How to eat acorn squash

Many people may not know much about acorns. As a fruit, acorns are often used in Chinese herbal medicine formulas, and many Chinese patent medicines require acorns. However, we rarely come across acorn dishes in our diet because not many people can accept the taste of acorns. Generally speaking, acorns are eaten by decocting them in water, just like traditional Chinese medicine.

Although acorns are not common in our diet, they play an important role in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. It should be noted that some patients with dampness and heat in their bodies are not suitable for eating this kind of food, so everyone should be aware of this.

[Other names] chestnut, oak chestnut, (wood), soap bucket, acorn, oak, oak, oak, oak, oak, oak fruit

Harvesting and storage: Harvest the fruits in winter when they are ripe, pick them with the cupules, remove the cupules after drying, then sun-dry until completely dry, and store in a ventilated and dry place.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; slightly warm

【Meridian】 Spleen; Large Intestine; Kidney

【Functions and indications】 Astringent, hemostatic, detoxifying. It is mainly used for diarrhea, dysentery, blood in stool, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, hernia in children, long-term sores and carbuncle, mastitis, orchitis, and face (dry and black)

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-10g; or made into pills or powder, 1.5-3g each time. For external use: take appropriate amount, fry until charred, grind into powder and apply on skin.

【Notice】

It is contraindicated for patients with the initial onset of dysentery and accumulation of damp-heat.

1. "Bencao Jingshu": It is not suitable for patients with dysentery caused by damp-heat.

2. "Compendium of Materia Medica": People with fire diseases should avoid it.

The above is an introduction to the eating methods of acorn squash. I believe many people will understand the role of acorn squash after reading it. The method of eating is indeed a profound knowledge. If you don’t understand the food and use inappropriate eating methods, you may not be able to accept the taste and texture, so everyone should learn more about food.