Plantago has brought people the gospel of food and health, and their value is immeasurable

After a heavy rain, the sky was blue and shiny, like freshly washed transparent glass. The fragrance of soil fills the air, making it comfortable and comfortable

After a heavy rain, the sky was blue and shiny, like freshly washed transparent glass. The fragrance of soil fills the air, making it comfortable and comfortable. I walked by my grandfather and couldn't take my eyes off the surrounding scenery. Suddenly, I found a grass with five leaf veins, about 6-15 centimeters below. Curious, I picked a leaf and ran to ask my grandfather. My grandfather told me that this is Cheqian Grass, and he also told a fascinating story: when Han General Ma Wu led his troops to suppress the Xiongnu, the army encountered an unexpected situation, and the food, grass, and water sources were exhausted. The lives of thousands of soldiers were in danger. However, three war horses miraculously survived after eating the grass on the roadside. A driver discovered this strange phenomenon and decided to give it a try, but after eating this kind of grass, he actually recovered. He told Ma Wu about this discovery, and Ma Wu immediately ordered his soldiers to take this herb. A few days later, all the patients recovered, and the army finally broke out of the siege. Ma Wu was deeply moved by this, and he said, "The entire army narrowly escaped by relying on the immortal grass in front of the cars on the roadside." From then on, people called this grass "the grass in front of the cars".

In this vast world, there grows a magical plant called Plantago. They are biennial or perennial herbs with short and slightly thick rhizomes, resembling underground veins that extend in all directions. They can be seen everywhere in the mountains, roadsides, flower beds, rivers, and other places, with tenacious vitality, fearless of wind and rain, and perseverance. The leaves are in the shape of lotus seats, lying flat, slanted or upright, like a group of graceful dancers swaying gently in the breeze. The leaves are thin, papery or papery, wide ovate to wide elliptical, with wavy edges and inconspicuous dull teeth. They have five main veins that protrude towards the back of the leaves, forming ribs that extend into the petiole. The leaves are often as long as the petiole, like green fans, blocking them from the hot sunlight. Inflorescences 3-10, erect or arched, with longitudinal stripes on the peduncle and sparse white pubescence. Spike inflorescences are slender and cylindrical, resembling strings of small beads, shining brightly among green leaves. Calyx 2-3 mm long, sepal apex obtuse or pointed, keel protrusion not extending to the top, anterior pair of sepals elliptical. The corolla is white and hairless, with the corolla tube and sepals approximately equal in length, like pure and flawless wedding dresses, adding a sense of mystery and elegance to them. The stamens are born on the inner surface of the corolla tube near the base, and clearly extend from the style. The anthers are oval shaped, like a group of brave knights, guarding the corolla. Ovules 7-15 (-18), like small pearls waiting for the next journey of life. Capsule spindle-ovate, ovoid or conical ovoid, seeds 5-6 (-12), ovoid or elliptical in shape; The cotyledons are arranged in a dorsal ventral direction. Its rhizome is thick and densely covered with whisker like roots. The entire leaf grows at the root, smooth and wide, oval shaped, with wavy edges. With a gentle shake, it seems that one can feel their gentle touch. The five main veins protrude towards the back of the leaf, forming ribs that extend into the petiole, resembling a huge arm that embraces the entire leaf in its embrace. Their color is light green, emitting a fresh breath, just like the taste of youth.

People often stir fry plantain as a vegetable. After washing it, blanch it thoroughly in a boiling water pot, then stir fry it with seasonings such as scallions, garlic, and yellow wine. Finally, sprinkle it with sesame oil, and the aroma is overflowing, making people drool. Some people boil it into Congee, cook it with millet, drink it one mouthful, and feel a faint fragrance.

In addition to being tasted as a delicacy, plantain also has medicinal value. It contains a large amount of mucus, succinic acid, choline and other medicinal ingredients, and its roots, stems, leaves, stems, seed shells, etc. can be used as medicine. People often say that people do not distinguish between high and low, and grass does not distinguish between high and low. Plantago and Baicao all have the same fragrance. They grow in the mountains and bring the gospel of food and health to people, and their value is immeasurable.

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