The small spindle-shaped roots of Mai Dong can be used as an ingredient, and the common practices include Mai Dong Lily Lotus Seed Soup, Astragalus Mai Dong Soup, and Dong Lean Meat Soup. These soups are not only delicious, but also have a calming effect. Therefore, Mai Dong is widely used in folk food therapy.
The small spindle-shaped root of Ophiopogon vulgaris is a very valuable Chinese medicinal material. In China's earliest pharmacological work "Shennong's Materia Medica", Mai Dong is listed as the top grade, and it is said that it has been light for a long time, and it is not old and hungry. There is also a record of Mai Dong in the "Compendium of Materia Medica", which believes that Mai Dong has the effects of replenishing the marrow, clearing the kidney qi, fixing shortness of breath, and smoothing the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that wheat winter is sweet and slightly bitter and slightly cold, which can nourish yin and nourish the lungs and clear the heart. In the case of dry weather in autumn and the human body is prone to colds and throat discomfort, the underground tubers of wheat winter are dried to soak in water and drink, which can play a role in quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough.
Ophiopogon is not only edible, but also widely used in the field of medicine. Its underground tuber is a valuable Chinese medicinal material with a variety of pharmacologically active components. In addition to the above-mentioned effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs, Mai Dong also has the effects of reducing fire, clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and kidneys, and nourishing blood and beauty.
Mai Dong is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, such as Mai Dong Dihuang porridge, Mai Dong Poria soup and so on. In modern medical research, Ophiopogon has been found to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and other effects, and is also good for regulating immune function, improving the body's immunity, and delaying aging.
Wheat Dong not only has important value in edible and medicinal use, but also is very popular in the field of greening. It is an evergreen plant that does not wither even in winter. This makes Mai Dong ideal for urban greening.
Wheat Dong can be seen in the green belt of many cities, such as Yuelu Mountain, a national 5A-level scenic spot in Changsha, where a large number of wheat Dong is planted next to the road. Mai Dong not only adds greenery to the city, but also creates a beautiful natural landscape.
For farmers, they can dig wild wheat outdoors and plant it in front of and behind the house. In this way, not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery brought by the wheat winter, but you can also dig and use the underground tubers of the wheat winter at any time.
Ophiopogon is an authentic rural wild plant commonly found in the warm and humid regions south of the Yangtze River in China. Its appearance is similar to that of a leek, so it is also known as bookweed. Ophiopogon not only has edible and medicinal value, but also is a high-quality greening vegetation. Its underground tubers can be used in cooking food and traditional Chinese medicine preparations, and have the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs, nourishing yin and nourishing the body. And in terms of greenery, the evergreen nature of Maidong makes it ideal for urban landscapes.
For farmers, understanding the value and role of wheat winter can make better use of rural resources. Planting and harvesting at the right time will allow you to enjoy both a delicious diet and the health and beauty that it brings. Let's value and make use of this precious rural wild plant together to create a better living environment!