What is tumbleweed called in China and how to eat it

1. What is tumbleweed called in China?

Tumbleweed is called pigweed in China. It is an annual herb, 10-100 cm tall. When the climate and soil are dry, the roots will roll up from the soil into a ball and then roll with the wind, hence the name. It has extremely strong vitality and will not die no matter what the environment it is in. It will find an environment suitable for its growth and thus sprout new buds.

2. How to eat

Its leaves are linear or striped and are edible. When eating, the young leaves are picked and eaten. It can be used for stir-frying, stir-frying with green peppers and mushrooms, or it can be used to make soup, and the taste is better. Not only does it taste delicious, it also has high nutritional value. It contains a variety of trace elements and proteins, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body. Eating it regularly is good for your health.

3. Efficacy and effects

The young leaves of tumbleweed are edible and have high nutritional value. Not only that, its seeds also have certain medicinal uses. It contains mucus, choline, fatty oil, vitamin B1, etc. It can be used as a medicine to lower serum and cholesterol. However, if you want to use it as medicine, you must do so under the doctor's advice to avoid adverse consequences.