1 hour ago, liuzhou said:
Is there anything in Chinese cuisine which isn't indicated for medicinal purposes?
Very True!
I harvested some knotweed for dinner last night.
Google Translate:
Knotweed ---> 虎杖
Googled 虎杖 ----------------> "---Having dampness jaundice , detoxification, Sanyu pain , cough and phlegm . For heat jaundice , pouring muddy , vaginal discharge, rheumatism , sore carbuncles , water and fire burns , amenorrhea , Zheng Jia , playing instep injury , Hyperactivity cough.----"
All good for me, except vagina discharge. I am lacking that organ in me. LOL!