East Ujimqin Hala Hai

East Ujimqin Hala Hai

　　Hala Hai is also known as nettle. It belongs to the Urticaceae family and is a perennial wild herbaceous plant. It sprouts in spring and withers in winter, bearing abundant fruit in autumn. Generally, it grows 50–150 cm tall, with upright stems, the whole plant being light green, either single-stemmed or with a few branches, having four edges, and densely covered with stinging hairs that cause intense pain upon contact. The stems and leaves of Hala Hai are rich in protein, multiple vitamins, carotene, and various trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, silicon, sulfur, calcium, sodium, cobalt, copper, and titanium.

The whole Hala Hai plant can be used medicinally. It has a bitter and pungent taste, warm nature, and mild toxicity. It is known for dispelling wind, calming convulsions, aiding digestion, and relieving constipation. It can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, postpartum convulsions, infantile convulsions, sequelae of polio, high blood pressure, indigestion, and constipation; when applied externally, it helps treat early-stage urticaria and snake bites.

Hala Hai is also edible. Its stems and leaves can be cooked and processed into a variety of dishes. These include cold salads, soups, grilled dishes, stews, and fillings. Regular consumption is believed to have brain-nourishing and blood-enriching effects. Boiling Hala Hai to make water for bathing can help treat arthritis.