Lianshan Guan Ciwujia [Specialty of Benxi, Liaoning]

What is Lianshan Pass Ciwujia? Authentic specialty of Benxi, Liaoning: Lianshanguan Ciwujia

Summary:Do you want to know what Lianshanguan Ciwujia is? This article is a detailed introduction toLiaoning Benxi specialty - Lianshan Guanci Wujia. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Lianshan Guanci Wujia. The full text takes about 25 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Lianshan Guanci Wujia and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Lianshan Guan Ciwujia? How did the history of Lianshan Pass Ciwujia come about? Tasting and eating methods of Lianshan Guan Ciwujia

Basic introduction of Lianshanguan Ciwujia

At the beginning of spring, it is a great season for sowing and planting trees. Lianshanguan Town closely relies on the advantages of the Ciwujia industry and sounds the horn to march towards the "hometown of national Ciwujia". As of now, 3500 acres of Ciwujia have been newly planted in Lianshanguan Town, with over 600000 seedlings, further expanding the scale of the Ciwujia industrial base

Lianshanguan Town is actively involved in the construction of the Ciwujia base and the establishment of Ciwujia deep processing enterprises, helping enterprises to seek development and create brands. Among them, "Benxi Huadu Technology Co., Ltd." is a leading enterprise mainly engaged in Ciwujia deep processing, and its Ciwujia products are highly favored by the market. Lianshanguan Ciwujia has become a pillar industry for the economic development of the town

Growing environment

Benxi County belongs to the northern temperate continental semi humid monsoon climate, with an annual average temperature of 7.7 ℃ and a minimum of -14.3 ℃ in January; The highest temperature in July is 23.1 ℃; ≥ The average annual accumulated temperature of 10 ℃ is 3024 ℃, the average annual sunshine hours are 2411 hours, the sunshine rate is 54%, and the annual frost free period is 135-150 days. The average annual wind speed is only 2.5m/s, with few occurrences of strong winds. The maximum wind speed can reach 3.6m/s from March to May. The annual average precipitation is 798mm, with precipitation concentrated in July and August, accounting for 80% of the annual precipitation. Rain and heat occur in the same season. The overall climate characteristics include distinct four seasons, sufficient sunshine, moderate temperature, abundant rainfall, and large daily temperature differences. The unique climate conditions meet the growth and development needs of various authentic medicinal herbs. Soil characteristics: According to the 1981 soil survey data, the soil in our county is divided into four types. There are 7 subtypes, 36 soil genera, and 63 soil species, including brown soil, meadow, rice, and swamp. Among them, brown soil has the widest distribution area, with a total area of 305596.46 hectares, accounting for 88.5% of the total area of various types of soil. The soil in the whole county is acidic or slightly acidic, with a pH value generally around 5.5-7.5, organic matter content around 6.2%, nitrogen content around 0.2%, and available phosphorus around 5.6ppm. The excellent soil conditions are conducive to the growth and quality improvement of various Chinese medicinal materials

Forest Resources

Benxi County is located at the intersection of the Changbai flora and the North China flora, with a large mountainous area and a wide variety of plant species. The forest coverage rate is 76.8%, and the forestry land area is 4.127 million mu, accounting for 82% of the total area of the county. It is one of the key forestry counties in Liaoning Province, with 13 national precious tree species including prickly ash, yellow spider, water chestnut, red pine, larch, spruce, and magnolia. There are a total of 114 families and over 970 species of wild Chinese medicinal herbs, including more than 300 precious and common herbs. The main varieties include Acanthopanax senticosus, ginseng, Liaowuwei, Liaoxixin, etc. More than 20 species have been artificially domesticated, making it one of the "Five Major Medicinal Herbs Base Counties" in Liaoning Province. The area is covered in lush forests and is rich in dried nuts such as red pine, walnuts, and hazelnuts, making it a national demonstration base for high-quality red pine varieties; Producing over 150 types of wild vegetables, it is the main production area of wild vegetables in Northeast China; There are numerous species of wild animals, and it is the main production area of Chinese forest frogs; Mountain products and wild fruits are scattered throughout mountains and rivers, and there are a wide variety of wild vegetables and fungi growing in the forest. The manifestation of biodiversity also proves that our county has a good natural environment

