The so-called "fake ginseng" can be used as medicine to treat lung heat and cough, and can also be used as an ingredient to make dishes. The "fake ginseng" we are talking about here is not fake ginseng, but a high-end green vegetable. Let's learn about the methods of using "fake ginseng" as food.
[Medicinal Value of Fake Ginseng]
The entire plant of fake ginseng can be used as medicine. It has a sweet and mild nature, is non-toxic, and has the function of clearing heat and detoxifying. It has certain therapeutic effects on qi deficiency and fatigue, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, lung dryness and cough, and neurasthenia.
The tender leaves of fake ginseng are a delicious wild vegetable in spring. After picking, they can be used to make various dishes. The taste is smooth and slightly resembles wood ear. Eating the tender leaves of fake ginseng also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and reducing internal heat.
In rural areas, fake ginseng is often used to treat insufficient milk secretion: pick fresh fake ginseng leaves, stir-fry them in oil, and eat them as a dish. It has a good lactation-promoting effect.
To treat abscesses and swelling, use fresh fake ginseng leaves, mash them with brown sugar, and apply them to the affected area. It can have the effect of reducing inflammation and removing blood stasis, and eliminating viruses.
To treat fatigue and weakness, when feeling mentally sluggish and often fatigued, with symptoms of physical weakness, take 15-30 grams of fake ginseng and one dried cuttlefish, stew them in liquor and consume them after they are cooked.
[Planting Methods of Fake Ginseng]
1. Propagation by cuttings
The stem of fake ginseng is fleshy. When propagating by cuttings, it is generally necessary to choose fully mature branches. The cuttings should be about 10 centimeters long, and the planting depth should be 5 centimeters. The seedbed should preferably be made of new soil or sterilized nutrient soil.
Fake ginseng can be propagated by cuttings during the growing season, but it is best to do so from late March to mid-October. In summer, it is advisable to propagate in a shaded shed to improve the survival rate.
2. Propagation by seeds
Fake ginseng seeds are small and have thick and hard shells. Generally, untreated seeds take 20-25 days to germinate. Before sowing, soak the seeds in water at a temperature of 30-40°C for 2 days to ensure smooth germination.
For summer seedlings, the bed soil should be rich in organic matter, loose and fertile. The seedbed can be covered with shade nets or straw to prevent soil compaction. The temperature and humidity should be maintained at a certain level during the seedling period.
