Nostoc flagelliforme, whose scientific name is Nostoc flagelliforme, is an algae of Nostoc in the order Nostoc, and its aliases are Nostoc flagelliforme, Nostoc flagelliforme, ceramium, Nostoc japonica, Gracilaria lemaneiformis and Nostoc flagelliforme. Widely distributed in deserts and poor soils all over the world, it is named after its black and slender color, such as human hair, and can be eaten. Nostoc flagelliforme is now a national key protected wild plant. The algae body is hairy, straight or curved, brown, and brown-black after drying. Often, many algae bodies are wound into a ball, and the largest diameter of the ball is 0.5mm；; The width of a single algae body is 0.3-0.5 1mm when it is dried, and it is sticky and elastic after absorbing water, and its diameter can reach1.2mm.. It grows in arid and semi-arid areas with an altitude of 1000-2800 meters.

Medicinal value

Nostoc flagelliforme is rich in nutrition, high in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, which are higher than those of pigs, cattle, mutton and eggs, and it is helpful for digestion, digestion, clearing the stomach and lowering blood pressure. Nostoc flagelliforme has a strong function of regulating qi, is fat-free, is a "thin thing" of delicacies, can resolve phlegm and soften hardness, clear away lung heat and relieve cough, and can be used as an adjuvant treatment for lipoma, obesity, phlegm-dampness cough and other diseases; The effective components of Nostoc flagelliforme can lower blood pressure, induce diuresis and regulate nerves, so it is an ideal food for patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia. Nostoc flagelliforme can provide rich nutrients for human body, and it has certain curative effect on anemia and chronic bronchitis in the elderly.

edibleness

The dishes made of Nostoc flagelliforme have a unique flavor, and because of its homophonic sound with "making a fortune", they are festive, auspicious things and good gifts for relatives and friends. Some people think that the ancient Chinese character "Kun" refers to today's Nostoc flagelliforme, because "thirsty to drink snow, hungry to swallow Kun" is recorded in Historical Records. In Han Dynasty, Su Wu was sent to Xiongnu, and was detained in Xiongnu for herding sheep 19 years to feed his hunger with seaweed. If this statement is well-founded, it has been eaten in Han Dynasty. Nostoc flagelliforme has a long history of eating in China, with high nutritional value and delicious taste. It is a high-grade nutritional food with high protein, high calcium, high iron and high iodine, and can be cooked into a variety of dishes. Soak in warm water before eating, it is black and fine, and can be mixed, fried, steamed and stewed, all of which are delicious. The color of Nostoc flagelliforme is very dark and not good-looking, but the iron contained in Nostoc flagelliforme is high. Cooking with Nostoc flagelliforme soup can enrich the blood.

Edible attention

1, rubella and rheumatism are not suitable for patients with arthralgia syndrome. Nostoc flagelliforme is a hair product, which will aggravate the condition after eating.

2, internal injuries and chronic diseases are not suitable, which will lead to old diseases and lead to physical discomfort.