Nakshatra vessel, also known as red vever grass or wet-draining grass, is a wild grass commonly found in rural areas. It is characterized by stems and leaves resembling spicy knotweed, while rhizomes are red in color. This plant is widely distributed on the roadside in rural areas, but it is often overlooked. The growth characteristic of the star dish is that it grows in small patches and is very lush. Its leaves are sympathetic and are widely collected and used by rural dwellers, but many people do not know about this plant. In the folk, the star dish is also used to dehumidify, and is considered by the local elders to be "dehumidifying grass". However, from a botanical point of view, the official name of the nakshatra is "Nakshatra vegeta", which belongs to the perennial herbaceous plant of the primrose family.
The stems of Nakshatra are erect cylindrical, and the leaves are alternate and nearly petiolesless. Its underground rhizomes go sideways, while the lateral roots are well developed. The inflorescence of Nakshatra is raceme, apical spike-like flowers, and the corolla is white. Generally speaking, between April and August, the rhizomes of the underground will grow more luxuriantly, and at this time, they can be picked back to dry, or used fresh as wild herbs.
Nakshatra cuisine is widely used in rural folk medicine. The use of the star dish is recorded in the Chinese herbal medicine books in Fujian and Jiangxi. Many herb pickers take the vegetables home and dry them to sell as mountain goods. Nakshatra cuisine is widely used in daily life in these places.
Nakshatra is widely used as a herbal medicine by people and has certain medicinal properties. According to the guidance of professionals, Nakshatra can be used for heat clearing, diuresis, swelling, dehumidification, etc. It is believed to have detoxifying and liver-protecting properties. In the folk, the star dish is also used as a traditional herbal medicine for diseases such as prickly heat, eczema and food accumulation in children. However, it is important to pay attention to the dosage and method of use when using herbal medicines, and it is best to use them under the guidance of a professional.
In addition to its medicinal properties, Nakshatra is also used as a wild vegetable. In some rural areas, people eat Nakshatra as a vegetable. Nakshatra itself has a certain nutritional value, containing a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, carotene, potassium, calcium, etc. It is a good choice to cook the star dish or make it into a cold dish.
Although Nakshatra cuisine is very common in rural areas, many people don't know much about it. Some people mistake Nakshatra for an imitation of spicy knotweed, while others call it red vetiver. Fortunately, the star dish is recorded in the folk herbal medicine books, so that those who need it can look it up. Although Nakshatra has certain medicinal properties, one should also use it with caution and use it correctly under the guidance of an herbalist.
Some people even see Nakshatra as a pest and try to get rid of it. However, as a common rural plant, Nakshatra has rich medicinal and edible value, and we should pay more attention to it and make rational use of it.
As a common plant in rural areas, Nakshatra has rich medicinal and edible value. It is widely used in the field of herbal medicine and wild vegetables by rural folks, and has certain effects on heat clearing and dehumidification. However, care should be taken when using herbal remedies and under the guidance of a professional. In addition, Nakshatra is also a nutritious vegetable that can be used in cooking or as a salad.
In order to better understand and utilize Nakshatra cuisine, we should strengthen our knowledge and research on it. It is hoped that through the introduction of this article, more people's attention to Nakshatra cuisine can be aroused, and its value in the field of medicine and diet can be fully utilized.