Four treasures of Mount Tai (four famous medicines)
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb, Siwei Ginseng Radix Arnebiae and Polygonatum sibiricum are also called "Four Famous Drugs of Mount Tai". Polygonum multiflorum Thunb is the first of the four famous drugs, which has the peculiar effect of turning silver hair into black hair. Four leaf ginseng is more effective than other ginseng; Arnebia euchroma, "A dime into boiling water is as fresh as magenta"; The ancient people of Polygonatum called it "immortal food", which is a panacea for prolonging life.
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
Taishan Mountain is the first medicine. Most of them are born in stone crevices on hillsides or in moist areas with fertile soil and under trees. Plant height 1 ~ 2m, creeping, slender stems, green or purple. May-June is the flowering period, and August-September is the fruit period. The root block is spherical, the skin is yellow-brown, hard and as heavy as stone. As a medicine, tuberous root has the effects of nourishing blood, benefiting liver, strengthening kidney, strengthening tendons and bones, and blackening hair. It is a nourishing medicine. Taishan Polygonum multiflorum Thunb has better curative effect than similar products.
【 Four-leaf Ginseng of Taishan Mountain 】
Also known as goat milk and Taishan ginseng, it is one of the famous Taishan medicines. Born in crevices, wet gullies and tree-lined slopes deep in Mount Tai. The vine is long 1 m, the flowers are solitary in the branches or axils of leaves, and the four leaves are opposite, so it is named four-leaf ginseng. Roots as big as carrots, rough skin and dark yellow, have the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, and strengthening and nourishing. Soaking in white wine and drinking it often can relax muscles and promote blood circulation, strengthen the body and invigorate qi, and is known as the "treasure of Mount Tai".
[Polygonatum sibiricum]
One of the famous yams. It is a perennial herb of Liliaceae. Trees on stone walls, weeds and shady slopes. The stem is long and weak, the leaves are usually 5 rounds, linear and lanceolate, and the apex is curled. Flowering in summer, the flowers are white, bell-shaped and drooping. Berries are spherical and black when they are ripe. The rhizome is horizontal, fleshy and light yellow in color. The root tuber has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening lung, invigorating spleen and qi, relieving asthma and relieving cough.
[Lithospermum taishanense]
One of the famous yams. It is a perennial herb of Lithocarpaceae. Born in Daiyin jungle, the quantity is very small. Root medicine has the effects of promoting blood circulation, cooling blood, clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis and moistening intestines, and its curative effect is better than that of similar products.
Three beauties of Mount Tai (cabbage, tofu, water)
Most friends who have been to Tai 'an have heard the saying: "Tai 'an has three beauties, cabbage, tofu and water". Taian tofu is unique, white as jade, fresh and delicious, and has a unique flavor. No matter whether you go to a high-end restaurant or a street restaurant, you can taste the delicious Taian God tofu. "Bangzi rang in the street in the morning, and tofu was fragrant at night. "This is a landscape of Taian food culture. When traveling to Mount Tai, you must taste the low-priced but high-quality "Three Beauty of Mount Tai", especially the restaurants near the mountain spring on the way to climb the mountain.
[Chinese cabbage]
Yellow shoots and green shoots are authentic varieties, and the quality of yellow shoots is particularly good. Taishan cabbage produces less water when cooked, and it is easy to rot when cooked quickly. Vegetable soup is as white as milk and has a special taste. The product can be fried, stewed, steamed and vinegar, and has delicious taste, and has the effects of relaxing bowels, benefiting stomach, relieving vexation, relieving alcoholism, relieving lacquer poison and so on.
[Tofu]
Made of northern soybeans and gypsum, each catty of soybeans can produce 2 ~ 2.5 kilograms of tofu. Due to the high oxygen content and low hardness of Taishan water, the soybean milk protein milled with Taishan water is easy to solidify, which makes Taishan tofu have the characteristics of fine pulp, tender water, white as snow, sweet and elastic taste and no paste after long-term cooking.
Taishan water
Stored in Daidaoan area at the southern foot of Mount Tai. The water temperature is 37 ~ 40℃, and it contains trace elements such as strontium, metasilicic acid, low sodium, zinc, boron, manganese, iron, cobalt and nickel. The spring water is clear and pure, sweet and delicious, with suitable temperature and great development value. A deep well of more than 200 meters was built with an output of 60 cubic meters per hour.
Taishan tourism handicrafts and souvenirs
Taishan Arts and Crafts has a long history, exquisite craftsmanship and unique style. The main varieties are steles, rubbings of Han paintings, stone carvings, antique murals, Yanzishi Fossil fossil inkstones, tin carvings, feather paintings, silk stickers, paper paintings, silk prints, grass products, reed products, hand-painted eggs, gold and silver jewelry and so on.
