Thorny bud

Spiny buds are small deciduous trees of Araliaceae, also known as spiny buds, spiny dragon buds and Aralia elata, which are mainly distributed in the northeast of China. Leaves are large and alternate, flowers are yellowish white, and most umbels are combined into round inflorescences. The tender shoots contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, etc. The tender shoots can be used for cooking and soup, and can also be pickled and processed into canned soft packages. The tender thorn bud is nutritious, delicious and has a unique flavor. Folk medicine is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases, which has the function of nourishing yin and moistening throat, and also has therapeutic effect on sore throat, dysentery and malnutrition.
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