茴香,一种对烹饪和健康有益的植物

 茴香,一种对烹饪和健康有益的植物

Charles Cook

茴香 ( 茴香树 古埃及人、阿拉伯人、希腊人和罗马人已经知道这种植物,他们不仅将其用于烹饪,还将其用于药用。 古代医生和植物学家如希波克拉底和迪奥斯科里德都提到过这种植物,中世纪时在修道院和教堂的花园里种植这种植物,以清新空气和改善生活。防止邪眼和巫术。

在古巴,茴香至今仍被用于 "Santeria "的入会仪式。 在夏至庆祝活动中,腓尼基人将一盆盆茴香放在阿多尼斯神像周围以祈求降雨。 古希腊的运动员吃茴香籽以保持健康和控制体重。 他们在大斋节禁食期间咀嚼茴香以抵御饥饿,现在也是这样。

希腊人和波斯人之间著名的马拉松战役(公元前490年)就发生在一片茴香地里,因为人们相信茴香能给战士带来勇气。

描述

茴香,英语为fennel,意大利语为finnochio,是伞形科一年生植物,叶子很大,像一种羽绒服一样参差不齐。中空的直立茎上有蓝色条纹,可以达到约70厘米。

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它很容易识别,但有时会与莳萝混淆 ( Aneto graveolens )也被称为私生子茴香和英语中的莳萝,它有白色的外壳,有非常强烈的辛辣和苦涩的气味。有几个品种的茴香都有类似的特性和成分。 甜食 ),其球状多汁的根在意大利菜中被广泛使用和欣赏。 该品种( Carum carvi )被称为胡荽或cherivia,英国人认为是胡荽,在面包团和蛋糕中很受欢迎,味道略微有点辣。 茴香属植物 小茴香(Cumin),英语中的八角。 铝箔(Cuminum cyminum )也来自同一家族。

它们从5月或6月开始开花,在8月和9月可以收集种子,最好的时间是在早上,这时伞状花序掉落得最少。 它们应该在阴凉处晒干,种子是这些植物使用最多的部分,但叶子、茎和根也可以使用。

栖息地

在葡萄牙,它自发地生长在荒地和干燥的山上,特别是在该国的北部和中部。

组成部分

树脂、氯化物、精油、茴香孔(负责产生强烈的香气)、甲基、茴香、黄酮类化合物(包括芦丁)、维生素、矿物质(钙和钾)。

财产

它主要用于治疗消化道问题,如胀气、腹痛、消化困难、口臭、肠道内陷,中和肉类中的毒素,帮助消化脂肪含量高的鱼类菜肴,呕吐、晨吐、腹泻和痔疮。

对治疗婴儿肠绞痛非常有用,它具有解痉和抗菌作用,可缓解经痛并刺激母乳的生产。 它还可用于敷贴,以缓解疲劳、肿胀和结膜炎的眼睛,它是一种良好的祛痰剂,有助于防治某些类型的哮喘、咳嗽、腹泻和声音嘶哑,它是一种利尿剂,可用于治疗膀胱结石和动脉炎。

烹饪

最后切碎的叶子可以添加到沙拉、鱼或肥肉菜肴、汤、酱汁中,但它的味道与芫荽或其他芳香剂不相配,不应该与它们混合。 种子可以用于白菜菜肴,因为它们可以改善其味道并帮助消化。 它们可以添加到黄油奶酪或黄油中。 还广泛用于制造面包和在糖果和利口酒中,它被添加到麝香葡萄酒中,使其更具风味。

化妆品

生产有助于防治牙龈问题的牙膏、肥皂和洗发水。

花园

该品种( Anedrum graveolens ),或称莳萝,与卷心菜生长良好,可促进其生长并防止虫害。 它也是莴苣、洋葱和黄瓜的良好伴侣,特别是如果土地以前是甜菜。 它不是胡萝卜的良好伴侣,因为它抑制其生长。 八角( 茴香属植物 当与芫荽交错种植时,植物生长旺盛,并形成美丽的头部,深受蜜蜂的青睐。

奇闻趣事

蛇在换皮期间用茴香擦身,使其不透明的乳白色眼睛重新变得明亮。

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Charles Cook

Charles Cook is a passionate horticulturist, blogger, and avid plant lover, dedicated to sharing his knowledge and love for gardens, plants, and decoration. With over two decades of experience in the field, Charles has honed his expertise and turned his passion into a career.Growing up on a farm, surrounded by lush greenery, Charles developed a deep appreciation for nature's beauty from an early age. He would spend hours exploring the vast fields and tending to various plants, nurturing a love for gardening that would follow him throughout his life.After graduating with a degree in horticulture from a prestigious university, Charles embarked on his professional journey, working in various botanical gardens and nurseries. This invaluable hands-on experience allowed him to gain a deep understanding of different plant species, their unique requirements, and the art of landscape design.Recognizing the power of online platforms, Charles decided to start his blog, offering a virtual space for fellow garden enthusiasts to gather, learn, and find inspiration. His engaging and informative blog, filled with captivating videos, helpful tips, and the latest news, has garnered a loyal following from gardeners of all levels.Charles believes that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living, breathing sanctuary that can bring joy, tranquility, and connection to nature. Heendeavors to unravel the secrets of successful gardening, providing practical advice on plant care, design principles, and innovative decoration ideas.Beyond his blog, Charles frequently collaborates with gardening professionals, participates in workshops and conferences, and even contributes articles to prominent gardening publications. His passion for gardens and plants knows no bounds, and he tirelessly seeks to expand his knowledge, always striving to bring fresh and exciting content to his readers.Through his blog, Charles aims to inspire and encourage others to unlock their own green thumbs, believing that anyone can create a beautiful, thriving garden with the right guidance and a sprinkle of creativity. His warm and genuine writing style, coupled with his wealth of expertise, ensures that readers will be enthralled and empowered to embark on their own garden adventures.When Charles isn't busy tending to his own garden or sharing his expertise online, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens around the world, capturing the beauty of flora through his camera lens. With a deep-rooted commitment to nature conservation, he actively advocates for sustainable gardening practices, cultivating an appreciation for the fragile ecosystem we inhabit.Charles Cook, a true plant aficionado, invites you to join him on a journey of discovery, as he opens the doors to the captivatingworld of gardens, plants, and decoration through his captivating blog and enchanting videos.