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The world is so big that there are no surprises.
In the rural areas of the mainland, there is such a plant with tenacious vitality, not only can the seeds be thrown into the field to survive, but it has always been used as pig feed, but it is such a plant, but it has been reduced to vegetable food in Japan.
In Japan, it is often used as a side dish in dishes, such as sashimi, so what exactly is this plant? Why are Japanese people so fond of it?
What is Perilla
Nowadays, people still lack understanding of plants, especially young people, such as Shanglu, dill and other plants are not recognized at all.
If you put them in front of young people, there is only one answer in your mind, and that is "weeds".
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But in front of the slightly older people, it is a different sight, they are well-informed, and when they hear a name, they can always say it as soon as they hear it, including perilla.
Probably the vast majority of people don't have much impression of perilla, and when they hear the name "perilla", the first impression is purple.
Admittedly, as the name suggests, perilla does have purple in color, but there are also two types, white soilla and perilla.
Both types have been documented in relevant books, and not all of them are white.
White soybean
Instead, the petals are a little white, and the whole body is green.
On the other hand, perilla is different, the leaves are dark purple or dark purple, and the green and purple are crossed, presenting a different visual effect.
Some people think that this is a different plant species entirely, but in fact, in the opinion of experts, this is not the case.
Whether it is white soybean or perilla, they are both the same plant, and purple is a mutant species compared to white soybean.
Don't look at this kind of thing growing in the wilderness, but it has existed in the mainland for a long time, and it is no exaggeration to say that it has been circulated for more than 2,000 years.
Not only that, but it is recorded in ancient medical books, such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica".
Legend has it that Hua Tuo in the late Eastern Han Dynasty had come into contact with this plant, when Hua Tuo traveled around to cure diseases and save people.
In the process, Hua Tuo saw people who were poisoned by eating food by mistake, and then Hua Tuo used a purple plant to revive the poisoned people.
But because it doesn't have a name, it looks purple from the outside, and the patient feels comfortable for a while after taking it, so it is called "Zishu".
In this way, after being passed down from generation to generation, "Zishu" also became "Shiso".
Perilla is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the lip-shaped subject, and of course, perilla is also cultivated at home in rural areas.
In this case, perilla is divided into two categories, one is cultivated and the other is wild.
But no matter what type it is, perilla is the same in appearance.
If you look at the shape of the perilla, the perilla is more like a penny, because the stem height alone can reach 2 meters.
The leaves of perilla are also different from other plants, and the width of the leaves can reach 10 cm.
And the shape of the leaves is rounded and conical, with continuous edges, more like teeth.
When the perilla matures, it takes on a small, purplish-red stamen, similar to the shape of a rice ear.
If you don't know it, you will definitely see it as a flower, in fact, from the appearance alone, it is very bright.
Generally speaking, perilla comes in two colors, green and purple, so it can be seen at a glance when it is distinguished from other plants.
Nowadays, perilla has been widely cultivated in various regions of China, such as Hebei and Hunan.
Of course, perilla is not unique to China, but it is also found in some countries, such as Japan, Korea and India.
Now that we know about perilla, what are its characteristics?
Growth characteristics
Every plant has its own characteristics, and it is because of these characteristics that the fittest survive.
Perilla is not a picky eater, so let's just say that as long as there is soil, it is not like other plants that require the soil to be moist and soft.
It can be said that perilla can grow both in dry soil and in humidity.
Compared with dryness, perilla prefers a moist and warm environment, which is in the hot and rainy season.
As soon as perilla takes root in this environment, it grows rapidly, and when other plants are bothered by too much water, perilla is already at the forefront.
In addition to not being fussy about the environment, perilla also has excellent adaptability.
Just like people, if a person who has been living in one place for a long time is suddenly forced to live in another environment, it may take a long time to adapt.
On the other hand, this is not the case with perilla, no matter how bad the environment is, perilla can be as normal.
The ability to adapt is linked to the growth rate, and it only takes two or three months for perilla to bud.
It only takes one month from budding to flowering, and in short, it takes about four months from seed sowing to flowering.
At the same time, if a part of the perilla is cut off with a sickle, it will also grow again over a period of time.
Let's put it this way, as long as you throw the seeds into the field, it is possible for the shiso to grow.
It is precisely because of this that perilla is a very common plant in the countryside, so people basically do not pay more attention to it, and it is usually used as fodder.
But unexpectedly, in the eyes of the Chinese, this is different, but in Japan, it is different, and it has completely become food on the table.
Japanese food
In fact, perilla is not only beautiful in appearance, but also has a special smell in the smell.
It is precisely because of this effect that rural people initially used it as pig feed.
However, over time, it was discovered that perilla was not only used as pig feed, but also had other effects.
For example, when kimchi, put a little bit appropriately, which can cover the fragrance and promote people's appetite.
And Japan has taken a fancy to this.
There is no doubt that what food is popular in Japan is cuisine.
Nowadays, cooking is a staple food in Japan, and whether it is a school student or at home, they will cook appropriately when they are not thinking about cooking.
But the meat in some dishes is basically raw, and there is even a fishy smell, such as sashimi.
Not only the Chinese don't want to eat it, but even the Japanese can't eat it because the taste is too heavy, so what should I do?
In this case, the Japanese came up with a solution, because they grow shiso, so they wrap the sashimi with shiso leaves to make it easier to eat.
Over time, shiso became a staple of Japanese cuisine.
Of course, not only in Japan but also in Korea, it is also seen as a side dish, such as Korean barbecue, and Koreans will add one or two slices to add flavor to the flavor.
This is Japan and South Korea, and there are many types of perilla delicacies in the mainland, such as stir-fried snails with perilla leaves and cucumber with perilla leaves, which are the most common.
However, compared to food, it is more about medicinal value.
According to medical records, perilla can be used as a medicinal herb all over the body, such as leaves and stems.
Those who eat perilla have the effects of detoxification, nourishing the heart and spleen, and driving away cold and warmth.
If you often have headaches or nausea and loss of appetite in your daily life, you can eat some perilla appropriately to relieve it.
And from the medicinal value alone, it can be planted in a large area, not only to bring higher economic value, but also to benefit the people, why not.
It is worth mentioning that perilla brings more economic benefits than food, and it is in this way that some areas in the northern part of the mainland have begun to grow perilla for further cultivation.
Author's point of view
Perilla is very common in rural areas, even in the mountains, and it is precisely because of its many effects that it has been excavated by people to bring different effects.
Whether it is edible or medicinal, perilla has brought many benefits to people, and it is believed that perilla is not only effective in these effects, and I hope to discover more in the future.
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