The root of Lolan, a plant in the Portulaca oleracea family, is called soil ginseng or fake ginseng. It is a very beneficial health food for the human body and has great nutritional value. Let's learn about the methods of eating soil ginseng together!
[Medicinal Effects of Soil Ginseng]
Soil ginseng, also known as fake ginseng or ginseng vegetable, has high nutritional and medicinal value. The root of soil ginseng is very similar to ginseng and can be used as a whole plant for medicine. It can also be eaten as a wild vegetable or made into pickles.
It contains rich protein, vitamins, and other nutrients needed by the human body. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat symptoms such as qi deficiency and fatigue, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, lung dryness and cough, and neurasthenia.
The tender leaves of soil ginseng contain ginsenosides, amino acids, and various vitamins. Regular consumption can assist in the treatment of anemia, neurasthenia, sexual dysfunction, and digestive system cancer.
The root of soil ginseng can treat spleen deficiency and weakness. After drying, it can be stewed and eaten to treat malnutrition syndrome. When used with other medicinal ingredients, it can also regulate women's irregular menstruation.
[Methods of Eating Soil Ginseng]
In history, its roots were harvested for medicinal use. The root is a nourishing and strengthening medicine, which can tonify the middle and replenish qi, moisten the lungs, and generate body fluids. The leaves can reduce swelling and detoxify, and treat boils and abscesses.
In recent years, its thick and tender stems and leaves have been harvested as vegetables and are highly popular among consumers. Soil ginseng is native to southern America and is cultivated in West Africa and Latin America. It has long been a popular vegetable.
Soil ginseng was originally an ornamental plant. Its stems and leaves are thick, tender, and green, containing high potassium and low sodium. Each 100 grams of fresh leaves contain 6.2 micrograms of selenium, making it a rare health food. It can be used to make soup or stir-fry, and can also be mixed with chicken, fish, and meat to make soup dishes.
It tastes similar to wood ear vegetables, with a crisp and refreshing texture and a fragrant taste. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, moistening the lungs, generating body fluids, and promoting lactation. It can enhance the constitution, prevent and treat influenza, fatigue, and motion sickness. Its fleshy roots can also be eaten and have the effect of nourishing and strengthening the body.
[Methods of Planting Soil Ginseng]
1. Site selection
Lolan prefers a warm and humid living environment, so the air, water quality, and soil conditions should meet the standards of pollution-free vegetable plots.
2. Soil preparation
Lolan has strong adaptability to soil, but to produce high-quality and high-yield tender stems and leaves, well-drained sandy loam soil should be selected for planting.
3. Management
Lolan prefers moist soil. Generally, water should be irrigated once every 3-5 days on sunny days. The principle of protected cultivation is to water when the soil is dry. Soil ginseng is not tolerant to waterlogging, so drainage should be paid attention to in the rainy season. After each harvest of tender stems and leaves, additional fertilization should be applied to the roots.
