Can the leaves of Artemisia selengensis (Chinese mugwort) actually be eaten? A detailed answer for you

I believe many people have probably eaten this vegetable, Artemisia selengensis. Generally, before cooking it, people remove its leaves and eat only its stems. Quite a few people have asked: can the leaves of Artemisia selengensis be eaten? How are they eaten?

Can the leaves of Artemisia selengensis be eaten?

The leaves of Artemisia selengensis can be eaten, though generally only the fresh, tender stems and leaves are eaten. Moreover, the volatile essential oil contained in the leaves of Artemisia selengensis has a rich aroma and, after eating, has a fairly good appetite-stimulating effect.

How are the leaves of Artemisia selengensis eaten?

1. Cold-dressed salad

Blanch the trimmed leaves of Artemisia selengensis in boiling water until cooked, then scoop them out and drain off the water, add salt, chili oil, sesame paste, sugar, vinegar and other seasonings and mix well; the specific seasoning can be adjusted according to your own taste.

2. Pancakes

Soak the leaves of Artemisia selengensis in salt water, wash them, chop them up, then add eggs, flour, salt and water and mix evenly, heat oil in a pan and make egg pancakes

3. Making tea

Wash the leaves of Artemisia selengensis, and after washing put them in the sun to dry thoroughly. Because of the strong fresh fragrance of the leaves of Artemisia selengensis, brewing them as tea is also quite good, and depending on your luck it can have an appetite-stimulating effect.

Besides the commonly eaten stems, the leaves of Artemisia selengensis also have effects such as improving immunity and promoting appetite, so from now on, don't throw away the leaves of Artemisia selengensis anymore.