Where does Nostoc flagelliforme grow?
Nostoc flagelliforme is called Nostoc flagelliforme and belongs to Cyanophyta. It is a primitive algae, which mainly grows in the desert and Gobi in central Ningxia and western Inner Mongolia adjacent to Ningxia.
Look carefully in the desert Gobi. It has no roots and needs no roots, just like a little hair brought by the wind. Many people think Nostoc flagelliforme is an algae in the sea. In fact, Nostoc flagelliforme is parasitic on Stipa grandis in desert grassland, which has the functions of water conservation and soil consolidation and can reduce the desertification of grassland.
Growing environment of Nostoc flagelliforme (picture)
Nostoc flagelliforme grows in western regions of China, such as Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and other regions, among which the western region of Inner Mongolia is rich in Nostoc flagelliforme, known as the "hometown of Nostoc flagelliforme".
People love Nostoc flagelliforme, which is a sign of pursuing health. Scientific research shows that Nostoc flagelliforme contains little fat. Every 100g of Nostoc flagelliforme contains 20.3g of protein, 56.4g of carbohydrate, 2560mg of calcium and 200mg of iron. The content of these nutrients is higher than that of pigs, cattle, mutton and eggs.
Nutritional value of Nostoc flagelliforme
Nostoc flagelliforme contains more than ten minerals and seven amino acids such as iron, calcium, manganese and copper, which is higher than that of rice and wheat.
In particular, the content of arginine is five times higher than that of Hericium erinaceus, and the mineral content is six times that of eggs. Its iodine content is as high as 0. 1~0.5%, which is extremely rare in general foods.
Because Nostoc flagelliforme is sweet and cool, it has diuretic, antitussive, detoxification and nourishing effects. Can effectively treat hypertension, gynecological diseases, chronic tracheitis and promote wound healing.
"China Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources" said: "Eliminating diseases and relieving cough, regulating qi and diuresis are used for hypertension and women's blood deficiency." "China Wild Vegetable Recipe" says: Nostoc flagelliforme "has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving depression, softening and resolving phlegm, moistening intestines and removing dirt".
These outstanding health care and medicinal values make Nostoc flagelliforme worth a hundred times. Nostoc flagelliforme used to be a common dish on the dining table in Ningxia, but it is not common now.