Introduction: It looks very similar to perilla , the old man calls it "filthy grass". People who understand it cannot live without it. It is useful in life
Nature is really very magical, giving humans a lot of wild plants . Although these plants have their own characteristics, and many plants are named according to their own characteristics, some plants will grow similar, so they are often mistaken.
For example, the motherwort and mugwort, which are very familiar to everyone, both of them are very similar when they are young leaves. Many people often eat motherwort as mugwort. Fortunately, they are all edible wild vegetables and are known as "women's grass".
The plant I shared today looks very similar to perilla, so many people call it " fake perilla ". In fact, it has a very interesting scientific name called parsnips , also known as fallen horse, scavenger, Guang windproof , scavenger, stinky su and other alias.
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Parassica is a common weed on rural roadsides. It is an annual erect branched herb of the genus Labiaceae Parassica genus, which can reach 2 meters high. The whole plant has hairy stems, the stems are square, the leaves are moist and ovate, and it looks very similar to the leaves of perilla. Moreover, its spike-shaped inflorescence is also similar to perilla, which is the origin of the "false perilla".
parsnips not only look similar to perilla, but they are also wild vegetables with a relatively strong smell, which smells fragrant and is a unique way to cook fish. It not only has the effect of removing fishy food, but also can enhance the aroma of food. It does not taste fishy, and the effect of removing fishy fishy is particularly good.
In addition, the tubers of parsnips can also be used to make soup, which is also commonly used soup ingredients for folks, such as chicken soup, bone soup, old duck soup, etc. It tastes very delicious. It not only replenishes nutrition for the body, but also has good health benefits.
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In the folk, many elderly people call parsnips "filthy grass". Why call it dirty grass? This is because the elderly often use the whole grass of parsnips to boil water to bathe children, mothers or those who have just recovered from illness. After hearing from the elderly, they have the effect of warding off evil spirits and filth, so the elderly call it "filth grass".
Boiled with parsnips in water, which can not only be used for bathing, but also be used as herbal tea. It has the effect of clearing fire and relieving heat. It is especially suitable for drinking in summer and is a commonly used folk herbal tea raw material for summer.
In fact, parsnips also have certain medicinal value. People who understand it cannot do without it. They are very useful in life and have the effects of dispelling wind, dampness, anti-itnumbness and detoxification. In life, it can be used for colds, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, water diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, hemorrhoids, and other symptoms.
parsnips are also commonly used external medicines for folks. They have good effects on skin eczema , skin itching, snake bites, scorpion insect injuries, bee stings, and hemorrhoids washing.
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So it is said that "there is no idle grass among the people, and the right one is a treasure." Every plant in nature has its own value and purpose. As long as you understand them enough, you can play a great role in the critical moment.
For example, the parsnips we introduced today, although it looks ordinary and inconspicuous, it has many functions. It can not only cook, make soup, and make tea, but also be used as medicine. It is also a good medicine for external use, which has helped many people in life.
Dear friends, do you have this kind of parsnips in your hometown? It looks very similar to perilla, and is known as "fake perilla", but the old man calls it "filthy grass". It has many benefits when boiling water. People who understand it cannot do without it and are of great use in life.
