The difference between Herba Houttuyniae and Herba Houttuyniae

Thatched root and houttuynia are relatively common plants, both can be eaten, many rural friends will not be strange, so do you know the difference between thatched root and houttuynia cordata?

I. the difference between Houttuynia cordata root and Houttuynia cordata

1. Thatch root is also known as thatch root, also known as white thatch root, thatch root, sweet grass root, hesitation it tastes sweet, remember when we were young we often dug up some clean, as a snack. Its root is very similar to Houttuynia cordata, but it is more effective. White thatch root is the rhizome of perennial herb of Gramineae. Mining in spring and autumn. Dry in the sun. Remove fibrous root and membranous leaf sheath, cut raw or stir-fried charcoal. Aliases: Mao root, ground tube, Ru root, blue root. Indications: cooling blood to stop bleeding, clearing heat and detoxification. For hematemesis, hematuria, fever, edema, jaundice, adverse urination, fever, thirst, stomach fever, vomiting, cough.

two。 Houttuynia cordata Thunb, formerly known as Herba Houttuyniae, also known as folded ear root, cut off er root, Hakka, known as dog ear, belongs to the dicotyledonous family Houttuynia in taxonomy, with fishy smell of herbs. The stem is flat cylindrical, twisted, long 20~35cm, 0.2cm 0.3cm in diameter; the surface is brown, with several longitudinal edges, the nodes are obvious, and there are residual fibrous roots on the lower nodes; brittle, easy to break.

Second, how to eat Maogen?

1. Maogen honeysuckle tea: take 40 grams of fresh white thatch root and about 20 grams of honeysuckle. Boil the two medicines in a pot with 1000 milliliters of water, throw away the residue, and put another 20 grams of rock sugar. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, but also can clear the throat. If you accidentally suffer from a viral cold or acute or chronic tonsillitis, you can drink this tea, the effect is very good.

two。 Maogen Danpi Tea: take 30 grams of fresh white thatch root, plus 10 grams of peony bark and 10 grams of Fangfeng. Put them together in the pot and put about 500 milliliters of water. Bring it to a boil and throw away the residue. Take one dose a day and drink it before breakfast and dinner. It can clear away heat and cool blood. It can also enhance the body's resistance to the virus and prevent colds.

3. Mao Root Root Festival Tea: take 30 grams of fresh white thatch root and add 15 grams of lotus root joint. Put 500 milliliters of water in the pan. After boiling, throw away the residue. It has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood. There is also a good prevention and treatment of nosebleed caused by fever.

How to eat Houttuynia cordata?

1. Cold Houttuynia cordata: first remove the root and whiskers of Houttuynia cordata, rinse with clean water, soak in cold water for about 10 minutes, set aside. Then cut the dried chili peppers and deep-fry them in a slightly hot oil pan until crisp and fragrant. Pour them into a bowl with the oil. Put Houttuynia cordata in a bowl, add salt soy sauce and pepper, stir well and serve.

two。 Houttuynia cordata scrambled eggs: first of all, remove the root and its whiskers of Houttuynia cordata, wash it with clean water, and cut it into sections. Beat the eggs at the same time. When the oil in the pan is hot, add chopped onions and saute until fragrant, then stir-fry Houttuynia cordata and eggs, add the right amount of water and salt into pieces, and wait until the eggs are cooked.