How to store Artemisia

How to store Artemisia annua, do not wash the fresh Artemisia annua, put the vest bags tightly together, do not breathe, it is best to put one more, install the white wormwood bag with the mouth facing another vest bag opposite, pack it tightly, put it in the refrigerator, 4 degrees Celsius will do, it can be kept for 15 to 20 days, and then it is not good. You must be careful about things that cannot be stored for a long time so that they can be stored.

Effects of Artemisia:

1. Relieve jaundice

Artemisia white can increase the flow of bile in the body and reduce the cholesterol content, thereby reducing the formation of cholesterol stones. Jaundice will disappear if you persist for a period of time.

2. Enhance liver detoxification function

Artemisia has a strong liver-protecting effect, can promote liver cell regeneration, protect the integrity of liver cell membranes, and thus enhance the liver's detoxification function. In addition, it can play a certain auxiliary role in the treatment of hepatitis A and B.

3. Lower blood pressure and blood lipids

Artemisia annua has the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. It is especially suitable for people whose blood pressure is slightly beyond the normal range. It is a good health food.

4. Antibacterial

The flavonoids in Artemisia annua can kill and inhibit the bacteria in the human body, and can effectively reduce the occurrence of diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, cough, enteritis, and gastritis.

As the saying goes, Artemisia capillaris in March and Artemisia argyi in April (the months here are in the Gregorian calendar), Artemisia annua in March is the best time to be used as medicine, but in April it can only be eaten as a wild vegetable, so soaking Artemisia annua in water at this time can relieve hepatitis, cough, jaundice and other diseases.

Drink Artemisia in water

Preparation method: The white wormwood here usually refers to the one that has been dried in the sun (here it means dried in the shade). You can usually drink it by soaking it in water, or you can add pitted red dates when soaking it in water. Drink it three times a day, 40-50 ml each time.

Warm reminder: It is best to dry the Artemisia annua in the shade after harvesting. If you harvest a lot, you can dry it in the sun to prevent it from getting moldy and spoiling. However, the drying temperature should be controlled within 60 degrees. After drying, put it in a cool and dry place so that you can take it out and soak it in water at any time.

Although the white wormwood has no medicinal value in April, it still has edible value to be developed, such as white wormwood rice, white wormwood noodles, white wormwood rice balls... Since there are too many ways to eat this wild vegetable, only one way of eating is listed below:

Steamed Artemisia

Method: prepare 400 grams of fresh Artemisia annua leaves, 300 grams of flour, and appropriate amounts of oil, salt, mashed garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix the Artemisia annua and flour so that they are evenly coated, then steam them over high heat for 7-8 minutes. Take them out and break them up, then add appropriate amounts of seasonings and mix well.