Medicinal Korean Herb, 100% Natural Stachys affinis, Chinese Artichoke 초석잠 4oz

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[Medicinal Korean Herb] 100% Natural Stachys affinis, Chinese Artichoke/초석잠 Bulk Herb, 4oz / 113g
100% Pure and High Quality Medicinal Grade Herbs [ Imported from S.Korea ]
FREE from chemicals and pesticides. [ Shipping from US ]
Sold in resealable, Heat sealed Pouches. Instruction included.
Stachys affinis, a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Lamiaceae, has a wealth of health benefits that can be derived by including it in your diet.
Stachys affinis, commonly called crosne, chinese artichoke, japanese artichoke, knotroot, or artichoke betony, is originating from China.
Its rhizome is a root vegetable that can be eaten raw, pickled, dried or cooked.
Stachys affinis is a perennial herbaceous plant with red to purple flowers and reaches a height of 30 ~ 120 cm.
The green leaves are opposite arranged on the stem. The rough, nettle-like leaves can be ovate-cordate shaped with a width of 2.5 ~ 9.5 cm or ovate-oblong with a width of 1.5 ~ 3.5 cm.
The leaves are separated into a leaf blade and a petiole. The petiole has a length of 1 ~ 2 cm and becomes shorter towards the stem apex.
Similar to the potato, S. affinis grows rhyzomes which are approximately 8 cm long and 2 cm thick.
The tubers have a crunchy texture and a sweet, nutty flavour.
They can be eaten raw, pickled, dried or cooked.
A wide range of uses for this vegetable leads to various dishes in many countries’ kitchen.
They can be prepared similarly to Jerusalem artichokes. The leaves can be dried and made into a tea.
In Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the S. affinis is primarily pickled.
In particular, its tuber is a part of Osechi,cooked for celebrating Japanese New Year.
Dyed red by leaves of red shiso after being pickled, it is called chorogi.
In Korea it is called choseokjam (초석잠).
In French cuisine, its cooked tuber is often served alongside dishes named japonaise or Japanese-styled.
-Tea brewing method -
1. Rinse the herbs with cold running water then soak it for 30min.
2. Water : Herbs ( 2liters : 30g )
3. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30min ~ 2hr or more. ( Dried Roots, Seeds or Fruits : 1hr - 2hr / Loose leaves : 10min-30min )
Enjoy!!
**Keep refrigerated and drink the tea hot or cold