perennial herb; leaves used medicinally
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a perennial herbaceous plant; Chinese mugwort relative
Refers specifically to the plant species Artemisia selengensis, commonly found in wetlands of China. Its young leaves are edible and used in traditional cuisine, especially in Jiangnan region.
Spring is the best season to eat louhao.
The leaves of this type of louhao can be used as medicine.
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The young stems and leaves of louhao are stir-fried and have a special fresh fragrance.
noun
substitute for mugwort (leaves used in moxibustion)
The dried leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for mugwort (Artemisia argyi) in traditional Chinese medical practices like moxibustion, though this is less common than its culinary use.
When local people cannot find mugwort, they sometimes use louhao as a substitute.
The leaves of this type of louhao are slightly smaller than mugwort leaves.