Yuexi Tianma [Anhui Yuexi Specialty]

What is Yuexi Tianma? Authentic Anhui Yuexi specialty: Yuexi Tianma

Summary:Do you want to know what Yuexi Tianma is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Yuexi, Anhui Province - Yuexi Tianma. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Yuexi Tianma. The full text takes about 3 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yuexi Tianma and its nutritional value? The production method and tasting method of Yuexi Tianma

Basic Introduction to Yuexi Tianma

Tianma, also known as Red Arrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant. In traditional Chinese medicine, the dried tubers are called Tianma, which is a commonly used and precious Chinese medicine. Experts point out that Tianma has good effects on symptoms such as headache, dizziness, limb numbness, childhood wind shock, epilepsy, and convulsions. In the past, Tianma was a wild herb that was only successfully cultivated through artificial cultivation in the 1970s

The production method of Yuexi Tianma

Tianma, which can be harvested twice a year, can be harvested in both spring and winter each year. Among them, the winter hemp harvested before the winter solstice has excellent quality. On the contrary, the quality of spring hemp harvested before the beginning of summer is slightly inferior. After harvesting Tianma, wash it clean, scrape off the outer skin with a special bamboo knife, steam it through with boiling water, and finally dry it over charcoal fire

Tasting and Eating Methods of Yuexi Tianma

Tianma can be stewed with chicken, duck, fish, meat, turtles, soft shelled turtles, etc. in daily life, or soaked in wine. It can be cooked with meat and vegetable dishes, or cold mixed with vegetarian dishes