The efficacy and function of wheat

1. Promote metabolism

Many substances contained in wheat can promote the body's metabolic function. It can also promote the digestion and absorption of various substances, such as protein, various sugars and so on.

2. Nutritional supplement

Wheat is rich in nutrients. In addition to the highest starch content, it also contains about 11% protein and 2 to 7% carbohydrates. The fat content is not high, about 1.6 percent. In addition to these, there is about 2% crude fiber. Small amounts of proteases, amylases, etc., which are necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Not only can they supplement nutrition, some of them can also enhance immunity.

3. Nourish the heart and spleen

It can enter the heart and spleen meridians, has the effect of nourishing the heart qi, and can also replenish deficiency and benefit the spleen. It can also relieve to a certain extent the boredom and irritability caused by certain situations.

4. Clear away heat and moisten dryness

Because it tastes sweet and is cool in nature, it has good effects of clearing away heat, eliminating dryness, nourishing yin and relieving restlessness, and also relieves thirst.

5. Stop bleeding and disperse blood

This has been recorded a long time ago. For example, it was recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that using wheat flour to apply to wounds or swollen and painful areas is helpful in dispersing blood and relieving pain. It can be used both internally and externally, such as bleeding from wounds, and internally such as vomiting blood due to internal injuries.