Sheng Jiang, Ginger, Fresh

Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger grows in tropical climates,

it is quit prolific and almost resembles a grass

used all over the world in food

it is champion of culinary herbology

woman harvesting:

from different regions:

whole plant

in greenhouse

How to grow your own:

http://akitchengardeninkiheimaui.blogspot.com/2010/08/growing-awapuhi-pake-culinary-ginger.html

Shi Gao, Rock Gypsum

Shi Gao

This cooling rock dust is collected from caves like this abandoned one:

Used in Construction Plasters and Soil amendments, this is heavily sought after substance

Seaweeds, Hai Zao and others

Many seaweeds are used: 

Hai Zao, sargassum is one

They grow in salt ocean water, high in minerals and lubricating agents

here are some being collected in the Philippines:

drying

this looks like sargassum 

Pu Huang, Cattail Bullrush

Pu Huang, Cattail

Grows in wet area, know to filter water, nutritious edible plant:

Root & Pollen

Ladies harvesting pu haung, looks cultivated

check out this blog on the usability of the pollen:

http://hungerandthirstforlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/wild-about-cattail-pollen.html

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