Introduction: The field weed “Artemisia annua” has high carotene content, making dumplings delicious, more expensive than meat
After the Qingming Festival, the temperature gradually rises, and the spring returns to the earth, and all things grow more lush. All kinds of weeds grow very fast. Some weeds even seriously affect the growth of crops and are often removed by farmers as weeds.
For farmers, weeds that affect crops are harmful weeds. In fact, every weed has its value, and some seemingly useless weeds are often more useful.
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For example, motherwort, which is common on field stems, is a harmful weed in the eyes of farmers, but it is a Chinese herbal medicine with excellent efficacy and a good medicine for women’s gynecology. There is “women’s grass” It is said that the value is very precious.
The weed I share with you today is a common weed in wheat fields and often grows with wheat, so everyone calls it “Wheat wormwood”. In fact, its scientific name is Sophora japonica.
Artemisia somnifera, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, Artemisia vulgaris, Garlic mustard and other aliases, is an annual herb of the Cruciferae genus Sophora japonica, up to about 80 cm in height , mostly wild in wheat fields, wasteland, fieldside, roadside, etc., and is a vicious weed in farmland.
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The leaves of Artemisia somnifera are very fine, like carrot tassels. Although it is a weed and is not welcomed, its tender stems and leaves are very good The wild vegetables eaten can be mixed, fried, roasted, boiled, made into soup, made of stuffing, etc., especially when it is used to make dumplings with meat, it is delicious, delicious and nutritious.
Every 100 grams of Artemisia annua contains 60 mg of carotene, as well as protein, vitamin C, dietary fiber, crude fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, etc. Nutrients.
At the same time, Artemisia annua also has certain medicinal value, which has the effects of expectorating phlegm and calming asthma, clearing the lungs and removing water, clearing the intestines and detoxifying. Modern medical research shows that Artemisia annua also has the effect of strengthening the heart, which can strengthen the myocardial contractility and increase the cardiac output, and has the effect of nourishing the heart and protecting the heart.
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There is even a popular saying among the people that “a treasure of Artemisia annua in spring has a high effect of health care and disease prevention. It is fresh, delicious and delicious when you go out to the field to pick a handful.” With so many effects, many people pick and sell it, and it can be sold for 12 yuan per catty, which is more expensive than meat.
My friends, is there such a species of Artemisia spp. in your hometown? It is a field weed, but it is a folk delicacy. It has high carotene content, delicious dumplings, more expensive than meat, and high health care and disease prevention effects. If you have it in your hometown, don’t miss it.