It is the "ginseng" eaten by the poor, eaten by rural people as wild vegetables, and is common in the wild fields in the south. Ginseng is a precious medicinal material since ancient times, and there are many myths and legends about it. It is said that eating ginseng has many magical effects, so many people flock to it. But the price of ginseng is too expensive for many people to eat, but some people will replace ginseng with cheaper medicinal materials, such as American ginseng and American ginseng. In the south of China, there is a plant called talinum, which is regarded by many poor people as a substitute for ginseng. This is Toona sinensis.

Speaking of Toona sinensis, many people are not familiar with it. Seeing the picture, many people must have some impressions of it. Toona sinensis often grows in the wild in the south, and it will produce pink flowers when cooking at night, so it is also called cooking flowers. Many rural people eat Toona sinensis as a wild vegetable. People will pick the tender leaves of Toona sinensis and fry them into vegetables to eat. Toona sinensis has tender meat, unique flavor and rich nutrition, but its roots have good medical and health care functions.

The reason why Castanopsis fissa is called talinum is because its roots are similar to ginseng. Toona sinensis root has the function of nourishing and strengthening, which can replenish qi and blood, help digestion, promote fluid production and quench thirst. People often use it as a medicine to treat hemoptysis. Because ginseng is expensive, some people use Toona sinensis root as ginseng, and it is often used in soup. The root of Toona sinensis has a good nourishing effect, but it can't be eaten without authorization. You'd better consult a doctor before eating.

The tender leaves of litchi can be used to make all kinds of delicious food, which is used in cooking, cold salad and stew. At present, many restaurants have dishes made of Toona sinensis, and the price is relatively expensive. A plate of fried Toona sinensis can sell for tens of yuan. The tender leaves of litchi are soft and tender, and thick, which tastes particularly good in the mouth. Has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials. People with qi deficiency and fatigue, lung dryness and cough can eat more at ordinary times, which is very beneficial to their health.

Toona sinensis was originally considered as a weed, but its edible value was later discovered, and it has been planted in a small amount in southern China. Ginseng is very famous in China, but its price is so expensive that most people can't afford it. Toona sinensis has become the "ginseng" of the poor. Its nutritional value is very high. Young leaves can be eaten as vegetables, and roots can also be used as medicinal materials and health products. The price is about 40 to 50 yuan, which many people can afford.