Dachao vegetable, also known as Wei vegetable, is mentioned in the Book of Songs in the poem "Cai Wei" and has a good effect on food and health.
Harvesting Dachao Vegetable
Grows on hillsides, roadsides, and grasslands. It is distributed in most parts of China. Harvested in April and May.
Methods of Disease and Insect Control for Dachao Vegetable
Diseases: Wild pea shell spot disease, wild pea grape spot disease, wild pea fusarium wilt, wild pea powdery mildew, wild pea rust, wild pea bacterial spot disease.
Pests: Grassland caterpillars, blind bugs, wireworms, alfalfa noctuid moths, wheat thistle mites, leafhoppers.
Main Value of Dachao Vegetable
Dachao vegetable is the tender stems and leaves of the legume plant Dachao vegetable, also known as wild yam, Wei vegetable, wild peas, etc.
Grows mostly on field edges and among shrubs. Can be used for soup or stir-frying.
Every 100 grams of fresh tender stems and leaves of Dachao vegetable contains 80 grams of water, 3.8 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 270 milligrams of calcium, and 70 milligrams of phosphorus.
Dachao vegetable has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can treat jaundice, edema, malaria, nosebleeds, palpitations, nocturnal emissions, and irregular menstruation.
The book "Bencao Shi Yi" states that it "regulates the middle, and benefits the small and large intestines". The book "Caoben Bianfang" states that it "activates blood, breaks blood, stops bleeding, and promotes skin regeneration. It treats five types of jaundice and swelling, and relieves visceral heat. It can treat malaria, calm the stomach, and improve vision and hearing."
Precautions for Dachao Vegetable
Avoid or consume less if you have a constitution of yang deficiency. Pregnant women should use it with caution.
