On the third day of the third lunar month, shepherd's purse is as good as a magic elixir.

As the saying goes, "On the third day of the third lunar month, shepherd's purse is better than a magic pill." Although it's just a small wild vegetable, shepherd's purse is highly nutritious. It not only tastes delicious but is also rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, making it a truly natural and green food.

1. Shepherd's purse contains shepherd's acid, which can shorten blood clotting time and has a rapid hemostatic effect.

2. The acetylcholine, sitosterol, and quaternary ammonium compounds in shepherd's purse can help treat high blood pressure and lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and liver.

Shepherd's Pork Tripe Rolls

3. The rutosin contained in shepherd's purse can enhance the body's vitamin C content, prevent chilblains, and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

4. The large amount of vitamin C in shepherd's purse can prevent the formation of carcinogens in the digestive system and has the effect of preventing stomach and esophageal cancer.

5. The large amount of crude fiber in shepherd's purse can promote the body's excretory function, boost metabolism, aid in weight loss, and help prevent diseases such as diabetes.

Shepherd's Omelet Pancake

6. The carotene in shepherd's purse has the effect of improving eyesight and can effectively treat xerophthalmia and night blindness.

How to Preserve Shepherd's Purse

Every spring, the countryside is filled with shepherd's purse. But once the season is over, it's difficult to taste fresh shepherd's purse again. Don't worry, I have a clever trick. The method of preserving shepherd's purse allows you to enjoy delicious shepherd's purse dumplings even in the cold winter months.

1. After harvesting, remove the yellow leaves and debris from the shepherd's purse, trim off the roots with scissors, and rinse and soak repeatedly in clean water;

Shepherd's Purse Buns

2. Add a large pot of water to a pot, bring it to a boil, blanch the shepherd's purse until it turns a darker green, then remove it;

3. After blanching, rinse the shepherd's purse in cold water, gently squeeze out the excess water;

Deep-Fried Shepherd's Purse Balls

4. Portion into freezer bags, place in the freezer to freeze quickly, and take out as needed.