【HaiChuan Food Guessing Game】It’s hard to guess the names of these wild grass roots, which are often used by Cantonese people in making soups

It’s not astragalus; it’s a very common herbaceous root, but its name is quite unique

Hehehe, you guessed right – it’s close

The root of the Pentaphyllum plant is not a peach; it belongs to the Moraceae family and is found widely in the mountains from Longmen to Wanlu Lake area in Guangdong. It grows naturally in deep mountains and secluded valleys. It got its name because its leaves resemble five fingers, are covered with fine hairs, and its fruits look like peaches when they are ripe. The Samara samara plant belongs to the mulberry family; it is widely found in the mountains around Wanlu Lake, growing naturally in deep valleys. It got its name because its leaves resemble five fingers and are covered with fine hairs, while its fruits look like small peaches when ripe. It has a pungent yet sweet taste, a mild nature, and a pleasant aroma. After being harvested, it is usually dried in the shade. Before consumption, a small portion of it is washed with clean water and then soaked in cold water for 15 minutes before being used to make soups with pork ribs, pigeons, etc. The soup should be cooked over low heat for as long as possible; using an open flame yields even better results. The soup thus prepared has a coconut milk flavor

Root of Ginkgo biloba – Ginkgo biloba, also known as Fozhangrong or Cuyee Rong; in the Guangzhou Flora it is commonly referred to as “Wuzha Long”. It is also called Wuzha Maomao, Wuzha Niuniu, Tuhuangqi, and Nanqi, among other names. Plant morphology: small shrub or small tree; all parts of the plant – stems, fruits, leaves – contain latex, and the root bark has a fragrant aroma. Its components include organic acids, amino acids, triterpenes, alkaloids, coumarins, etc. According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Ailanthus altissima has a pungent and sweet taste, a neutral nature with a slight warmness. Its functions include replenishing qi and tonifying deficiency, promoting the flow of qi and relieving depression, strengthening muscles and improving circulation, strengthening the spleen and reducing dampness, as well as relieving coughs and reducing phlegm. This product has the effects of calming the liver and improving eyesight, nourishing yin and reducing fire, strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite, promoting the production of body fluids, removing dampness and stagnation, as well as clearing the liver and moistening the lungs. It can be consumed by people of all ages and genders, in all seasons.