Poaceae medicinal

Zizania latifolia

Zizania latifolia

T Traditional Use
Translation pending — reference in English below.

Zizania latifolia, known as Manchurian wild rice, is the only member of the wild rice genus Zizania native to Asia. It is used as a food plant. Both the stem and grain are edible. Gathered in the wild, Manchurian wild rice was an important grain in ancient China. A wetland plant, Manchurian wild rice is now very rare in the wild, and its use as a grain has completely disappeared in Asia, though it continues to be cultivated for its stems. A measure of its former popularity is that the surname Jiǎng, one of the most common in China, derives from this crop.

Usos culinarios

Zizania latifolia, known as Manchurian wild rice, is the only member of the wild rice genus Zizania native to Asia. It is used as a food plant. Both the stem and grain are edible. Gathered in the wild, Manchurian wild rice was an important grain in ancient China. A wetland plant, Manchurian wild rice is now very rare in the wild, and its use as a grain has completely disappeared in Asia, though it continues to be cultivated for its stems. A measure of its former popularity is that the surname Jiǎng, one of the most common in China, derives from this crop.

Usos medicinales

Not medical advice

Authoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

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