Introduction: “Eat melon in summer, eat fruits in autumn”, but do you know that after the start of autumn, there is a type of melon that not only carries the warmth of summer but also contains the secrets of health preservation for autumn? That is – loofah. Strolling through the vegetable market, one can see the green loofahs hanging abundantly at the stalls, with prices so friendly that they entice you, only 2 yuan per jin, as if nature is gently gifting the common people. Today, let’s talk about this “eating loofah in August, no need for traditional Chinese medicine”, and see how it achieves great health benefits in its ordinary form.
1. Loofah: The “little master of clearing heat” after the start of autumn
Although autumn has arrived, the lingering heat of summer has not dissipated, making the body prone to dryness and heat. At this time, loofah becomes the “little master of clearing heat” on the dining table, helping us dispel the dry heat within the body and restoring tranquility to both body and mind.
Loofah is cool in nature and sweet in flavor, belonging to the lungs, liver, and stomach meridians, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as resolving phlegm and cooling the blood.
– Loofah Egg Soup –
Ingredients: 1 fresh loofah, 2 eggs, salt to taste, a little chopped green onion, a few drops of sesame oil.
Steps:
Peel and wash the loofah, cutting it into thick slices or thin pieces, and set aside. Beat the eggs, adding a little salt for flavor.
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the loofah first and cook until it’s just tender, being careful not to overcook.
Slowly pour in the beaten eggs, and gently stir with chopsticks to create beautiful egg flowers.
Season with salt, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and add a few drops of sesame oil for fragrance, then serve.
Peel and wash the loofah, cutting it into thick slices or thin pieces, and set aside. Beat the eggs, adding a little salt for flavor.
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the loofah first and cook until it’s just tender, being careful not to overcook.
Slowly pour in the beaten eggs, and gently stir with chopsticks to create beautiful egg flowers.
Season with salt, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and add a few drops of sesame oil for fragrance, then serve.
A bowl of loofah egg soup is refreshing and delicious, as if it can instantly take away the lingering heat of summer, leaving a refreshing sweetness. In this slightly cool early autumn, making such a bowl of soup for your family is not only a treat for the taste buds, but also a comfort for the soul.
2. Loofah: The “natural remedy” that resolves phlegm and cools the blood
With the change of seasons, the body tends to produce phlegm heat, especially noticeable in middle-aged and elderly people, as well as those with a hotter constitution. Loofah, with its unique ability to resolve phlegm and cool the blood, becomes a great choice for health preservation in autumn.
The fibrous part of loofah, known as loofah silk (the internal network fiber part), is also a medicinal ingredient and has the effects of unblocking meridians and resolving phlegm and dampness.
– Stir-fried Loofah with Shrimp –
Ingredients: 1 loofah, an appropriate amount of fresh shrimp, a little minced garlic, salt, cooking wine, starch, and pepper to taste.
