Clematis, also known as iron-footed clematis, iron-footed clematis, and iron-footed clematis, is a perennial woody vine of the family Ranunculaceae and clematis. Its rhizome is cylindrical and slightly brown;The stems are mostly more than a dozen, some hairy, some **;The leaves are papery, pinnate compound leaves, ovate or ovate-lanceolate in shape;The flowering period is between June and October, the flowers are white and fragrantThe fruiting period is between August and December, and the fruit is oval or oval in shape.
Clematis is widely distributed and can be found in almost every province of the country, especially on hillsides, in mountain bushes and in the grass beside the road. It prefers to grow in moist environments, such as streams, valleys, etc., so it can often be encountered in the wild mountains.
1.The young leaves of clematis are edible. The young leaves of clematis are edible in spring and summer. The young leaves are blanched with boiling water to remove the bitterness, and then the appropriate amount of seasoning can be added to flavor and eat. The young leaves of clematis are not only tender in taste, but also rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, which have certain nutritional value for the body.
2.The roots of clematis can be used to make soups. In addition to the edible young leaves, clematis root is also a very valuable ingredient. Cooking the root of clematis with other ingredients can extract the nutrients in the root, which has the effect of strengthening muscles and bones, helping yang qi, and replenishing fatigue. Stewed chicken, stewed lean pork, stewed mutton, stewed pig's trotters, etc. are all common ways to make soup with clematis.
3.The roots and seeds of clematis can be used in medicine. Clematis is not only an ingredient, it also has high medicinal properties. The roots and seeds of clematis can be dried to make ** medicine, which has the effects of dispelling rheumatism, passing through the meridians, and eliminating bone stems. It relieves symptoms of diseases such as gout, rheumatism, and is especially effective for strong conditions. Clematis is widely used in medicine and has a good health care effect on physical health.
In rural areas, clematis is a very common plant, and people use its abundant resources for a variety of applications.
1.Fruit wine. The roots of clematis are often used in the countryside to make fruit wine. The roots of clematis are washed and chopped, and fermented in an appropriate amount of sugar water, and after a period of fermentation, a fruit wine with a unique aroma can be obtained. This fruit wine has a slightly sweet flavor and has a refreshing and soothing effect when drunk.
2.Herbs**. The roots and seeds of clematis are often used as herbal medicines in rural areas**. The origin of the name "Iron Foot Clematis" is because it is widely used among the folk to solve the problem of bone spurs stuck in the throat. After clematis is used in medicine, it can be washed and dried to make medicinal materials, and then used to decoction water, which has a certain effect on rheumatism.
3.Home décor. Clematis rhizomes and flowers can be used as home decoration materials. Rural people will dry the rhizomes of clematis and make them into various bouquets, wreaths and other decorations, and place them at home to add a natural beauty.
As a common plant in rural areas, clematis has a variety of uses and values. It is not only edible, but also provides rich nutrition for rural people, and at the same time it is a herbal medicine that can ** some common diseases. For farmers, if you encounter clematis in the wild, you should cherish it and make full use of its various resources. While protecting wild clematis, we should also pay attention to scientific and reasonable picking and use methods to avoid excessive loss and damage.
In general, clematis is a plant with rich edible and medicinal properties, and has a good health care effect on health. In their daily lives, rural people can choose the appropriate way to use it according to their own needs and give full play to the effects of clematis. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the awareness of protection, avoid overexploitation and destruction, and maintain this precious natural resource.