Prunella vulgaris, also known as June dry and mallet grass, is one of the very common herbaceous plants in rural areas. It has a variety of functions, so let's find out together.
Prunella grass begins to grow after the winter solstice, and it is best to eat fresh and tender Prunella herbs in the spring of the following year. Spring is the season when everything grows, and it is a good time to pick the young leaves of prunella grass to eat. The young leaves of prunella vulgaris can be mixed cold, stir-fried, and can also be used to make soup and porridge, with a delicious taste. It is recorded in the Ming Dynasty's "Materia Medica" that prunella vulgaris can be scalded to remove the bitter taste, and seasoned with oil and salt to relieve hunger. It can be seen that Prunella vulgaris has a long history as a wild vegetable.
In addition, Prunella vulgaris can also be made into various delicacies, such as scrambled eggs with Prunella vulgaris, stir-fried pork slices with Prunella vulgaris, etc., which have a unique flavor among herbs. Farmers may wish to try it the next time they collect prunella grass, I believe there will be a different food experience.
In addition to being used as a wild vegetable, prunella can also be dried and used to make tea. Prunella vulgaris tea is an herbal tea that is especially loved by Cantonese people. In fact, many herbal tea drinks on the market now contain Prunella vulgaris as a raw material. In rural areas, farmers often pick prunella grass in summer, dry it and cut it into sections to soak in water and drink. Prunella vulgaris tea has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, purging fire and reducing swelling, especially suitable for people with strong liver fire, so people call Prunella vulgaris "liver grass".
The preparation of prunella tea is very simple, just cut the dried prunella and soak it in boiling water. To increase the taste or reduce the bitterness, you can add a moderate amount of honey or lemon. The refreshing taste and herbaceous aroma of Prunella vulgaris tea make people feel refreshed and pleasant in summer.
Prunella vulgaris can be used not only as an edible plant, but also has medicinal properties. As early as the Qin and Han dynasties, Prunella vulgaris was recorded as a commonly used herbal medicine, and its effect of clearing fire and brightening eyes, dispersing knots and reducing swelling was deeply loved by people. It is recorded in the "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" that Prunella vulgaris can remove liver wind, dredge the meridians, and have a certain effect on the symptoms of crooked mouth and eyes.
In addition, Prunella vulgaris is also commonly used for some common symptoms, such as headaches, eye pain, chest tightness, etc. Prunella vulgaris is rich in active ingredients, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects, which can help people recover their health.
To sum up, Prunella vulgaris is a very valuable plant with a variety of roles. Farmers should recognize the preciousness of prunella vulgaris and do not treat it as a weed. When collecting and using Prunella vulgaris, it is necessary to choose a pollution-free growth environment and pay attention to the appropriate amount of use to avoid adverse reactions.
Prunella vulgaris is one of the common herbaceous plants in rural areas, which is rich in nutritional and medicinal properties. Its young stems and leaves can be eaten as a delicious wild vegetable, and after drying, it can be made into prunella tea, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. In addition, Prunella vulgaris is also often used as a herbal medicine, which has the effect of clearing fire and brightening eyes, dispersing knots and reducing swelling. Farmers should better understand the role of Prunella vulgaris and make use of it, and cherish this precious resource common in rural areas.