Tianma can be eaten, can be used in soup, porridge, etc., but Tianma belongs to the Chinese medicine, it is recommended to consult a physician before consumption.
Tianma belongs to the wind antispasmodic (calm the wind, relieve spasm) of Chinese medicine, flat, sweet taste, into the liver meridian, has the effect of calming the liver yang, calm the wind antispasmodic, commonly used in the treatment of liver wind caused by dizziness, headache, convulsions and other convulsions, etc.; but also has the efficacy of the wind and the effect of the collaterals, commonly used in the treatment of rheumatism and paralysis pain, symptomatic of the pain in the joints, flexion and extension of unfavorable, and so on.
Tianma usually to decoction of internal consumption, but daily life with Tianma and chicken, duck, etc. together in soup; can also be used to cook eggs, porridge and other ways to eat Tianma.
Note that the role of Tianma as food is weak, slow onset of action, need to be taken for a long time in order to play a certain effect, food is generally not used to treat diseases, if the body is not feeling well, please consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor to identify the evidence of the use of reasonable medication, treatment.