Hezhang Tianma [Guizhou Hezhang Specialty]

What is Hezhang Tianma? Authentic Guizhou Hezhang specialty: Hezhang Tianma

Content summary:Do you want to know what Hezhang Tianma is? This article is a detailed introduction toGuizhou Hezhang specialty - Hezhang Tianma. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Hezhang Tianma. The full text takes about 10 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Hezhang Tianma and its nutritional value? How did the history of Hezhang Tianma come about? The production method of Hezhang Tianma, etc

Basic Introduction of Hezhang Tianma

Hezhang is located in the western part of Guizhou Province, China, upstream of the Liuchong River in the northern source of the Wujiang River, adjacent to Yunnan Province. The geographical location and climate of Hezhang County are very suitable for the growth of gastrodia elata. The local area belongs to the Wujiang River system in the Yangtze River Basin, with a warm temperate zone, cool springs, dry summers, and humid climates. The county is known as the "hometown of Tianma" due to its abundant production of Tianma

1. Calm down and turn off the wind. This quality moisturizing liquid can nourish blood and extinguish wind, treat headaches and dizziness caused by blood deficiency and liver wind internal movement, and can also be used for children with wind shock, epilepsy, and tetanus

2. Relieve wind and relieve pain. Used for dizziness, orthostatic headache, limb numbness, and hemiplegia caused by wind phlegm

This product is sweet and smooth, moisturizing but not dry. It mainly enters the liver meridian and is good at calming the liver and calming the wind. Any symptoms such as liver wind internal movement and dizziness in the head, regardless of deficiency or excess, are essential medicines

How did the history of Hezhang Tianma come about

The elixir happened to fall onto a huge rock in Changbai Mountain. After a loud sound, the rock split in half and then rolled into the grass. In the second year, two things of different shapes grew: one was emerald green with stems and leaves; The other one is light yellow in color, with stems but no leaves, and a fist shaped object growing on top of its head

One day, ginseng and Tianma arrived at a village and saw a group of people kneeling in front of a temple, burning incense and muttering words to the pigs and sheep offerings placed there. The two of them noticed that these people were mostly yellow skinned, thin, and listless, so they asked an elderly person what was going on. The old man told them that many years ago, a sudden rain of blood fell from the sky. Since then, people's health has been deteriorating. They either suffer from this disease or another disease, but due to the lack of a cure, they have to worship gods in order to save their lives

The young man's name is Baozhu. He looks like he's sixteen or seventeen years old. In addition to helping with medicine preparation in the store, he often goes to the mountains with his master to collect herbs. That day, Baozhu went up the mountain to collect herbs and met two fairy like girls in the old forest, one in green pants and a red coat, and the other in yellow and purple pants. Baozhu was very surprised. Where did the girl come from in this mountain? So he asked where the two girls came from. Ginseng and Tianma said they just moved in from the foot of the mountain and live not far away. So, the three of them sat on the grass chatting leisurely. After chatting for a while, their topic turned to medicinal herbs. Ginseng lowered its head and pinched a ginseng leaf, saying to Baozhu, "Baozhu, why don't you pick it? Let me tell you, this is called ginseng. It is a tonic that greatly replenishes qi, strengthens the spleen and lungs, generates fluids and quenches thirst, and soothes the mind and enhances intelligence. You can dig it back, but it has great use!" Tianma also pointed to a light yellow object and said, "Look, this medicinal herb is called Tianma. It can dispel dampness, relieve pain, promote qi and blood circulation. You should dig some too." Baozhu was very obedient and dug up some ginseng and Tianma before going down the mountain. Since the introduction of these two medicinal herbs, the reputation of their pharmacy has gradually increased. Some previously incurable diseases have been gradually cured, people's health has improved, and the village is filled with laughter and joy

Method of making Hezhang Tianma

Tianma stewed chicken

Ingredients: 1 peeled and boneless chicken leg, 3 dried figs, 1 slice of Tianma (about 2-3 grams), 2 slices of ginger, 1/2 carrot

1/2 teaspoon of salt (about 3 grams), 1/4 teaspoon of sugar (about 1 gram)

1. Rinse Tianma and figs, put them in water, add sugar and soak for 5 minutes until Tianma slices and figs become soft<2. Peel the chicken leg meat, remove the fat on the surface of the meat, clean it, and gently poke some holes in the chicken with a fork. This can make the chicken softer. Then cut the chicken leg meat into 4cm sized pieces<3. Pour water into the pot, add chicken chunks, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, continue boiling for 1 minute, and then remove

4. Place the blanched chicken in a microwave specific bowl, add peeled and sliced carrots (3cm in size), soaked soft gastrodia elata and figs, pour in boiling water, the water should be 2cm higher than the chicken, and cover with a layer of microwave specific plastic wrap

5. Put it in the microwave and use the highest firepower for 7 minutes. After discharging, add salt and mix well