Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche deserticola: In the vast sea of ??sand, there is a shrub called the Haloxylon ammodendron tree. At the roots of this shrub, there is a desert treasure - Cistanche deserticola. Cistanche deserticola is a perennial parasitic plant, also known as sweet potato, meat floss, Cistanche deserticola, and goblin. The whole plant has no chlorophyll, is yellow-brown, has small leaves and is scaly. Its flesh is plump and has high fat content. Because it is produced in the desert, it is a relatively rare specialty.

Cistanche deserticola from Inner Mongolia is now the main ingredient for brewing medicinal wine in many countries. Because of its mild medicinal properties and no side effects, it is a good tonic suitable for all seasons.

Main producing areas: Alxa League, Bayannur League and other places.

Nostoc

Nostoc is a kind of wild algae, commonly known as ground hair. It is black and has a shape as long and slender as human hair, so it is also called Nostoc. The nutritional value of Nostoc is very high, and the content of protein, calories, calcium, and iron is much higher than that of other foods. Nostoc also has very good medicinal effects. Regular consumption of soup cooked with nostoc can help digestion, cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, and lower blood pressure. It is rich in nutrients and is a valuable non-staple food.

Inner Mongolia has a large production of Nostoc and is famous for its quality.

Main producing areas: Sunit Left Banner, Siziwang Banner, Damao Banner, Xianghuang Banner, Urad Front Banner, Urad Middle Banner, Urad Rear Banner, Hangjin Rear Banner, and Dalate Banner in the central and western regions , Otuoke Banner, Zhungeer Banner, Wushen Banner, Alxa Left Banner, Alxa Right Banner and Ejina Banner.

Black melon seeds

Black melon seeds contain protein, fat, vitamins, starch and other nutrients. They are the best auxiliary ingredients commonly used in making various pastries, moon cakes, tea noodles and other foods. . The small pieces of "white-topped melon seeds" produced in Tongliao area have fat and plump kernels; the large pieces of black-edged red melon seeds produced in Bameng have large kernels and high oil content.

Black melon seeds can be processed into spiced, rose, cream and other flavored melon seeds, which are very popular snacks. Black melon seeds can moisten the intestines, clear the lungs, quench thirst, lower blood pressure, balance the nervous system, and refresh the brain. For example, eating it raw can also reduce phlegm and cleanse dirt, and taking it in a thick decoction can cure chronic cough. Therefore, black melon seeds are a kind of food that can strengthen the body.

Main producing areas: Tongliao, Bameng, Chifeng City, Xing'an League, Baotou City, Ordos City and other places.

White melon seeds

White melon seeds are a native product exported from Inner Mongolia. Among them, the snow-white melon seeds from Liangcheng County are large in size, nutty and white in color. They were awarded the 1983 Ministry of Foreign Trade Award. Base Product Quality Award.

White melon seeds are the seeds of pumpkin and zucchini, the vegetable crops of the Cucurbitaceae family. People in Inner Mongolia have the habit of cooking with Japanese melons. When eating melons, they take out the seeds, wash them and dry them in the sun.

White melon seeds can be eaten directly after being fried, or you can add ingredients to make multi-flavored melon seeds, which are delicious. It can also be used as an auxiliary material for pastries. White melon seeds are rich in protein, fat and vitamins. Traditional Chinese medicine uses white melon seeds as an anthelmintic for intestinal parasites. It is not only effective, but also has no side effects of chemicals.

After Inner Mongolia introduced fine varieties of snow-white melon seeds from Tianjin in the 1970s, it established a production base for export commodities and adopted an advanced two-story planting method, which greatly increased the production of white melon seeds. Now sold to many countries such as Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and Austria.

Main producing areas: Arong Banner and Zhalantun City in Hulunbuir City, Keyouqian Banner in Xing'an League, Liangcheng County, Helin County and Ordos City in Umeng.

Black fungus

Black fungus, also known as cloud fungus, grows on dead tree trunks. Because black fungus colloid has huge adhesion and can wash bones, it is a health food for workers in metallurgy, mining, defense industry, textile industry and hairdressing industry. It has the effect of benefiting qi and strengthening the body, activating blood circulation and relieving pain. The main production area is the Daxinganling area of ??Hulunbuir City, with an annual output of more than 700,000 kilograms.

