- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- South and East Asia
- Traditions
- Chinese medical traditions
Asia · Food · № 803
Eleocharis dulcis
Food · Asia
Water chestnut
Eleocharis dulcis
Traditionally attributed effects: peeled water chestnuts go with carrot and Chinese dates into a sweetish pork soup that by tradition strengthens lungs and spleen, dissolves phlegm and soothes cough.
Safety notes
Raw water chestnuts from ditches can carry liver fluke: always cook them well. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Chinese food therapy: Raw water chestnuts from ditches can carry liver fluke: always cook them well.
Preparation
As food, in soups and dishes.
Use in traditions
Used in Chinese food therapy.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Chinese food therapy
Attributed effects
Peeled water chestnuts go with carrot and Chinese dates into a sweetish pork soup that by tradition strengthens lungs and spleen, dissolves phlegm and soothes cough.
Caution: Raw water chestnuts from ditches can carry liver fluke: always cook them well.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Powder and kitchen