Harvesting and processing

Tender leaf harvesting: It can be harvested from late April to late August. To accurately grasp the picking timing, pick when the tender leaves are fully stretched and still in a fresh and tender state. When picking, the method of "picking one and keeping one" should be used to ensure that there are enough leaves for the trees to grow normally

Harvesting of tender stems: Acanthopanax senticosus usually begins to sprout from late April to early May, and can be harvested when the tender stems grow to 15-20 centimeters. Mastering the timing of harvesting is very important. If harvested early, the yield will not be high and the taste will not be good; Harvesting too late will cause the stem to age and decrease in quality

Harvesting of root bark and stem: The harvesting of roots and stem should be carried out after the trees have fallen leaves in autumn. For those aging trees that have been harvested and repeatedly pruned for many years and have no hope of rejuvenation, dig out the roots together, cut the aboveground stem into 20 centimeter long segments, wash and dry them, and tie them into small bundles. After digging out the roots, shake off the soil, rinse with clean water, peel off the root bark and dry it in the sun before selling or storing it

1. Can strengthen the body: Ciwujia can increase maximum oxygen consumption and enhance the duration of exercise

2. Can replenish qi: Ciwujia can increase the body's oxygen absorption (its antioxidant capacity is 5 times that of vitamin E)

3. Can calm the mind: When oxygen absorption is insufficient, the human body is prone to drowsiness, yawning, and feeling sluggish. Ciwujia is an aerobic substance that can regulate the excitation and inhibition processes of the central nervous system, leading to a balance between the two and having cognitive and calming effects

4. Promoting blood circulation: Ciwujia can dilate blood vessels, improve brain blood volume, and have a bidirectional regulatory effect on blood pressure. At the same time, Ciwujia can also resist fatigue, radiation, replenish weakness, enhance bone marrow hematopoietic function, and have a blood activating effect

Morphological characteristics

Shrubs, 1-6 meters high; Branches are abundant, usually densely prickly when one or two years old, with sparse or no thorns on nodes; Thorn straight and slender, needle like, downward, not swollen at the base, leaving circular scars after shedding, leaves with 5 small leaves, sparse 3; The petiole often has sparse fine thorns, measuring 3-10 centimeters in length; Small leaf paper, elliptical ovate or oblong in shape, 5-13 cm long, 3-7 cm wide, apex gradually pointed, base broadly wedge-shaped, rough on top, dark green, with coarse hairs on veins, light green on bottom, short hairs on veins, sharp heavily serrated edges, 6-7 pairs of lateral veins, obvious on both sides, indistinct reticular veins; The petiole of the small leaf is 0.5-2.5 centimeters long, with brown short hairs and sometimes fine spines

Umbelliferae inflorescence grows singly at the top, or consists of 2-6 sparse cone-shaped inflorescences, with a diameter of 2-4 cm and numerous flowers; The total stem length is 5-7 centimeters, hairless; The flower stem is 1-2 centimeters long, hairless or slightly hairy at the base; Purple yellow flowers; Calyx hairless, margin nearly entire or with indistinct 5 small teeth; Petals 5, ovate, -2 millimeters long; Stamen 5, 1.5-2 millimeters long; The ovary has 5 chambers, and the styles all merge into a columnar shape

The fruit is spherical or ovoid, with 5 edges, black, with a diameter of 7-8 millimeters, and the persistent style is 1.5-1.8 millimeters long. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October

How did the history of Lianshan Pass's Ciwujia come about

Zhang Dishui hired a buddy, his distant nephew Zhang Dehou. When Zhang Dehou was thirteen years old, his father passed away, and he went to Zhang Dishui's house to shoulder the living debt. I have been working for several years in a row, but not only have I not paid off my old debts, but I have also accumulated a lot of new debts. Life is really tough

Dehou followed the girl's guidance and came to the old birch tree to take a look. Hehe! Sure enough, there was a small tree with leaves that looked like ginseng, swaying and swaying in the wind. Dehou was overjoyed and quickly dug out the roots to boil water for his mother to drink. A few days later, my mother's illness was completely cured, and there was no need to say that the two of them were happy. Dehou's mother asked him, "Which kind person gave the medicine root?" Dehou recounted the story of meeting the girl by the spring from beginning to end. Dehou's mother said, "You didn't ask whose girl it is, you should thank her well!"

