What medicinal value does cicada have?

You know, cicadas, whose scientific names are cicadas and golden cicadas, live in tropical and temperate regions. There are more than 2,000 known species. Because of their rich nutrition, they have been put on the public dining table. Cicadas are not only edible but also used medicinally, but many friends may not know its specific nutritional value. Today I will talk about its nutritional value.

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The medicinal value of cicada sloughs. The skin left behind by cicada larvae during their metamorphosis is usually called cicada slough. It is rich in chitin, isoxanthin, erythropterin, and adenosyltribitic acid enzyme. It is used to treat exogenous wind-heat, cough, muteness, Symptoms include sore throat, itching of rubella, red eyes, tetanus, epilepsy in children, and incessant crying at night. It also has the functions of replenishing essence and strengthening yang, quenching thirst and promoting body fluid, protecting lungs and kidneys, antibacterial and lowering blood pressure, treating baldness and suppressing diseases.

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The medicinal value of adult cicadas. Zhizhi is cold in nature and fragrant in taste. It has the functions of dispersing wind and relieving lungs, relieving heat and calming convulsions.

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The nutritional value of adult cicadas. Cicada body contains more than 70% protein on a dry basis, about 7% fat, and vitamins and various trace elements are higher than ordinary meat foods. It can be called the protein king in today's food.

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Understand the nutritional value of cicada larvae. The protein content of newly unearthed old larvae can reach 58-80%, and the fat content can reach 10-32%. What is usually put on the table is cicada larvae.

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Cicadas are also rich in amino acids and trace elements. After scientific analysis, the amino acids it contains reach 46.63% of the total essential amino acids for the human body, and the amino acids and trace elements it contains are higher than ordinary meat foods.

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Compared with other meats, fish, chickens, and eggs, numbers more intuitively reflect their nutritional value. The protein it contains is 3.5 times that of lean beef, 4.3 times that of lean pork, 3.8 times that of mutton, 3 times that of chicken, 4 times that of carp, and 6 times that of eggs. It can be seen that in comparison, the nutritional value of Zhizhi is much higher than that of meat, eggs, fish, etc. In addition, it is also rich in trace elements and amino acids, coupled with its medicinal value, it is a natural high-level nutritional health food.

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Zhizhi is known as "Tang Monk Meat" because of its high nutritional value. It can also lead to a profound cultural heritage. The Tang Monk in "Journey to the West" is Tathagata The disciple "Jin Chanzi" was reincarnated. Tang Sanzang was reincarnated by Jin Chanzi as a eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty in the East. It means "the golden cicada sheds its shell", so people regard the transformed cicada as a symbol of longevity and rebirth. Therefore, in "The Golden Cicada", In "Journey to the West", there is also a saying that eating "Tang Monk Meat" can lead to immortality. It can be seen that the nutritional value of cicadas is extraordinary.

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The most common way to eat cicadas is deep-fried. Fry the cicadas, put the cicadas in salt water, add star anise, cook over high heat, turn off the heat and soak for half an hour, then remove and drain the water, dry the water on the surface, heat the oil in the pot, and put the cicadas into the pot , fry over medium heat until golden and crispy. Although it may seem difficult to eat, you should try it with your eyes closed for the delicious taste!

Special Tips

People with cold nature and gastrointestinal problems should eat less.