Space Food Storage: Daily Travel

After breakfast, the two groups of people from the Liu family courtyard went up the mountain together, taking some easy-to-carry steamed buns and water bags filled with boiling water.

Doctor Liu and his apprentice Liu Yuhan were going to the mountains to identify and collect herbs, while Liu Shinan, Liu Zhiyi, Huo Dong, and Liu Hong were going to the mountains to hunt.

As for the rest, Liu Zhiyuan and his son Liu Zhijian had to wait for the village head to come and resolve the matter of arson or compensation.

If you want to live here for a long time, you must warn the enemy to avoid similar troubles in the future.

Grandma Liu and Grandma Qin kept Liu Zhi and Liu Qing at bay and stopped them from leaving the house. The other women, including Grandma Liu and Grandma Qin, cleaned up the house, planted some vegetables, and went with Madam Liu to weed and monitor the water in the nearby fertile fields.

At the beginning, the village chief allocated two acres of good land to their family, and they reclaimed three acres of wasteland at home, planting a total of five acres of rice. Even if they only planted ten days a year, they did not have to pay taxes, and it was basically enough for their family to eat for a year.

The fertile land in the village is all in a basin. The soil is fertile and water is easily accessible. As long as pests are managed well and there are no natural disasters or floods, the rice harvest will be good.

Liu Yuhan covered his face, tied up his trouser legs, tightened his collar, took out two pairs of cotton gloves and two small hoes for planting flowers from the space, and gave one to his master.

The mountains were covered in lush greenery, thickets of trees, grass, and wildflowers. Many unknown birds were also heard, creating a scene of birdsong and flowers. The sun was out, and the air was neither too hot nor too cold, a very comfortable atmosphere.

They found a lot of Panax notoginseng! Panax notoginseng is truly the "magic herb of the south."

Panax notoginseng is recorded in Compendium of Materia Medica.

The most praised southern ginseng today is none other than the five-fingered ginseng, and the southern magic herb mentioned by the ancients clearly refers to Panax notoginseng.

Panax notoginseng is also a perennial herb of the genus Panax, so it looks somewhat similar to ginseng. Just from the appearance and temperament, it is easy to make people think that Panax notoginseng and ginseng have a little "relative relationship".

Panax notoginseng grows only 60 centimeters tall, with dark green stems and finger-like compound leaves. Its most eye-catching fruit is its red, oblate, kidney-shaped fruit. Like ginseng, Panax notoginseng's value lies in its roots. Li Shizhen highly praised Panax notoginseng, calling it the "divine grass of the south" and "incomparable to gold."

Panax notoginseng is used to treat hemoptysis, hematemesis, epistaxis, bloody stool, metrorrhagia, bleeding from trauma, stabbing pain in the chest and abdomen, and swelling and pain from falls. Raw Panax notoginseng is mainly used to disperse blood stasis and stop bleeding, while cooked Panax notoginseng is mainly used to replenish blood and qi.

Liu Yuhan threw all the Panax notoginseng he had dug into the space.

After picking Panax notoginseng, I went to pick Solanum nigrum. Solanum nigrum has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, activating blood circulation and reducing swelling. It has a good effect on chronic bronchitis, acute nephritis, skin eczema, dysuria, excessive leucorrhea and prostatitis.

The master and apprentice also picked Xanthium sibiricum, Purslane, Plantain, Houttuynia cordata, Ulanqab, Bidens pilosa, and Pine Antler.

Xanthium sibiricum is poisonous and can usually be seen on the roadside. It can be used in medicine, mainly to treat colds, dizziness, red eyes, wind-heat paralysis, itchy skin, hemorrhoids, etc.

Purslane, also known as longevity vegetable, generally grows near water bodies. It is thick, juicy, and hairless. It is a dual-purpose plant for food and medicine. The whole plant is used medicinally to clear heat and dampness, detoxify and reduce swelling, reduce inflammation, quench thirst, and is a diuretic. The seeds improve eyesight.

Plantain is a common grass that girls like to use to make shuttlecocks for kicking. Plantain has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, dissipating dampness and stopping diarrhea, improving eyesight and removing phlegm.

Houttuynia cordata, also known as Houttuynia cordata, is named for its strong fishy smell. It is edible and delicious as a salad, a favorite among the people of Guizhou and Sichuan. Houttuynia cordata clears heat, detoxifies, and promotes diuresis. It can treat edema caused by nephritis, mastitis, and otitis media.

Wupao, the fruit of the Wupao plant is identical to the Huangpao plant, differing only in color. Both are edible and were a staple childhood snack. Its leaves and tender tips, taken with brown sugar, are highly effective in treating hepatic diarrhea without side effects.

Malan, also known as Malantou and Malanju, can clear away heat and detoxify, dissipate heat and remove blood stasis, and promote dampness, eliminate dampness, and eliminate accumulation. It is effective for colds, fever, coughs, acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, infectious hepatitis, etc.

Bidens pilosa, also known as Bidens pilosa, was a popular prank for friends in childhood. Once it got stuck in your body, it was hard to remove. Its leaves, when tender, can be eaten as a wild vegetable. They taste pretty good and are effective in lowering transaminase and relieving liver heat.

Cistanche deserticola can relieve fatigue, strengthen the body, lower blood sugar, blood lipids and blood pressure, and protect cardiovascular health. Cistanche deserticola seeds can be used to treat tuberculosis and pneumonia, and also help to replenish blood and nourish the lungs.

Liu Yuhan followed his master, picking what he could, digging what he could, and throwing it into the space when his master was not paying attention.

Another common herb on the mountain is honeysuckle, which has many functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying, antiviral, and anti-allergic. It is often used to treat symptoms such as colds, fever, pharyngitis, and bronchitis.

Poria cocos is a herb that nourishes the spleen and kidneys, promotes diuresis, and reduces swelling. It can be used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, edema, indigestion, and urinary tract infections. It can even be used to regulate mood and relieve emotional instability.

In addition, there are common mountain herbs such as Xanthium sibiricum, lotus leaves, and Gentiana scabra, each of which has wonderful effects.

While teaching her to identify herbs, the master explained to her the characteristics of the herbs, the techniques for digging herbs, the parts of the body where the herbs should be used, and precautions.

Liu Yuhan silently memorized it in his heart. When he returned, he took the medicine he had dug up, repeated it to his master, and wrote it down with a pen.

They walked further and further, and by noon they were already halfway up the mountain.

"This mountain is rich in medicinal herbs, and few people have probably dug them. It's a treasure trove. We should stay here for a few days and explore the area. You must identify them carefully and take notes when you return. If the herbs are easy to handle, I will also teach you how to brew them."

"Okay, Master. I will definitely learn and remember this carefully. Master, please eat something and drink some water first."

Liu Yuhan handed the steamed buns to the master with both hands, gave him a water bag, and secretly took out some unwrapped dried meat from the space for him to eat.

"Hmm, although this dried meat is a bit hard, it tastes very good when eaten with steamed buns. Good disciple, make more for Master next time."

"Okay Master."

Liu Yuhan answered while thinking that beef was hard to find in ancient times. Cows could not be slaughtered casually unless they were dying of illness. If beef jerky could not be made, pork jerky or other dried meats could be made first.

"After eating, let's head north. Huo said they are hunting over there. Let's see if we can run into them."

"Okay, Master. Please walk slower and I'll carry the backpack."

"Okay, go slow yourself down, we're not in a hurry."

The master and the disciple walked slowly towards the mountain in the north.