Neighbors heard that Dehou's mother's illness had been cured, and they all begged Dehou to find that girl and get some medicine to treat her. A few days later, Dehou let the pig sit on the stone by the spring water again, thinking for a few miles: a few days ago, the girl got some medicine roots and didn't even say a word of gratitude. If he meets that girl this time, he must thank her well. Thinking about it, Dehou only heard a shout from behind: "Liu Ge, has your mother recovered from her illness?" Dehou turned around and saw that it was the girl who quickly stood up and said, "You're worried, my mother's illness has completely recovered!" Dehou wanted to open his mouth several times and beg the girl to get some more medicine roots to treat the villagers, but he swallowed his words again. The girl looked at Dehou as if she had something on her mind and asked him, "Do you have anything difficult to do? Just say it, I'll help you." Dehou then talked about the villagers' illness and asked the girl to get some medicine roots

"Don't worry, I have a solution," the girl said to Dehou. "There's still a chimney, but the road is a bit difficult to walk." Dehou quickly said, "That's nothing, as long as I can cure the villagers' illnesses, I'll endure some hardship and fatigue for nothing!"

The next day, Dehou drove the pig to the mountain and followed the girl's direction. Sure enough, he found another small tree that looked like ginseng. He dug out its roots and carried it back to the patient to boil water and drink, and his illness was cured. The villagers all praise Dehou and that girl as rare good people in the world

This matter quickly reached Zhang Dishui's soft ears. As soon as he thought about it, the girl Zhang Dehou met must be a treasure, so he planned how to get her

Zhang Dishui became anxious and said, "Do you think I gave you less? Then add ten more rooms, ten good places!" Dehou still ignored him and remained silent no matter what he said. Zhang Dashui stomped his feet in a hurry, signaled, and several servants rushed forward like wolves and tigers. They swung their sticks and beat Dehou until his skin was torn apart, but he remained silent. In the end, Dehou was beaten with blood and flesh all over his body, limping. The next day, Zhang Dishui forced him to go up the mountain to release pigs. Dehou arrived at the spring water, and the girl had been waiting there for a long time. The girl crouched beside Dehou, caressing his wound with her hand and shedding tears of heartache. It's strange to say, the girl's hand is like that soft ball, and once she touches the wound, it doesn't hurt anymore

Tasting and Eating Methods of Lianshanguan Ciwujia

1. Fresh Ciwujia Fried Egg

Fresh Ciwujia fried egg with water is very delicious. When making it, you can wash 200 grams of fresh Ciwujia with water, remove the water, chop it into small pieces, then add three eggs and a small amount of salt and water, and use chopsticks to mix them into egg mixture. After heating the oil in a flat bottomed pan, pour in the egg mixture and spread it out into a pancake shape. Once both sides are golden brown, take it out and prepare the homemade stir fried chicken egg. It's ready to eat

2. Cold Stir Prickly Ginger

Fresh Prickly Ginger cold stir is also delicious. When making it, you need to wash 500 grams of fresh Prickly Ginger with water, blanch it in boiling water, then take out supercooled water to cool down and remove the water. Peel the garlic to make garlic paste and put it into Prickly Ginger. Then add vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and an appropriate amount of salt. Mix with chopsticks and serve directly on a plate

3. Fresh Spicy Pork Stir Fry

Fresh Spicy Pork Stir Fry is also very delicious. When stir frying, it is necessary to prepare 200 grams of thin meat shreds in advance, marinate the meat shreds with soy sauce and cooking wine, wash 500 grams of Spicy Pork Stir fry, remove water, and prepare a small amount of scallion shreds and ginger shreds. After removing the oil from the pot, first stir fry the scallion and ginger in the pot until fragrant, then stir fry the shredded pork in the pot and quickly stir fry the Spicy Pork Stir fry. After frying until soft, add edible salt and soy sauce for seasoning. After stir frying evenly, it can be eaten directly from the pot