Dongwuqi Halahai

Halahai is also called nettle. It belongs to Urticaceae, a perennial wild herb. Spring comes and winter fades, and autumn fruits abound. Generally, the plant height is 50 ~ 150 cm, the stem is erect, the whole plant is light green, single or with a few branches, with four edges, and the whole plant is densely stung, which is extremely painful to touch. The stems and leaves of Halahai are rich in protein, vitamins, carotene and various trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, silicon, sulfur, calcium, sodium, diamond, copper and titanium. The whole plant of Halahai can be used as medicine, which is bitter, pungent, warm and slightly toxic. It has the effects of dispelling pathogenic wind, calming convulsion, promoting digestion and relaxing bowels. Can be used for treating rheumatic arthritis, postpartum convulsion, infantile convulsion, sequelae of poliomyelitis, hypertension, dyspepsia, and constipation; External use to treat urticaria, snake bite, etc. The Hara Sea is also edible. Its stems and leaves can be cooked and processed into various dishes. There are cold dishes, soups, roasted dishes, stews, and dumplings. Regular consumption has the effects of nourishing brain and blood. Boiling Halahai with water and bathing with water can cure arthritis.
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