In the countryside, we can always see all kinds of wild plants, whether it is at the head of the village, or in the field, or in the mountains and other places, especially the plants on the mountains are the majority, and they all grow taller, the shape is more peculiar, and the value is also extremely precious.
For example, the plant shared today is a common wild plant on the hillside, because this plant is covered with thorns, so it is often disliked by people, but those who understand it are extremely cherished, and they will dig it home when they see it.
This plant has a very domineering name in our hometown called "Qianjin Vine", because its underground rhizome is long, and hard as King Kong, it is like a thousand jin when digging, and it has a vine, so it is called Qianjin Vine. Actually, its scientific name is sarsaparilla.
Speaking of sarsaparilla, many people are not familiar with it, and it also has a well-known nickname called King Kong vine among the people. King Kong vine, as soon as you hear the name, it is quite domineering, such a domineering name its value will naturally not be low, but also has a very high edible value and medicinal value.
Vajra vine is a perennial vine deciduous climbing plant of the family Saparilla, native to the mainland, distributed in many provinces and regions of the mainland, and in some places it is also called King Kong thorn, King Kong bone, King Kong head, vest vine, horse vest boy, iron water chestnut and so on.
King Kong vine is a common wild plant, we see it in the countryside under the forest, bushes, roadsides, river valleys, hillsides and other places, some grow short, some grow tall, grow up often climb on other plants to grow, the stem can be up to about 3 meters, seriously affect the growth of other plants.
The leaves of the adamantium vine are relatively fat, round or ovate, and emerald green in color, but there will be some brown birthmarks on the leaves, which are very noticeable. The vine has two tendrils on its petioles, which hold the other plants firmly for photosynthesis.
Every spring, when the tender tip of the King Kong vine grows out, it looks so fresh and tender, at this time many people will pinch its tender tip for cooking and eating, the taste of this wild vegetable in the mountains is very unique, especially for stir-frying bacon is a must, and it is also the best among many wild vegetables.
At this time, the vajra vine is not annoying, and when it grows up, it will grow a lot of needle-like spikes, and if you accidentally touch it, it will hurt like a needle prick. Although this kind of spike is annoying, it still does not affect the love of rural babies.
Because the fruit of the vajra vine is a unique wild fruit, it is green at the beginning, and when it is ripe, it will become red, and it looks like a small cherry, although the taste is not as fresh and sweet as the cherry, but it is sweet and sour, and it tastes unique.
The most valuable of the whole plant of King Kong vine is the underground rhizome, hard as King Kong, it is quite difficult to dig, but because it is precious, it has a good effect of dispelling dampness, and it is also known as the "king of dampness" in the folk, so people who understand it will dig it home when they see it, and use it to make soup and drink, which is very good for health.
At the same time, the rhizome of the adamantium vine also has the effect of dispelling wind and dampness, strengthening muscles and bones, diuresis and swelling, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and has an effect on rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, muscle numbness, dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, edema, boils and swelling and poison.
Dear friends, is there such a vajra vine in your hometown? It is called "thousand catties of vine" among the people, and the roots are particularly precious, and people who understand it are digging, and it is rare now. If you meet in your hometown, please pay attention to it.
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