brief introduction
Stone coriander is a kind of mint-like plant, which has two kinds of big leaves and small leaves, but the leaves are much smaller than mint leaves, and the plants are much smaller, with obvious mint fragrance. People in Henan like noodles, especially garlic noodles. Stone coriander is a classic collocation of garlic noodles. In the past, people in rural areas were poor, eating less vegetables and eating more garlic noodles in summer.
Stone coriander is very good. In rural areas, it is usually planted in front of the house or in flowerpots. Watering it once a day can make it thrive. Reproduction is very fast, and only the freshest leaves and buds are pinched every time you eat them, and new leaves will soon grow. It is convenient to eat noodles and mix cold dishes. If you like, you might as well plant a pot of stone incense on the balcony.
morphological character
The leaves are oval, opposite, the leaf margin is serrated, the stem is quadrangular, and the branching ability is strong. The root is purplish red. The red stalk with long elliptic leaves is the best, followed by the green stalk with long leaves, and the large elliptic leaves are slightly like mint.
geographical distribution
Origin: Zhumadian, Henan, Shangcai County. Ancient Cai Guo (Shangcai County, Henan Province) produced the best.
Reproductive protection
Rooted, tenacious, good survival, as long as a handful of loess, a little water From this, I think that if peony is a fairy in flowers, these ten coriander trees can be called gentlemen in the grass! If you are poor, if you smell good, if you are lonely, if you are not a gentleman, what is it?
One legend is that ...
Also known as sweet clover. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor fought against Chiyou, who was good at witchcraft. He often kills people with the poison of boils, and he can't stop eating. He is very brave. The Yellow Emperor was unable to defeat the enemy, so he asked the gods to help him break it. For nine days, Xuan Nv gave Huangdi grass to strengthen the body and avoid filth and exorcism, so it was not afraid of the poison of scabies. The Yellow Emperor was given the skill of avoiding armour, so that the enemy could fight against Chiyou and capture the flag to capture and kill Chiyou.
Application value
(1) edible. When eating noodles, mash garlic and coriander leaves together and mix them in the noodles. It tastes excellent, smells a little mint, and tastes a refreshing fragrance, especially in hot summer. It can be described as a rare vegetable with full personality. It is rich in flavor, seasoned with fresh vegetables, and the main course accessories can also be eaten directly in cold salad. Cold food is directly mixed with sesame oil and garlic juice. It tastes a little bitter at first, but after chewing, it feels sweet spread in the mouth and has a long aftertaste. Mashing coriander leaves and minced garlic, adding rice skin, cold noodles, noodles, cold noodles, bean jelly and noodle fish with vinegar and sesame oil, which is delicious and refreshing.
(2) other work. Green and durable, and can be used for flower cultivation; The fragrance of stone incense also has the function of repelling mosquitoes. Wiping mosquito bites with leaves can quickly relieve itching.
Ten coriander, stone coriander, thyme
2 efficacy
Efficacy: warm and pungent in nature, entering lung meridian and liver meridian. Its components contain about 65438 0.8% volatile oil. Strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, diuresis and relaxing bowels. It has the effects of strengthening the body, refreshing the mind and developing the mind.
Food:
■ Ten coriander walnuts are cold, and have the effects of strengthening the spleen and strengthening the brain and promoting digestion.
■ Ten coriander leaves and chopped garlic are mashed to make a cold sauce.
■ To make stuffing jiaozi, add ten pieces of coriander leaves to the stuffing of steamed stuffed buns, which can remove the fishy smell and make it delicious, fat but not greasy.