Introduction: In the mountains and wilderness of the countryside, in addition to the common wild grapes, there is also a plant called the tooth snake grape. Tooth snake grape, also known as fairy grass and vine tea, is a woody vine with rich medicinal and edible value. Although some people don't know anything about this plant, it is actually very valuable. This article will focus on the history and taxonomic characteristics of the tooth snake grape, and detail its edible and medicinal effects, as well as the method of making tea. Farmers must understand the great potential and value of the tooth snake grape!
Snake grape belongs to the Vitis family, which is a woody vine of the Vitis family, which belongs to the same family as wild grapes. Its branches are cylindrical in shape and have distinct ribs. The leaves are one or two pinnate compound leaves, **ovate or lanceolate in shape, with serrated margins. The tooth snake grape blooms between June and September and bears fruit between July and November, and the ripe fruit is black and edible. According to the Ming Dynasty's "Materia Medica", the shape of the leaves of the snake grape is similar to chrysanthemum leaves, the flowers are small and complex, silvery-brown, and the shape of the fruit is similar to peas, which has a sweet taste and can be used to relieve hunger.
Extension: Tooth snake grapes grow in a wide range of environments, especially in the southern provinces, such as the hillside shrubs and hidden trees of Hunan. Although it is quite common in rural areas, many people still know little about its value. In fact, the medicinal and edible value of tooth snake grapes is very high, which will be explained in detail below.
1.Edible wild fruits and young leaves: Wild fruits and young leaves of the toothed snake grape can be eaten. According to Zhu Yuanzhang's "Materia Medica", the young leaves of the grape were used as a substitute for food by poor farmers during the famine. At the same time, the ripe wild fruit of the tooth snake grape is also edible and has a slightly sweet taste. Anyone who grew up in rural South may have tried this fruit. Compared to wild grapes, the fruit of the snake grape is slightly smaller, but it is very fruity.
2.Tea making: The young leaves of the tooth snake grape can be used to make tea. The most famous of these are Zhangjiajie's Tujia Mold Tea and Hakka White Tea, both of which are made from the young leaves of the toothed snake grapes as the main raw material. Mold tea gets its name because the tea leaves have hoarfrost on the surface, which looks like it is moldy. Unlike other teas, mold tea is both bitter and sweet, with a dry and cool taste, making it ideal for people who smoke and drink excessively or have an upset throat. It is worth mentioning that mold tea does not contain the stimulant caffeine, so it can be enjoyed at night with peace of mind.
Extension: Tea made from toothed snake grapes not only has a unique taste, but also has many health benefits. Modern studies have found that the grapes are rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium and other trace elements. Therefore, not only can farmers taste the deliciousness of this tea, but also get a variety of nutrients when drinking.
1.Clearing heat and detoxifying: Tooth snake grape is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Its young leaves can be made into medicinal teas, which are able to soothe symptoms when the liver is too hot or the throat is upset. After drinking, the throat will feel cool and comfortable. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that if you drink boiled water after drinking the medicinal tea made from the grapes of the toothed snake, you will find that the boiled water has a sweet taste, which is very amazing.
2.Strengthen muscles and bones: All the tooth snake grape grass can be used in medicine, which has the effect of strengthening muscles and bones. The plant is sweet, light and cool, which can clear away heat and detoxify, and dispel rheumatism. In rural areas, some people who understand its value will pick the young leaves of the toothy snake grape to make tea and drink it to relieve symptoms when the liver fire is too high or the throat is uncomfortable. In addition, tooth snake grapes are also suitable for the elderly, with a variety of benefits such as lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and protecting the liver.
In the rural mountains, the tooth snake grape is a widely neglected but very valuable plant. It is rich in edible and medicinal value, wild fruits and young leaves are edible, and it has a refreshing and refreshing taste when made into tea. In addition, tooth snake grapes can also be used to clear heat and detoxify and strengthen muscles and bones, which has a special health effect for middle-aged people with high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. Therefore, farmers may wish to pay more attention in the mountains and wilderness, and when they see the toothed snake grapes, they can pick some wild fruits or young leaves to eat or make tea at home. Believe that the tooth snake grape will bring you unexpected surprises and health benefits!