate sour soup without taro stems had only about a 15% increase in blood uric acid levels. In 7 out of 10 cases, patients experienced gout attacks accompanied by symptoms such as swelling, heat, and redness in the joints after a meal containing sour soup with taro stems.

Therefore, people with a history of gout or at risk of developing gout should be cautious when eating this plant.Even healthy people shouldn't overindulge in this delicious dish.

According to Soha.vn