How to eat Polygonatum odoratum and its taboos

The therapeutic value of Polygonatum odoratum

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Polygonatum odoratum has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, relieving restlessness and quenching thirst. It is a top-grade material for Chinese medicine food supplements, suitable for people of all ages, and its effect is comparable to astragalus and ginseng.

Polygonatum odoratum contains a large amount of amino acids and nutrients such as zinc, manganese, etc., which can protect the cardiovascular system, clear out waste in the body and delay aging. It is said that Zhao Feiyan, the empress of Emperor Cheng of Han during the Western Han Dynasty, maintained her graceful figure and body as light as a swallow because she often ate Polygonatum odoratum.

How to eat Polygonatum odoratum

There are two main ways to eat Polygonatum odoratum: making tea and making soup.

Polygonatum odoratum tea

Polygonatum odoratum tea is very helpful for patients with diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, chloasma, etc. It also has a good effect on weakness after illness and long-term cough in the elderly. In ancient China and ancient Goryeo, there was a custom of boiling water with Polygonatum odoratum for drinking, which had the effect of strengthening the body.

Polygonatum odoratum soup

Many people in Guangdong use Polygonatum odoratum as an ingredient for making soup. It is also one of the folk ingredients for promoting lactation.

Autumn is the best season to eat Polygonatum odoratum. The very famous "Qingbuliang" soup is made by mixing Polygonatum odoratum, Adenophora radix, Chinese yam, longan, lotus seeds, lily and coix seed. It is very suitable for consumption in the dry autumn season.

What are the edible taboos of Polygonatum odoratum

The following groups of people should not eat Polygonatum: People with spleen deficiency, loose stools, and internal phlegm and dampness should not eat Polygonatum. People with diarrhea (cold nature), bloating, dislike of drinking water, and excessive phlegm are also not suitable for eating Polygonatum.

Any medication and diet therapy must be taken/consumed under the advice of a doctor. I wish you all good health!