In this beautiful season, I took my daughter out to pick wild vegetables, and unexpectedly found a large clump of emerald green wild vegetables, very tender, and with small yellow flowers, it is yellow quail. Yellow quail belongs to the Asteraceae family, an annual herbaceous plant with erect stems, branched at the base, inverted lanceolate or oval leaves, and pubescent leaf surfaces. It produces small yellow flowers in summer, and the fruiting period is early autumn, and the fruit is hammer-shaped. Yellow quail is widely distributed and can be found in the fields and humid wilderness of our country.
Yellow quail is deeply loved by nature and grows in the fields and moist wilderness that are everywhere in our country. Whether in the north or south, you can see its verdant figure. The stems of the yellow quail are erect and branched at the base, which allows it to grow quickly and thrively in the soil. And its leaves are inverted-lanceolate or oval, and the surface of the leaf is covered with a layer of pubescence, giving it a delicate touch. In summer, the yellow quail blooms small yellow flowers, like the stars twinkling, giving people a warm feeling. When autumn comes, the quail bears fruit, the fruit is hammer-shaped, and the brown color of the ripe fruit shines like a jewel. Yellow quail is not only beautiful in color, but also grows in a wide range, which shows its love for nature and adaptability.
Although yellow quail is a common wild vegetable in rural areas, its nutritional value is very high. First of all, yellow quail is a high-quality wild vegetable, which is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, vitamin A and iron, which are unique to green leafy vegetables, and have great health benefits. Secondly, yellow quail is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, and play a positive role in maintaining intestinal health. Finally, yellow quail is also rich in plant cellulose, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, clearing qi and improving the throat.
As a high-quality wild vegetable, yellow quail is rich in various nutrients that are beneficial to the body. Among them, the vitamins C and A it contains are widely regarded as excellent nutrients for maintaining good health. Vitamin C not only boosts immunity, but also helps the body fight free radicals and slow down skin aging. Vitamin A plays an important role in maintaining vision, promoting brain development, and maintaining bone health. In addition, yellow quail is also rich in iron, which can prevent anemia and maintain healthy blood circulation. In addition, yellow quail is also a food rich in dietary fiber, which plays an important role in increasing satiety, promoting intestinal peristalsis, detoxification and beauty. Because of this, yellow quail has become one of the top choices for many people in their pursuit of a healthy diet.
Yellow quail can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as cold dressing, stir-frying, making glutinous rice balls and pies, and so on. When used cold, the crisp texture and aroma can make people appetize;When stir-fried, the stir-fried yellow quail vegetables not only have good color and flavor, but also have an excellent taste and endless aftertaste. In addition, it is also very delicious to chop yellow quail vegetables and make pies or add them to pork soup. Yellow quail is not only a nutritious wild vegetable, but also has a different taste and flavor according to personal preferences and needs.
Yellow quail is not only a high-quality wild vegetable, but also has very high medicinal value. According to the record of the "Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine", yellow quail has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, clearing qi and improving the throat. In rural life, if someone is bitten by a poisonous snake or a wasp canther, farmers who know how to use yellow quail will pick the leaves of yellow quail and mash them to compress the wound to achieve the purpose of detoxification. At the same time, the plant cellulose rich in yellow quail also helps the health of the digestive tract, promotes the digestion and absorption of food, and prevents the occurrence of digestive problems such as constipation. Therefore, yellow quail can be used not only as a delicious ingredient, but also as a natural herb.
In addition to being widely used in rural life, yellow quail also has a certain value in the medical field. The heat-clearing and detoxifying effect of yellow quail can be used for symptoms such as mouth ulcers and laryngitis. It is rich in dietary fiber, which can help improve constipation symptoms, promote intestinal peristalsis, eliminate waste products from the body, and make the body healthier. In addition, yellow quail can also play a role in lowering blood sugar and blood lipids, which is helpful for controlling diabetes and dyslipidemia patients. Therefore, as a natural herb, yellow quail is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.
All in all, yellow quail is a common and high-quality wild vegetable that is not only rich in nutritional value but also has medicinal properties. When collecting and eating yellow quail vegetables, you should pay attention to choosing fresh and clean wild vegetables, and use and process them correctly. At the same time, enough attention should be paid to the planting and protection of wild vegetables to protect the ecological environment and the growth of wild vegetables.
As a common wild vegetable, yellow quail is not only loved in rural areas, but also has a certain market in cities. It can be used both as an ingredient to make delicious dishes at home and as an herbal medicine with certain medicinal properties. For those who love game and herbs, yellow quail is a very good choice. When we find yellow quail in the fields or humid wilderness, we can pick it and make it into a variety of delicious dishes, such as cold yellow quail, stir-fried yellow quail and so on. At the same time, it can also be dried and preserved as an herbal medicine when needed. Whether edible or medicinal, yellow quail can bring some special experiences to our lives, allowing us to get closer to nature and enjoy health and deliciousness.