Nanakusa-gayu not only has the occult meaning but also has the effect of calming a stomach irritated by New Year's dishes, and can make up for the loss of nutrients in winter, when vegetables are scarce.
呪術的な意味ばかりでなく、御節料理で疲れた胃を休め、野菜が乏しい冬場に不足しがちな栄養素を補うという効能もある。