Beef Brain 牛脑 （niú nǎo）
Calories: 150kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Promotes digestion and resolves food stagnation Nourishes blood and invigorates qi Nourishes and strengthens the brain.
Not Suitable for: Patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease
Introduction: Beef Brain refers to the brain of a yellow or water buffalo. It has a sweet taste, warm nature, and slight toxicity. It enters the Liver, Spleen, and Stomach meridians and is believed to nourish the blood, calm wind, generate fluids, and relieve thirst.Beef brain has high nutritional value as it is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. It can provide the body with essential nutrition, support metabolic functions, promote bone development, and prevent osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency. Beef brain is also considered beneficial for nourishing and replenishing the body. It contains more calcium, phosphorus, and iron than meat, along with vitamins B1, B2, and niacin, which contribute to blood tonification and qi enhancement. It is suitable for individuals with pale complexion, loss of skin luster, cold extremities, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, tinnitus, blurred vision, pale skin, mucous membranes, and nails, as well as those who experience shortness of breath after physical exertion.It’s important to note that beef brain should not be consumed together with foods rich in vitamin C, as vitamin C can react with the cholesterol present in beef brain, forming harmful substances.