[Yanzishi Fossil Fossil Manufacturing]
Yanzishi Fossil fossil, also known as bat stone, was named after its first discovery in Haolishan. It is one of the standard fossils in Middle Late Cambrian in East Asia, with a history of 500 million years. Mainly distributed in Dawenkou at the southern foot of Mount Tai and Zhuang Yan and Gaozhuang in Laiwu, it is one of the regions with the richest fossil reserves in Yanzishi Fossil in the world. Yanzishi Fossil fossil chips are mostly dark green and light green, with purple-brown in the middle; Insect fossils are pale yellow, protruding from the stone surface, generally 2 cm to 4 cm in size, with lifelike wings and feathers, resembling swallows and flying bats; The stone is delicate and deep as jade, and the sound of copper tapping and stroking is like congealing fat.
Yanzishi Fossil fossils were developed and utilized in the Ming Dynasty. The Yanzishi Fossil fossil inkstone made of Yanzishi Fossil fossils is moisture-proof and dry-resistant, easy to ink, and does not hurt the brush strokes, which is cherished by scholars of all dynasties. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty listed it as the first of many inkstones in Xiqing Yanpu. Yanzishi Fossil fossil town scale, pen container, pen container, vase, chest pendant, snuff bottle, etc. In recent years, products are exported to Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macao and other countries and regions.
[Taishan Moyu Stone Carving]
Mount Tai Moyu is a kind of black stone, which is a specialty of Mount Tai. It is a high-quality product with deep color and is a high-quality material for carving. Taishan Moyu series stone carving crafts "Taishan Scenic Area" carved by Tai 'an arts and crafts workers include pavilions, workshops, temples, pavilions, ding, stone beasts, antique seals and so on. It's a high-end tourist souvenir.
[stone tablet]
There are many famous monuments in the inscriptions on Mount Tai and Dai Temple. Taian produces more than a thousand kinds of inscriptions and calligraphy stickers of celebrity calligraphy in the past dynasties, which are beautifully carved and elegantly mounted, and sell well at home and abroad.
[Jiao Yu Landscape Stone]
Also known as axe chopping stone, it is produced in Jiaoyu and Huamawan in the suburbs. There are brown, gray and other colors, and the stone is thin and sharp. Used to make bonsai rockeries, it is easy to break materials and shape.
[rosewood inkstone]
Made of rosewood stone carving. Rosewood stone, also known as Muyu stone, is a purple-brown stone, which was formed in the Cambrian era 500 million years ago and belongs to a mixture of calcium and argillaceous. The mud contains a lot of ferrous oxide. After diagenesis and modern oxidation, medium and thin layers of purplish red and reddish brown wood-grained stones were formed. After longitudinal cutting and transverse cutting, it has a gorgeous pattern composed of uneven density and bright wood grain, which is elegant and unique. Rosewood inkstone is simple and natural, elegant and solemn, easy to ink, and does not damage the pen power. It is a good study, which has both appreciation and practical value.
Taishan Nvercha
Rich and clean, the tea color is crystal clear, green and delicate, crystal clear, with a mellow aftertaste, refreshing and long fragrance. It has a strong chestnut fragrance, can refresh the mind and soften blood vessels, and is known as "chestnut in tea". By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the emperor's meditation and worship of Mount Tai had become a royal product. Nowadays, it has become a fashionable gift for friends and relatives.
[hemp mat]
Hemp mat, also known as hemp mat, is a pure hemp fiber product pioneered by Taian in the 1990s. Elegant and natural in color, smooth and comfortable to the touch, simple and elegant in style, good in breathability, cool and comfortable in sweat absorption, mildewproof and sterilization, soft and folding-resistant, easy to store, strong and durable, and recognized as a national tourism product by the National Tourism Administration.
Other specialties of Mount Tai
[Taishan Walnut]
Also known as walnut, it has a cultivation history of thousands of years, and "chicken claw cotton" walnut is the best. Taishan Walnut has strong adaptability, oval shape, smooth surface, large and uniform size, thin skin and thick meat, and the kernel rate is over 40%. Taishan walnut kernel contains 60-70% fat, 15-20% protein, 10% carbohydrate, and other vitamins and minerals. It can be eaten directly, processed into edible oil or industrial oil, and used as medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses this product as the main medicine in combination with other drugs to treat lumbago due to kidney deficiency, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, asthma, constipation and weakness after illness. Regular consumption of this product can strengthen the brain, strengthen teeth, blacken hair and moisten intestines.
