Advantages and disadvantages of bitter bamboo shoots

Bamboo shoots are cold food with astringency, so they taste bitter, but they are edible and non-toxic. Its advantages are rich in cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and shorten the residence time of cholesterol, fat and other substances in the body, so it has the effects of losing weight and preventing constipation and colon cancer. According to Liaoning Traditional Chinese Medicine Network, bitter bamboo shoots are sweet, light, slightly bitter and cold. They have the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, promoting blood circulation and expelling wind, and can be used to treat rheumatism, dyspepsia, cough and ulcer. The disadvantage is that if you eat a lot of bamboo shoots every day, it may lead to physical discomfort, such as indigestion and other symptoms.

The following people should not eat bamboo shoots: people with inflammation, children, pregnant women and people with poor digestive function.