Mahu water shield vegetable [Sichuan Leibo specialty]

What is Mahu water shield vegetable? Authentic Sichuan Leibo specialty: Mahu water shield

Content summary:Do you want to know what Mahu water shield is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Leibo specialty - Mahu water shield. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Mahu water shield. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Mahu water shield and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Mahu water shield vegetable? How did the history of Mahu water shield vegetable come about? Wait

Basic introduction of Mahu water shield

Mahu water shield is a specialty of Leibo County, Sichuan Province and a national geographical indication product of China.

. Produced in the wetlands adjacent to the Leiboma Lake water system, which is the third largest high-altitude deep-water lake in China and a 4A level scenic spot at the provincial level in Sichuan Province, Mahu water shield is grown in a pure natural and pollution-free manner. Its texture is tender, its color is emerald green, its appearance is crystal clear, and it tastes tender, smooth, and fragrant when eaten. Water shield contains abundant nutrients such as protein, fat, amino acids, vitamins, and biological enzymes, as well as rare vitamin B12 and 18 types of amino acids in plants

The original place of water shield vegetables in Lake Leibomah has a cool climate, a long frost free period throughout the year, sufficient sunlight, and a large temperature difference between day and night. The soil of the large area of mud carbon swamp wetland by the lake is developed from sediments of the Quaternary Pleistocene, rich in humus, with a soil pH of 4.6-4.8 and an average water temperature of 14.5 ℃. The lake water pH is 5.4-5.6, which is particularly suitable for the growth of water shield. In addition, this area is a provincial-level geological park in Sichuan, with good environmental quality, no polluting industrial and mining enterprises, clean soil and irrigation water sources, and good atmospheric environment. The excellent original ecological environment of the production area provides the best conditions for the growth of high-quality water shield vegetables

Regional Scope

The production area of Mahu water shield is located in three townships, Mahu Township, Huanglang Town, and Zhongtian Township, Leibo County, Sichuan Province. What is the nutritional value of Mahu water shield?

1. Clearing heat and detoxifying, sterilizing and anti-inflammatory:

The mucous material of water shield contains various nutrients, which have good heat clearing and detoxifying effects, can inhibit the growth of bacteria, clear stomach fire when eaten, relieve intestinal heat, and can be used to treat carbuncles and sores by pounding and applying externally

2. Prevention and treatment of anemia and hepatitis:

Water shield contains abundant B vitamins, which are essential components for cell growth and division, as well as maintaining the integrity of nerve cell myelin sheaths. It can be used clinically to prevent and treat conditions such as pernicious anemia, megaloblastic anemia, hepatitis, and cirrhosis

3. Intelligence and Fitness:

Water shield contains abundant zinc, which is the "king of zinc" in plants and one of the best intelligence and fitness foods for children. It can prevent and treat ADHD in children

In August of the 32nd year of the Republic of China (1943), Xiao Nansen, a professor of the Central University, led the western delegation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to visit Liangshan and found the first wild water shield produced in Mahu Lake, Leibo County. However, due to the remote mountainous area of Leibo, the economy is backward and transportation is inconvenient. Mahu water shield vegetables are raised in the deep mountains and no one knows about them. The development of resources has only been limited to local residents' self harvesting and self consumption, and has not been able to form a commodity for sale

In 1990, Mahu water shield vegetable was successfully cultivated and planted at home