Gourd can be eaten in many ways. In the Yuan Dynasty, Wang Zhen's agricultural books said: "It is widely used, and the largest one can be used as vegetarian soup, which can be cooked with meat to make meat soup. You can fry honey as fruit first, cut it into strips and dry it ... "He also said," It's something to cook, and you can't finish it. Cooking Xian Yi is the best vegetable. "
It can be seen that the ancients used gourd as fruits and vegetables, and they ate in various ways, such as boiling soup, pickling and drying in the sun. The boiled soup is fragrant and delicious. Different from other melons and fruits, gourd and its leaves should be eaten when they are tender, otherwise they will lose their edible value when they are ripe.
Every100g of gourd contains the following nutrients:
Calories (15.00 kcal), protein (0.70g), fat (0 0. 10/0g), carbohydrate (3.50g), dietary fiber (0.80g), vitamin A (7.00g), carotene (40.00g). Vitamin C( 1 1.00 mg), calcium (16.00 mg), phosphorus (15.00 mg), potassium (87.00 mg), sodium (0.60 mg) and magnesium (7.00 mg).
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1, collection value
Gourd can be eaten, used and collected. In the eyes of the ancients, the shape of the gourd mouth and belly can absorb the good atmosphere in the house well, but it can effectively restrain and deter the bad atmosphere, thus creating a suitable home environment. Therefore, many wealthy families in ancient times would raise several natural gourds at home and put them on top of nave, believing that they would have the magical effect of turning evil spirits into evil spirits and avoiding evil.
There are many themes about gourd in ancient auspicious patterns, such as "descendants for generations" and "dish length for generations". Some people hang the gourd under the beam, which is called the "top beam". It is said that with this measure, the home is relatively safe and smooth; More educated people tie five gourds with red ropes, which is called "Five Blessingg".
There is a proverb in rural areas of Taiwan Province Province: "You will get rich if you put a gourd in your pocket", which means that you will get rich if you put a gourd at home. Put a gourd on the bed to promote the relationship between husband and wife.
People like gourd because it likes to grow, spread and bear more fruits. This feature is precisely combined with the primitive maternal worship of human beings and the desire for offspring reproduction. Lyricism by borrowing things has produced people's love and worship for gourds.
Therefore, many corresponding myths and auspicious Fu Rui stories have been derived. From generation to generation, gourd has become a trustworthy mascot in people's minds, which can prolong life, reduce happiness and eliminate disasters, ward off evil spirits and protect future generations.
2. Hulu culture
Gourd, Fulu also.
Gourd has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years. Craft gourd began in Tang Dynasty, became in Song Dynasty and flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because Ji Xiaolan and other famous sages and saints liked him, he spread widely among the people.
The gourd is beautiful in appearance, as yellow as gold, which means good luck. Highly praised by scholars and masters. After years of playing, the gourd is covered with magnetic patina, purple, smooth and valuable.
With the progress of society and the decline of civilization, the traditional gourd is gradually disappearing. Endangered patterns, knots, wax, carving and other skills have been excavated and preserved, and one or two fine products have been made wholeheartedly, and self-appreciation and getting along with friends are beautiful. It's an honor.
Every art has its own unique artistic characteristics, and Hulu is no exception. It is a work of art and a good carrier of ancient cultural heritage. It is a folk art that is easy to learn but difficult to master. Most of its works are made by folk artists. Because they are based on historical themes and rely on simple feelings and intuitive impressions, gourd art is rich, simple, concise and lively.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia -Hulu