[Ganoderma Taishan]
Folk call ganoderma lucidum grass. Polyporaceae is a medicinal fungus. The shape is quite like colorful mushrooms, and the "mushroom cover" is irregular cloud-shaped, with ring lines and radial wrinkles interspersed between it; There are many bacterial tube holes under the cover; Pedicels are born laterally under the "cover" and shine like paint. Every summer, the temperature in Mount Tai is getting higher and higher, the relative humidity in the forest is gradually increasing, and the sunlight is scattered, which forms favorable conditions for the rapid growth of Ganoderma lucidum in Mount Tai. In late autumn, it can be picked by dead piles of oak and maple trees. The whole plant is used as medicine, which has the functions of treating deafness, benefiting joints, protecting spirit, benefiting essence and qi, strengthening bones and muscles, treating fatigue, nourishing and strengthening.
[Taishan Chestnut]
Also known as Li Ming, it is called "Mount Tai Li Gan" in Japan. Mainly produced in Mount Taishan and Culai Mountain, the varieties are Taishan thin shell, cocoon shed, red chestnut, no flower, Song Zaosheng and so on. The fruit is uniform in size, thin in shell, easy to peel off underwear, bright in color, delicate in meat quality, low in moisture, and sweet and delicious. It is an excellent nutritional and fitness tonic and can be eaten raw, cooked and fried. Sugar-fried chestnuts are a traditional dish in Mount Tai, and can also be processed into chestnut cakes and cakes.
【 Taishan Hawthorn Hawthorn 】
It has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. This variety has the advantages of early fruiting, high yield, strong adaptability, large, round or oblate fruit, bright red color, good flavor and storage resistance. Every 100 grams of hawthorn fruit contains 85 mg of calcium and 89 mg of vitamin C, and is also rich in iron, phosphorus, protein, fat, red pigment and pectin. Fresh food is sweet and sour, and can also be processed into hawthorn cake, hawthorn juice, canned hawthorn and so on. Fruit used as medicine is mainly used to treat dyspepsia, abdominal distension, hernia, blood stasis and amenorrhea. Mountain people often use hawthorn leaves instead of tea, which has a good effect on treating headache and dizziness, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, and preventing and treating coronary heart disease.
[Taishan Li Xiaobai]
Also known as Taishan Beauty Pear. Mainly produced in the northern foot of Mount Tai. This variety has the advantages of early maturity, regular fruit shape, beautiful color, thin skin and tender meat, sweet juice, malic acid, citric acid, glucose, fructose, carotene and various vitamins, and has the effects of clearing away heart fire, moistening lung, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, lowering blood pressure, clearing heat and calming the nerves.
Hongyuxing
Concentrated in Dahui Village, Liubu Town, Daiyin, commonly known as "Dahui Apricot", it has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. As a tribute in the early years, it was praised as the best apricot by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, so it was also called "Hanwu apricot". Hongyu apricot has large fruit, which can reach 150g at most. Its pulp and peel are orange-red, thick and thin, not sticky, sweet and sour, and rich in radish, riboflavin, vitamins, trace elements and amino acids. Its medicinal value is also high, especially almond, which is rich in phosphorus, high in calories and high in protein. It has the effects of nourishing brain, moistening lung, relieving cough and asthma, and is especially beneficial to growing children and people with weak constitution. Raw food is delicious, and it can also be made into preserved apricots and canned goods.
[Three Red Star Apples]
Produced in Sancha Forest Farm at the western end of Mount Tai. The area is about 800 meters above sea level, with fertile soil and abundant water resources. The annual rainfall is 912mm, the evaporation is 813mm, and the annual average temperature is 10.8℃. Located in the deep mountain and steep stream, it has large temperature difference between day and night, short sunshine time and unique natural environment. The imported red star apple noodles are purplish red, waxy, shiny, high hardness, storable, juicy, fragrant and delicious, and have a unique flavor.
[sedge]
One of Taishan's famous medicines. It is a perennial wild herb of Cyperaceae, which is rich in both sides of Wenhe River, hence the name. Cyperus sedge is large, purplish red, hard and magnetic, with black wheel stripes on its cross section and strong smell. The root of medicine has the functions of soothing the liver, regulating qi, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. The curative effect is better than that of common Cyperus tuber. Produced in Motianling, Culai Mountain, the tuber has 9 knots, which is called "Nine-knot Cyperus rotundus" and is the best among the best.
[carrageenan]
Also known as smallpox. Born between August and September, it is seasonal and difficult to find. Its height is 15cm, and the bottom is beige and white. The main branches are stout, and the top branches are irregular, shaped like antlers. Branchlets are blunt at the top, with 2 ~ 3 small teeth. Mushroom meat is white and solid inside. Every 500g fresh product contains protein12.9g, fat 0.55g, sugar 9.8g, crude fiber 0.9g, mineral element1.38g, vitamin b 1.7 1 mg and vitamin B21.40g.