Humulus scandens

Humulus humilis planted in humulus humilis is not a kind of grass, and its species vary according to regions and usage habits. Specifically, there are several kinds of grass, such as grass, grass and so on, some of which grow in swamps and some grow in mountains and forests. There are also corn skins that are combed into thin strips instead. The common characteristics of Humulus scandens are slender stems and leaves, soft and tough after drying. In Changbai Mountain area, Tatou grass is more common. Those cut in the second volt are called "green roots", and those cut after autumn frost are called "red roots". Cut it and bundle it into small handles, dry it on a pole or rope and store it for later use. When wearing the cymbals, first put the cloth cymbals around, beat the grass soft with a wooden stick, shake it off and put it on the shoe mouth, and waddle it into a slightly thicker grass nest at the toe palm and heel with your hands. After the feet are put in, pull out the exposed long grass, cover the instep with the cymbals, and then tie the straps in a cross order. When you take off the cymbals, you should take out the grass and put it on the pot or kang to dry, so that you can wear it next time. This is a kind of "shoe-clamping", but because of the wadding of Humulus scandens, it has become a warm-keeping thing better than ordinary "cotton shoes", which does not freeze the feet, but also raises the feet to absorb sweat, which is light and durable. In the cold season of Northeast China in the past, people who often go outdoors, whether they are car owners, hunters, businessmen, soldiers or even officials, regard it as the basic equipment for traveling in ice and snow. Therefore, a poem chanting "Three Treasures of Kanto" said: "If you join in the longevity of the rich, the poor will not get a meal. The mink honors the noble, but the lowly dare not crown it. Only a bunch of grass, poor and humble to keep out the cold. " There are also many legends about Humulus scandens in northeast folk literature, which are associated with national heroes, kind fairies and benevolent chivalrous men to express people's love and praise.
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