With the onset of winter, nature begins the process of shedding its former luxuriant coat. However, in this cold season, there are still some brave plants that, along with wild chrysanthemums, Senecio and other plants, bloom brilliantly in the cold winter. This plant is the three-veined aster, also known as wild feverfew or mountain white feverfew. Like other similar plants, Trivein Aster belongs to the Asteraceae family, with chrysanthemum-like flowers and similar characteristics. However, despite its similar appearance, Tri-veined Aster has its own unique value and efficacy. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the characteristics and efficacy of three-vein aster, and provide some practical knowledge and suggestions for farmers.
Three-veined aster, also known as wild white chrysanthemum and mountain white chrysanthemum, belongs to the perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. Its stems are erect, the leaves are papery, oblong in shape, and have distinct veins on the leaves. During the flowering period from July to December, the flowers of the three-veined aster bloom, and after December, the flowers slowly wither and the mature seeds are scattered in the wind. Tri-veined aster is widely distributed and can be found in most provinces of China. It is commonly found in understory or forest edges, and can also grow on some long-abandoned lands. Therefore, in rural areas, we can see the presence of three-veined aster almost everywhere.
Compared with other Asteraceae plants, Aster triveins have unique morphological characteristics. From a distance, the flowers of the three-veined aster are very similar to those of wild chrysanthemums and Senecio, and they are about the same size. In particular, the flowers are very similar to Senecio, and the tongue-shaped flowers of both are relatively sparse, with only about 9 to 12 petals. However, they can still be distinguished by color, with Senecio having yellow flowers and Triveined Aster being predominantly white. These three plants often grow together in the countryside, creating a beautiful scene. In order to facilitate the accurate identification of farmers, I recommend a book that introduces various Chinese herbal plants, which has a detailed introduction and clear high-definition**, which is very suitable for identification. In this way, you can more accurately identify the three-veined aster.
Although Trivein Aster is one of the common herbaceous plants in rural areas, its value is much more than that. Three-veined aster has three major effects, which are edible, medicinal, and soaked in water for drinking.
(1) Edible efficacy
In the spring, when everything is recovering, many plants will grow young leaves, some of which can be eaten as wild vegetables. In rural areas, common wild vegetables include dandelion, rattle, baihua sup, wild wormwood, marantou, houttuynia cordata, etc. And three-veined aster is also one of them. On February 2, when the dragon raises its head, many farmers will go to the fields to pick these wild vegetables to eat. The way to eat three-vein aster is very simple, you only need to wash the picked three-vein aster and blanch it with boiling water, and then it can be mixed cold, boiled in soup or stir-fried directly. In this way, we can enjoy the deliciousness and nutrition brought by its tender stems and leaves.
(2) Medicinal efficacy
Tri-vein aster has extremely high medicinal value and can be used as a Chinese herbal medicine. There is an old saying in the countryside: "There are no weeds in the countryside, and everything that will be used is a treasure", which fully illustrates the value of rural plants. Just like the common plantain and cow tendon grass, the three-veined aster is also a plant with a unique value. It can be eaten both as a wild vegetable and as a natural herb. In traditional Chinese medicine, three-vein aster is known as a red tube medicine, which has the effects of cough and phlegm, heat clearing and detoxification. In "Chinese Herbal Medicine" and other related books, its medicinal effects are also recorded in detail. In fact, in rural areas, if a farmer friend encounters traumatic bleeding in the wild, they will pick the leaves of this plant and mash it to use.
(3) The effect of soaking in water for drinking
Three-veined aster is a common natural herb that is called "cough suppressant" by the elderly in rural areas. Many elderly people often pick the whole plant of Aster in summer or autumn and winter to soak in water and drink, or dry it for later use. Three-vein aster soaked in water has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, which is very suitable for dry weather in winter or cough symptoms caused by colds. After learning about it, farmers can pick the three-veined aster to drink at the right time to get its health benefits.
Although Aster is a common herb in rural areas, its value is very high. It has three major effects: edible, medicinal, and soaked in water for drinking. Not only can it be eaten as a wild vegetable, but it can also be used as a medicine for some common diseases. In addition, the stems and leaves of the three-veined aster can also be soaked in water to help us eliminate uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing. So, when we see this plant, don't miss out on its value and efficacy. In order to guarantee proper identification and use, I recommend a book dedicated to Chinese herbal plants, which can provide detailed information and **. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you will have a better understanding of Tri-veined Aster and treat and use this plant correctly in your daily life. If you have anything to say about this topic, you can leave a message in the comment area and we will participate in the discussion together.