What are the functions and functions of Malantou?

　　Malantou

　　Introduction: This product is the whole grass and roots of the Asteraceae plant Malan. It is a perennial herb that grows on hillsides, fields and roadsides, and is distributed throughout the country. Harvest the whole plant in summer and autumn, wash it, use it fresh or dry it in the sun.

　　The horse half rhizome is slender and cylindrical, with many light brown fine roots and fibrous roots. The stem is cylindrical, 2 to 3 mm in diameter, with a yellow-green surface, fine longitudinal stripes, brittle, and easy to break. There is a white pith in the center of the cross section. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are shrunken and curled, and most of them have fallen into pieces. The intact ones are obovate, elliptical or lanceolate when flattened. They are covered with short hairs. Some flower heads can be seen on the top of the branches. The flowers are lavender or have already produced fruits. Achenes are obovate-oblong, flat, and hairy. The smell is slight and the taste is light and slightly astringent.

　　The whole plant and roots of Malan can be used for medicinal purposes. The main treatment is to decoct the young shoots.

　　Season: summer, autumn

　　The efficacy and function of Malantou

　　Improves eyesight, warms lungs and heart disease , strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach and moisturize the intestines

　　How to choose Malantou

　　Shopping: The stems are upright, sometimes slightly reddish, and the leaf veins are usually 3 out from the base. The surface is rough and there are short hairs on both sides. In spring, the young stems and leaves are picked for vegetables.

　　Malantou making techniques

　　During cooking, it can be paired with a variety of meat and vegetable ingredients, but the heating time should not be long and it is better to cook it quickly.