As children, living in the countryside, we were always troubled by those hated plants. For example, as soon as you go out to do farm work, your clothes will be covered with nasty grass seeds, which makes it difficult to clean up. In addition to these two plants, the vine of the golden cherry tree is also unwelcome, and its barbs always leave us with wounds all over our backs. Another plant is also not loved by farmers, and that is the barb.
Bar Ban Gui, also known as snake backwards, snake wind, snake but, because its whole body is covered with hooked thorns. Farmer friends also call it figuratively"The snake goes backwards"or"Snake wind"。In addition, there are some regions where it is called a plowshare thorn because the shape of the leaves of this plant is very similar to the plowshare used by farmers. It is an annual climbing herb belonging to the family and the genus Polygonaceae. Its stems are very flexible and it has numerous branches. The stems and branches are covered with inverted hook spines. The leaves are plough-shaped or inverted triangular and very thin and soft to the touch, and the underside of the leaves is also covered with inverted hook spines. The flowering period is between May and August, the inflorescence is raceme, short spikelet, apical or axillary, and the color of the flowers is generally white or light red. The fruit ripens between July and November, and the fruit is spherical and dark blue.
Bar plate is now widely distributed in China, and traces of this plant can be found in almost all provinces. It is very common especially beside the road or by a damp ditch. While most people aren't interested in barbarians, this plant is an unexpected treasure.
Gangbangui has surprising edible value, especially its young leaves and fruits, providing a healthy and delicious choice for farmers. In spring, when everything recovers, the young leaves can be picked and eaten as wild vegetables. Whether it is stir-fried directly, cold or used to make soup, it can bring a unique sour taste and a commendable taste. In autumn and winter, the fruit is edible when ripe, making many people who grew up in the countryside as children feel like they are in the air. Its sweet and sour taste and rich juice are unforgettable.
In addition to being edible, the young stems and leaves of Barberry are also a high-quality forage. When raising pigs and cattle, many farmers often use the cut bars as feed for livestock. When I was a child, I also had this experience, and the pigs and cows raised at home liked to eat these young stems and leaves very much. Bangbangui is not only delicious, but also provides abundant nutrients, which is very beneficial for the growth of livestock.
Gangbangui is not only a delicious wild vegetable, but also a common Chinese medicinal material. It is called"Viper Buster"It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and reducing swelling. In the classics of traditional Chinese medicine such as "Rejuvenation of Ten Thousand Diseases", "Tang Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica", there are records about the medicinal use of bars. In rural areas, if you encounter a poisonous snake bite, the elderly who understand the value of the barbangui will pick the young leaves of the gangbangui and mash them to use to compress the wound. The therapeutic effects of this herb are remarkable.
It is a common but overlooked plant. It not only has edible value, but can also be used as feed and medicinal herbs. In daily life, farmers should be good at discovering the treasures around them, and Gongbangui is one of them. Not only can you get the pleasure of eating and drinking, but also increase your income and health care. Although it seems ordinary, it hides a wealth of value and use, so let's understand and treat this partner better.