He County Edamame

He County Edamame

　　He County Edamame -- National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product of 2015

　　Edamame, also known as vegetable soybean, is a type of soybean crop specifically grown for its tender pods to be eaten fresh. Edamame is simply fresh soybeans still in their pods.

　　Edamame is an annual crop with thick, tough stems covered in fine hairs. Its pods are flat in shape and also have fine hairs, which is why it is called edamame. When fresh, the pods are a tender green color, fresh and lovely.

　　[Explanation of Name]: It can be eaten in early summer, but the pods are not yet fully plump. It can be cooked with oil, salt, Sichuan peppercorn, chili pepper, and wine, and served as a dish.

　　[Flavor and Nature]: Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and non-toxic.

　　[Efficacy and Indications]: It can dispel pathogenic factors, relieve pain, and reduce swelling. It can clear stomach heat, remove blood stasis, and counteract drug poisoning. Eating too much may cause spleen sluggishness. It is called edamame because its pods are covered with fine hairs.