Main origin: Daxinganling area of ??Hulunbuir City.

Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus is a type of mushroom that grows on the trunk of oak trees. It is milky white when it is born, and gradually turns yellowish. The spines are 1-3 cm long. After being collected and dried, it turns yellowish brown and looks like a monkey's head, so it is called Hericium. It is said that seafood bird's nest is a precious medicinal material.

Main origin: Daxinganling Forest Area, Hulunbuir City.

Hetao honey melon

Hetao honey melon: "The best melon in the world" Hetao honey melon is also known as Wallace. It is a thick-skinned non-reticulated melon, a mid-early maturing variety.

The authentic Hetao honeydew melon has a round shape and a standard melon weighs about 0.5 kilograms. The skin is smooth and cracked, the skin is dark yellow or orange-red, the meat is crispy and juicy, and the taste is extremely sweet. It has the strong aroma of pears, apples, bananas, peaches and other fruits, and is mellow and sweet. It is a treasure among melons.

Dengkou produces the best honeydew melons in Hetao. The unique natural conditions of water, soil, light, temperature difference and other conditions make the color, aroma and taste of honeydew melons here famous both inside and outside the region.

Today, Hetao honeydew melons have been exported to Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other places.

Wolfberry

Wolfberry: It is a traditional local product in Inner Mongolia. The wolfberry produced in Inner Mongolia has mellow medicinal properties, excellent quality, large seeds, bright color, high sugar content, and unique meat. Known for its thick, sweet taste and good taste, wolfberry has become a well-known nourishing product.

Bameng currently has a wolfberry planting area of ??100,000 acres, including 60,000 acres in Wulateqian Banner, 40,000 acres in Wuyuan, Linhe, and Hangjinhou Banners. The fruit-bearing area is 60,000 acres, with an annual output of 5 million kilograms of dried fruits. The main varieties are "Xia Ma", which has a good fruit shape. It is characterized by large and plump seeds, ruddy color, thin skin and thick flesh, few seeds, sweet taste, and extremely rich nutrition. It has been identified as rich in various amino acids, vitamins, and vitamins necessary for the human body. Nutrients and minerals such as iron, phosphorus and calcium have the effects of promoting endocrine and increasing human immunity. They can reduce acidic metabolites in the blood. Long-term use can nourish the liver and kidneys, produce essence and qi, nourish blood and improve eyesight, and treat deficiency. It calms the mind, moistens the lungs, fights cancer, and prolongs life. It is recognized as a pure natural high-level nutritional tonic that spans the century.

Day lily

Day lily is a kind of daylily. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Liliaceae family. It has light yellow flowers and a fragrance. The tender and thick part of day lily can be used for cooking or making soup. It is also a treasure of seasoning. It plays an important role in non-staple food and dried vegetables. The annual output reaches about 1 million kilograms. It is one of the native products sold throughout the country.

Sea buckthorn

Sea buckthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree, Elaeaceae, with gray branches, thorns, alternate leaves, linear-lanceolate, and covered with silver scales. It grows regardless of soil and can be used as a sand-fixing plant. The fruit can also be used to extract sea buckthorn extract or make drinks. In traditional Chinese medicine, sea buckthorn is used as medicine to treat cough, asthma, phlegm, amenorrhea, sore throat, etc.

Distributed throughout the autonomous region.

Ephedra:

Our district’s ephedrine production ranks first in the country.

Ephedra stems and branches are used as medicine in medicine. It is warm in nature and slightly bitter in taste. It is mainly used to treat exogenous wind-cold, cold sensitivity, fever, anhidrosis cough, asthma, edema and other diseases. It is an excellent medicinal material.

Matsutake

Matsutake: The scientific name is Matsutake mushroom. Matsutake mushrooms are light yellowish brown in color, with chestnut brown slender scales on them. The central part is slightly convex, the stipe is thick, and the fungus flesh is as white as snow, thick and delicate, rich in crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber and multiple vitamins. It not only tastes It is delicious, and also has the functions of strengthening the stomach, repelling parasites, regulating qi and reducing phlegm, etc., and has unique curative effects on diabetes. It is an ideal health food for middle-aged and elderly people.