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Bamboo roll heart, also known as bamboo needle or bamboo heart, is the young leaf of tender bamboo leaf rolled up without opening. It has the same nature, taste and efficacy as bamboo leaves. It has the effect of clearing the heart and removing irritability, relieving heat and quenching thirst. However, it has stronger fire-clearing power and is mostly used for febrile diseases such as heart-heat, depression, coma and other syndromes. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: (Bamboo Juan Xin) clears the heart and purges fire, detoxifies and relieves troubles, clears away heat and dampness, quenches thirst and promotes fluid production. Taking it instead of tea can cure recurrent aphtha and chronic prostatitis. Pig heart is a very nutritious food. It contains protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and niacin, etc., which has a great effect on strengthening myocardial nutrition and enhancing myocardial contractility.
