Fake Ginseng, many farmers are familiar with it nowadays. Not only its leaves are edible, but also its roots are a precious herb. Because its roots resemble Northeastern ginseng, it is often sold as Northeastern ginseng in the market.
[Can the leaves of Fake Ginseng be eaten?]
Fake Ginseng was originally an ornamental plant. Its stems and leaves are thick, tender, and green. They contain high potassium and low sodium. Every 100 grams of fresh leaves contain 6.2 micrograms of selenium, making it a rare and healthy vegetable. It can be used to make soup or stir-fry, and can also be mixed with chicken, fish, and meat for soup or vegetable dishes.
It tastes similar to wood ear vegetables, crispy and refreshing, with a fragrant flavor. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, moistening the lungs, generating body fluids, and promoting lactation. It can enhance the constitution, prevent and treat influenza, fatigue, and seasickness. Its root can also be eaten and has nourishing and strengthening effects.
[Main uses of Fake Ginseng]
1. Edible: After washing the stems and leaves, they can be stir-fried or boiled for consumption. The tender stems and leaves can be pickled with salt to make pickles for use anytime.
2. Medicinal: The fresh stems and leaves can be crushed and applied externally to treat swelling and toxicity. The whole plant can be used as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, spleen-strengthening, lung-moistening, cough-relieving, menstrual-regulating, and diarrhea-relieving herb. The leaves can promote lactation and relieve swelling and toxicity.
3. Ornamental use: It can be used for flower beds, rockeries, and potted plants.
[Growing Fake Ginseng]
In spring, when their roots become narrow, they will regrow.
Generally, they should be replanted every year to provide fresh soil. After reporting, do not water for a week or longer. A larger container is needed to accommodate a large root system.
