Plantain seed is a very good traditional Chinese medicine, which can be used for medicinal purposes and can be taken immediately. It has the effects of clearing heat and fire, treating chronic hepatitis, pertussis, and so on. There are many ways to eat plantain seed, which can be cooked into soup or mixed with cold dishes. Drinking plantain seed tea in the hot summer can help cool down and relieve inflammation, and prevent influenza. Fresh plantain seed can be soaked in water for drinking after cleaning, and boiling water has a stronger effect.

1. How to Make a Decoction of Fresh Plantain Seed

Plantain seed is a good Chinese herbal medicine that can be taken internally or made into a decoction. How to make a decoction of fresh plantain seed? The way to make a decoction of plantain seed is very simple. Choose a few leaves of fresh plantain seed, according to personal taste, put a few pieces in, clean the leaves on both sides, then put them into a cup, pour boiling water, soak for more than 30 minutes, and it can be eaten. Every time leave two-thirds of the cup to add water.

Fresh plantain seed contains a wealth of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. Drinking the decoction of these elements, including some vitamins, can be fully absorbed by the human body gradually, and can supplement the body’s nutrients.

2. The Effects of Plantain Seed

1. Clearing Heat and Removing Fire

Fresh plantain seed is rich in water content, in addition to supplementing the body with more water, it accelerates metabolism and has a diuretic effect; in addition, it can take out harmful substances such as sodium oxide and uric acid in the body. Fresh plantain seed has the effect of inhibiting bacteria, and drinking the decoction can prevent the invasion of viruses into the body, and has the effect of clearing heat and removing fire in summer.

2. Antioxidant

Drinking the decoction of plantain seed can treat cough, clear the brain and eyes; in addition, drinking the decoction of plantain seed can resist oxygen free radicals, thereby preventing tumors, inflammation, and preventing cerebral ischemia.

3. Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis

Recent research by medical scholars has found that plantain seed has the effect of treating chronic active hepatitis, this result still needs to be reported experimentally; in addition, the decoction of plantain seed has the effect of treating depression, this effect has been confirmed in animal experiments. However, those with depression must undergo the consent and guidance of a doctor and cannot be used privately.

3. Ways to Take Plantain Seed

The above text details how to drink a decoction of fresh plantain seed and its effects. It can be said that plantain seed is very beneficial to the human body. In addition to drinking tea, plantain seed can also be taken in other ways. Let’s discuss the ways of taking plantain seed next.

1. Plantain Seed and Pickled Radish Soup

Prepare the seasonings according to personal taste, generally first slightly fry Sichuan peppercorns and ginger slices in oil, then add pickled radish and cook with cold water, add the washed plantain seed when the water is about to boil, boil for about 2 minutes, then add coriander, chicken essence, and salt, and it can be served.

2. Cold Dish with Plantain Seed and Tripe

First, wash the tripe, marinate for two hours, then rinse and dry; then put the clean plantain seed into boiling water to blanch lightly, then put it into cold water, then cook the tripe for about three minutes, remove from heat and rinse with cold water; finally, put the blanched plantain seed and tripe into a plate, add seasoning and it can be served.

3. Plantain Seed, Goji and Jujube Decoction

First, wash the plantain seed and put it in water to boil, add jujube when it boils, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes; then add goji berries to cook for about 10 minutes, and the plantain seed, goji and jujube decoction is finished. This soup can beautify the skin, enhance breast beauty, relieve liver and qi, and nourish blood and qi.

Conclusion: Drinking a decoction of fresh plantain seed is beneficial in many ways, but it is not necessary to take too much at once, and those with abnormal human body should use it with caution.