The benefits of bracken and the benefits of eating bracken

　　Bracken

　　Introduction: Bracken is a kind of wild vegetable. The cooked dishes are ruddy in color, soft and tender in texture, and have a strong fragrance. They are rich in amino acids, multivitamins, trace elements, and unique nutrients such as fern, fern glycosides, and sterols. It is called the "King of Mountain Vegetables" and is a rare and delicious wild vegetable.

　　Season: May

　　The efficacy and function of bracken

　　Clear away heat and expel wind； Strengthen the stomach and smooth the intestines ； Lower Qi and resolve phlegm

　　How to choose bracken

　　When choosing bracken, choose green ones that are relatively tender. If most of them turn purple, they are older.

　　Bracken making tips

　　Bracken must be processed immediately after picking to prevent aging. Nutrient loss. First pick off the curly fern flowers, wipe off the fine hairs, and use 1% plant ash water (that is, burn 1.5 pounds of high-quality dry straw into ash powder, dissolve it with water, filter it, and then mix it with 80-100 pounds of clean natural water) and soak it in a clean container for 3-5 hours. (It is advisable to cover the bracken with the grass ash water) and then kill the bracken according to the same size, length and color. Method 1: Put the grass ash water with a concentration of 1% and the corresponding bracken into the pot at the same time, use a high fire, and burn until the gray water bubbles and extend for 2-4 minutes. Method 2: After boiling the prepared plant ash water, put the corresponding bracken into the boiling water and blanch it for 2-3 minutes. In short, it is better to perm it until it is mature and penetrates the core, and the roll is continuous. After blanching, rinse the bracken immediately with clean cold water (preferably flowing water). After washing, drain in a leaky pot and dry in the sun or set aside for later use.

　　How to preserve bracken

　　After being stored for a long time, bracken will turn yellow and its nutritional value will be reduced. It is recommended to buy it and eat it immediately.