Houttuynia cordata is a wild plant commonly found in rural areas, its stems are cylindrical, twisted, and have distinct knots, brittle and easily broken. The leaves are alternate, green on the top and purple on the back, and shaped like hearts. Houttuynia cordata blooms in summer, and the flowers are white and spike-like. The fruiting period is from June to October, and the fruit is spherical in shape. Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herb widely distributed in fields, roadsides and wilderness in the south.
Houttuynia cordata's name** is also controversial for its unique smell. Some people are disgusted by its unique fishy smell and shy away from it, while others can't get enough of it and have a soft spot for Houttuynia cordata. Houttuynia cordata is also known by many other names, such as Fern root, Folded ear root, purple-backed Houttuynia cordata, pig nostrils, stinky grass, and many more. In Yunnan, Guichuan and other places, people like to pick the underground rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata to eat, so it is also called bracken.
1.Houttuynia cordata is a common wild vegetable that has been eaten by people for a long time. As early as ancient times, there was a record in the "Famous Doctor's Catalogue" that the Jiangzuo people (the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River) ate Houttuynia cordata raw, and there was also a record of the ancients eating Houttuynia cordata in the "Saving the Famine Materia Medica". Nowadays, people in many places still like to use Houttuynia cordata for food, especially in Yunnan, Guichuan and other places. The young leaves and underground rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata are edible, and the common way to eat them is cold salad, served with green onions, ginger, garlic and chili peppers, which is crisp and refreshing, very appetizing, and has an endless aftertaste.
2.Houttuynia cordata is not only eaten as an ordinary wild vegetable, but also recognized as a medicinal and edible homologous substance. According to the record of the "Compendium of Materia Medica", Houttuynia cordata has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and drenching. In the summer, when the heat is unbearable, if someone faints from heat stroke, people who understand the value of Houttuynia cordata will use the prepared Houttuynia cordata underground stem to soak in water and drink. It is worth mentioning that fresh Houttuynia cordata has a fishy smell, but dried Houttuynia cordata does not have a fishy smell, on the contrary, when soaked in water, it has an aroma similar to cinnamon, and the taste is similar to black tea.
3.Houttuynia cordata is rich in nutrients and has a high nutritional value. According to modern research, Houttuynia cordata is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, protein and polyphenolic compounds, and regular consumption can help improve the body's immunity and enhance physical health.
Houttuynia cordata is a wild plant that is widespread in rural areas. When I was a child living in the countryside, I used to see Houttuynia cordata with my own eyes, and even tried to eat it. I was not disgusted by the unique smell of Houttuynia cordata, but felt that its unique taste added a special flavor to the dishes.
Although Houttuynia cordata is not a popular vegetable, it has unique edible and medicinal properties. As a wild vegetable, its rich nutrients can provide a variety of essential nutrients for the human body;As a kind of herbal medicine, it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and drenching, and has a certain application value for summer heat stroke and other conditions.
Under the trend of modern people's pursuit of healthy diet, we should pay attention to the edible value and medicinal value of wild plants. As a common wild vegetable in rural areas, Houttuynia cordata not only has a unique taste, but also has rich nutrients and medicinal effects, which is worth knowing and trying for farmers. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the picking and eating of wild plants in a reasonable way, protect the ecological environment, and let the population of wild plants be protected and reproduced.
In summary, Houttuynia cordata, as a common wild plant, is controversial due to its unique smell. It is very common in rural areas of the south and is picked by people to eat. Houttuynia cordata, whose Chinese name is bracken, is a perennial herb of the family Sanbaiaceae with a special fishy smell. The stems of Houttuynia cordata are cylindrical, twisted, very fragile and break when broken. The leaves are alternate, green on the top and purple on the back, and heart-shaped. When you crush the leaves of Houttuynia cordata and smell it, you can smell the pungent fishy smell. Houttuynia cordata blooms in summer, with white flowers and spike-like inflorescences open at the top. The fruiting period is from June to October, and the capsules are spherical. Houttuynia cordata is widely distributed, especially in fields, roadsides, and wilderness in the south.
Houttuynia cordata is a common wild vegetable that has been eaten by people since ancient times. People like to pick its underground stems to eat, especially in places like Yunnan-Guichuan. The common way to eat it is to mix Houttuynia cordata cold, mixed with green onions, ginger, garlic and chili peppers, which is crispy and refreshing. Houttuynia cordata is also used as a condiment to add flavor to dishes. In addition, Houttuynia cordata also has medicinal value and is recognized as a medicinal and edible homologous substance. It is used for heat clearing and detoxification, diuretic and drenching effects. Modern research has shown that Houttuynia cordata is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, protein and polyphenolic compounds, and regular consumption can help improve immunity and enhance physical health.
Overall, Houttuynia cordata is a wild plant with a distinctive fishy smell that is widely picked and eaten. Not only is it a common wild vegetable, but it also has medicinal properties and is rich in a variety of nutrients. Houttuynia cordata is a great option for people who like a unique flavor to enrich their diet while still enjoying healthy nutrients. It should be noted that when picking and eating wild plants, it is necessary to follow a reasonable way to protect the ecological environment and allow wild plants to protect and reproduce.