The rain favored the land before and after the Qingming Festival, bringing abundant moisture to the earth. At this time, we should eat more wormwood because it is very friendly to us men, women and children. Wormwood is a precious food given to us by nature, and it is only during this season that it is most beneficial to our body when consumed.
However, many people don't really know about wormwood, there is only one kind of wormwood suitable for making Qingtuan, we must recognize it clearly, and today we will take you to carefully identify and find out the real wormwood.
The stalk of the first type of grass is square in shape with grooves one by one. Looking at its leaves, it is found to be dark green in color, with more leaves that open like umbrellas, and the back of the leaves is light green. In fact, this grass is motherwort.
The second type of grass, although also known as wormwood, is very similar to the real wormwood, except that the taste is heavier and more bitter, and this grass is called wild wormwood.
The third type of grass, which has more slender leaves than the second. The most noticeable difference is that its peduncle is purplish-red. Comparing the two, one leaf is slender and the other is wider. The kind with elongated leaves has more leaves. Comparing their stalks again, the second type has a white stalk, while the third has a purplish-red stalk.
Now come and smell them. The second grass has a strong smell of wormwood, while the third has a faint aroma of wormwood. Therefore, the third type we use to make Qingtuan is also known as Artemisia annua, which is the real wormwood.
The fourth kind of grass is Chen Ai, which is the kind we hang on the wall during the Dragon Boat Festival. Once it is dried, it can be used for bathing and foot soaking. This wormwood has larger leaves, white on the back, and has a stronger flavor with a strong Chinese medicinal flavor.
Remember not to consume this grass as it has a very strong bitter taste. Therefore, the wormwood that we can eat is used to make Qingtuan is another kind, so we must recognize it clearly.
During this humid season, remember to eat more wormwood, which is not only good for health, but also a precious food that nature has given us.
In addition to being used for eating, wormwood has many wonderful uses, so let's take a look.
First, wormwood can be used to repel mosquitoes. Fresh wormwood needs to be dried before it can be used. Bundle dried wormwood into bunches or remove the leaves and light them to emit smoke that will repel mosquitoes. It can be placed in places such as the bathroom, living room, or kitchen.
In addition to repelling mosquitoes, wormwood can also purify the air and remove odors, which is very practical. If you have cattle, sheep, pigs and other animals at home, you can also use wormwood to repel mosquitoes from them, and the effect is also very good.
Second, wormwood can also be used to soak feet. When washing your feet at night, add a handful of wormwood to the basin, noting that the water temperature should be above 40 degrees to soak the mugwort leaves. This is beneficial for both the elderly and the confinement mother. Soaking your feet regularly can help your body well.
Wormwood can also be used to boil eggs. We all know that boiled eggs are very nutritious, and adding a handful of wormwood can make the eggs more nutritious and taste better. Regular consumption of boiled eggs with wormwood is beneficial for the elderly, children, and pregnant women.