In rural areas, we can often see some wild vegetables in the fields. They have unique flavor, no pollution, pure nature and high nutritional value. Some of them even have high medicinal value and are used as medicinal materials. Among them, the most common edible wild vegetables are as follows.
The first one is rat-weed. Rat weed contains vitamin B, carotene and so on. In spring, the young leaves of rat weed can be eaten. This kind of grass belongs to one kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which has many functions, such as relieving cough and asthma, lowering blood pressure and removing rheumatism. It can be used to treat colds, coughs, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis.
The second is Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Houttuynia cordata Thunb. is a very common Chinese herbal medicine. It grows luxuriantly in summer. You can cut them, remove impurities, and then eat them in the sun. Houttuynia cordata Thunb has many functions. It can resist bacteria and inflammation, prevent cancer, and induce diuresis to reduce swelling. Houttuynia cordata Thunb has excellent antiviral effect and is very natural. In some areas, it is used as a seasoning in cold dishes.
The third kind is Ququ cuisine. What is the scientific name of this dish? Sonchus? There is a lot of water and amino acids in Ququ, with more than 17 kinds. It is rich in carotene and vitamin A, which can supplement the trace elements of iron and potassium, accelerate the metabolism and improve the immunity of the body. It can clear away heat and toxic materials, cool blood and promote diuresis, relieve pain and cough, and prevent digestive tract diseases.
The fourth is purslane. This is a very common wild vegetable with strong growth ability and is considered as a weed in the field. Portulaca oleracea contains a variety of potassium salts, which has the effect of lowering blood pressure, and can also treat vascular diseases and protect blood vessels from injury. Carotene in purslane can also prevent cardiovascular diseases and delay aging.
The fifth is shepherd's purse. Shepherd's purse is relatively widely distributed, often growing on hillsides, fields and roadsides, and growing in pieces, so it is very common. Some people will stir-fry shepherd's purse, some people will fry it with eggs, and some people will directly wrap jiaozi with shepherd's purse, which is very delicious.
These are some common wild vegetables in rural areas.