Yang Li, a health expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a professor at Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, says that toon not only has a unique flavor but is also very nutritious. Its content of vitamin C, E, calcium, protein, and other nutrients ranks among the highest among vegetables. Therefore, consuming toon frequently in the spring can help boost yang energy and enhance the body's immunity. However, precisely because it is a "trigger food" (a food that can exacerbate certain conditions), people with high blood pressure, cerebral hemorrhage, allergies, epilepsy, tumors, and other conditions should avoid it to prevent worsening of their illness. For people with different constitutions, choosing the right side dishes when eating toon is crucial.
For those with a cold constitution, eat toon with scrambled eggs.
For people with a cold constitution and weak spleen and stomach, eggs and toon are a perfect match. Eggs are warm in nature, and the traditional dish of scrambled eggs with toon has a certain warming and nourishing effect, making it very suitable for this type of person.
For those with a hot constitution, eat cold-mixed toon with tofu.
For people with a hot constitution who are prone to "internal heat" (上火), tofu is an excellent side dish for toon. A simple cold-mixed toon and tofu dish is both refreshing and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, making it very suitable for "cooling down" the "fire" for people with a hot constitution.
Toon leaf tea can refresh the mind and promote urination.
Drinking tea made from toon leaves can refresh the mind, promote urination, and help alleviate spring lethargy. When a child's rash does not fully erupt, 10 grams of coriander and 10 grams of toon can be boiled into water for external washing to help the rash come out.