The efficacy and nutritional value of kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is also known as turnip. It comes in three colors: green, green-white, and purple. It can be eaten directly by frying or pickling. What are the specific effects and nutritional value of kohlrabi?

The efficacy and function of kohlrabi

① "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "It can treat spleen deficiency and fire, phlegm in the diaphragm, cold pain in the abdomen, and turbid urine. It can also treat leprosy and scabies. Eating it raw can quench thirst and resolve phlegm. Boiling it can treat bleeding in the large intestine. Burning it into powder can treat brain leakage. Blowing it into the nose can treat aphasia caused by stroke. The skin can quench thirst and urination."

② "Gangmu Shiyi": "It can relieve coal poisoning."

③ "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "It broadens the chest and relieves alcoholism."

④ "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records": "It can promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and harmonize the spleen. It can treat swelling caused by heat, toxicity and wind; it can be applied externally to treat swelling."

⑤ "Illustrated Guide to Higher Plants in China": "Treatment of duodenal ulcers."

Nutritional Value of Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is rich in vitamins, especially fresh juice, which has a therapeutic effect on stomach problems. The vitamin C and other signature nutrients it contains have analgesic and muscle-building effects, and can promote the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It contains a lot of water and dietary fiber, which can relax the intestines, prevent constipation, and eliminate toxins. Kohlrabi is also rich in vitamin E, which has the effect of enhancing the body's immune function. The trace element molybdenum it contains can inhibit the synthesis of nitrosamines, and thus has a certain anti-cancer effect.