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24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about Grain Buds

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-05-21 06:06

24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about Grain Buds

A rare book on wild vegetables from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo/artron.net]

Eating herb of common sow thistle

Grain Buds is a season for eating the herb of the common sow thistle, which is one of the earliest edible potherbs in China.

It tastes a little bitter and tart, but also sweet. It has the function of cooling the blood and detoxifying the body. It can be made into different types of dishes. People in Ningxia like to eat it blended with salt, vinegar, peppers or garlic. It tastes savory and helps people feel refreshed. Some people boil the herb with water and then squeeze out the juice, which can be used to make soup.

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