The efficacy and function of millet sprouts

Many people choose millet sprouts because of their high-value pharmacological effects, but you should be careful not to eat them casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other names] Millet (Bielu), Millet (Bencao Yanyi).

[Source] It is the germinated caryopsis of millet . Soak the millet in water, take out and put it in a basket, cover it with straw, and sprinkle water 4 to 5 times a day to keep it moist. When the sprouts are about 2 to 3 mm long, take out and dry them.

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Corn".

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in North China.

[Properties] Dried millet sprouts are in the shape of small balls, about 1 mm in diameter. The surface is light yellow, surrounded by lemma and palea. Most of them have cracked, revealing primary roots (buds) about 1 to 3 mm long, or no primary roots. The fruit is revealed after the shell is peeled off. The surface is light yellow and smooth, with a yellowish-brown embryo at the base, about 1 mm long, and the endosperm is nearly white. It is hard, floury, odorless, and tastes slightly sweet. The best ones are yellow, have buds and have uniform grains.

[Preparation] Stir-fried millet sprouts: Place the millet sprouts in a pot and stir-fry over low heat until they turn yellow. Remove from the heat and let cool. Some are fried until brown.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Bielu": "bitter taste, non-toxic."

【Entry into meridians】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "enters the spleen and stomach meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen, helps digestion, treats bloating caused by food stagnation and loss of appetite.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

Through the detailed introduction of millet sprouts in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of millet sprouts. The value of millet sprouts can be seen from their efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of millet sprouts.