Beef tripe 牛百叶 （niú bǎi yè）
Calories: 70kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Moisten intestines and promote bowel movements, nourish spleen and stomach, and supplement calcium
Not Suitable for: Phlegm-heat and dryness
Introduction: Beef tripe is one of the bovine internal organs, specifically referring to the third compartment of the cow’s stomach known as the omasum. Beef tripe can be used as a food ingredient and is commonly used in hot pot dishes, stir-fries, and more. Beef tripe has the ability to moisturize the intestines, making it suitable for individuals with constipation or dry stool. Extracts from the stomach and intestinal mucosa of cows have been found to have preventive and healing effects on acute gastric mucosal lesions.Beef tripe belongs to the Spleen Meridian and Stomach Meridian, directly affecting the spleen and stomach, which is its primary function. It has mild or warm properties and can help nourish the spleen and stomach for those with deficiency and cold patterns. Beef tripe contains a certain amount of calcium, which is an essential material for bone development. However, due to its strong odor, which can easily transfer to other foods, it should be stored separately whenever possib