In rural areas, we often see many wild grasses and vegetables that are not usually seen. Among these thousands of flowers and plants, there is a very inconspicuous wild grass called "Five Spice Grass". Just by its name, we can tell that it is a commonly used spice in cooking.
Five Spice Grass is distributed in Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and other regions, growing on mountain grass slopes, roadsides, and near ditches.
Five Spice Grass has a natural aroma and a strong flavor. Some people who are sensitive to smells may not be able to tolerate its strong aroma. However, Five Spice Grass can be used as an ingredient for stir-frying dishes, giving the dishes a very fragrant taste that is very appetizing.
For example: tofu, roasted chicken, boiled duck, boiled fish, etc. Adding Five Spice Grass to these dishes enhances the fragrance and removes the gamey taste of meat, making it even more appetizing. When cooking, just pick two or three leaves, cut them into sections, and stir-fry or stew them together with the other ingredients.
Five Spice Grass can not only be used as a seasoning but also as a medicinal herb. It is mainly used for colds, heatstroke, stomach pain, sore throat, centipede bites, etc. It can be taken internally or applied externally.
Every July is the harvest season for Five Spice Grass. After harvesting, it can be used fresh or dried for later use when needed.
Although Five Spice Grass is good, it should not be eaten frequently because it contains a certain level of toxicity.
