Can the leaves of Isatis root be eaten?

The herb Isatis root has excellent medicinal effects and is often used as a traditional Chinese medicine. Every part of Isatis root is important and can be used orally. Taking Isatis root can clear away heat and fire, detoxify and cool the blood. Therefore, most people who are about to catch a cold will first drink some Isatis root to kill viruses and prevent colds. So can the leaves of Isatis root be eaten? Let’s take a look below.

The stems and leaves of Isatis root are edible.

Cold Isatis Root Salad

Ingredients: Isatis root leaves, one shredded onion, half a shredded carrot, and mint leaves.

Seasoning: salt, sugar (a little), chicken powder, white vinegar, 1 to 2 drops of sesame oil, and appropriate amount of mashed garlic.

practice:

1. Isatis root leaves, cut an onion into shreds, cut half a carrot into shreds, and mint leaves.

2. Place all ingredients in the refrigerator and chill for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Add the above seasonings to the ingredients and mix well.

hint:

1. The chilling time should be controlled well. After chilling, the shredded vegetables will be cooler, crisper and more refreshing.

2. Just add a little bit of white vinegar to enhance the flavor and stimulate the appetite; add more mashed garlic to kill bacteria and enhance the flavor.

Features: Good sensory effect, bright and distinct color combination, fresh and crisp taste, mainly salty and fresh

Nutritional value of isatis root

Isatis root is mainly used to treat fever, headache, sore throat, rashes, mumps, carbuncles and sores caused by febrile diseases.

Isatis root has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect in vitro (including dysentery bacteria, Salmonella, and hemolytic streptozotocin), and is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. In addition, Isatis root contains a variety of antiviral substances, which have strong inhibitory and killing effects on cold viruses, mumps viruses, hepatitis viruses and meningitis viruses.

1. Both Isatis root and Isatis indigotica have the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying and cooling blood. However, Isatis root has the advantage of being good for throat, while Isatis indigotica is better than Isatis root in removing spots.

2. Both Banlangen and Indigo are important medicines for clearing heat and detoxifying, but Indigo tastes salty and has the advantage of eliminating phlegm and relieving swelling.

How to buy Isatis root

The best isatis root is straight, solid, powdery and thick. Roots that are small and soft are not suitable for purchase.

Storage of Isatis Root

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent mold.