What is Artemisia selengensis

What is Artemisia selengensis

Artemisia selengensis is a vegetable whose stems and leaves are edible. It belongs to the genus Artemisia in the Asteraceae family. In daily life, Artemisia selengensis is often called Artemisia selengensis, Artemisia annua, and Water Artemisia. It is a spring vegetable and is generally available in January and February. Common production areas are mainly in the southern water towns, or rainy areas with humid climates and suitable temperatures such as Hubei and Hunan.

What does Artemisia selengensis look like?

Artemisia selengensis has a very long stem with green irregular broken leaves on the top. The leaf area is not large and the whole body is emerald green with no other colors. The plant is relatively tall and can generally grow to more than 30 centimeters.

How to cook Artemisia selengensis

1. Stir-fry

When stir-frying artemisia selengensis, you can pair it with some bacon. First, heat the pan and pour in cold oil. Add onions and garlic to sauté fragrant, then slide in the bacon and stir-fry until the flavor of the bacon is brought out. Then add the artemisia selengensis and stir-fry for a few more times. Add salt to taste and it is ready to serve.

2. Cold salad

When making a cold dish of Artemisia selengensis, you must first blanch it in water to remove the earthy and astringent taste inside it. Wait until it changes color, then remove it from the dish, cut it into small pieces, and stir it with the prepared sesame paste.

The efficacy and function of Artemisia selengensis

Artemisia selengensis has a very high medicinal value. Regular consumption can have the effect of stopping bleeding and reducing inflammation. Eating some when you have a cold can also clear away heat and phlegm, remove liver fire, and protect the cardiovascular system.