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The Riverside Parks in the Twin Cities have become a precious gathering place for medicinal herbs. Recently, someone was seen harvesting the expensive "King of Herbs," a herb whose market price can reach between one thousand to four thousand NT dollars per pound. The herb has anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, and detoxifying effects, but experts warn of the risk of misidentification and accidental ingestion during collection. Netizens shared their harvesting process, stating that the herb is suitable for consumption or medicinal use, but it has a cooling nature and should be consumed in moderation, ideally under the guidance of an expert.

The riverside parks in the Twin Cities surprisingly contain precious herbs! Recently, many people have been spotted in the riverside parks gathering herbs, and it turns out they are harvesting a type of herb known as "草王" (Cǎo Wáng), or the "King of Herbs." This herb is priced over a thousand dollars per pound in the market, especially rare during the summer season, with prices even reaching up to 4000 dollars per pound. Experts indicate that 一葉草 (Yī Yè Cǎo) has anti-inflammatory and swelling-reducing properties, but caution is advised during the collection of herbs to avoid misidentification or accidental ingestion.

一葉草 is considered the legendary "King of Herbs" with the ability to treat multiple ailments, with a price range per pound from 1000 to 4000 dollars. A netizen from Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, recently saw a woman squatting on the grass while jogging at the riverside park. After inquiring, he discovered that she was collecting the fabled 一葉草. This type of herb is quite expensive at herb stores, particularly because it’s scarce during the summer breeding season, leading to a price spike.

The woman collecting the herbs stated that she was not harvesting 一葉草 for profit, but rather treating it as exercise. Since 一葉草 is hidden within vast grasslands, it is not easy to find; gathering as much as 1 tael (1 pound = 16 taels) in one day is already quite commendable. She plans to take the gathered herbs home to use in cooking chicken soup and boiling eggs.

The benefits of 一葉草 include clearing heat, reducing inflammation, and detoxifying; it can be used in scrambled eggs, soups, or for brewing alcohol. This news has sparked lively discussions among netizens, with some commenting, "No wonder I often see people gathering herbs" and "In the past, there were always a bunch of people collecting them during flood relief." In fact, the Taipei City Government's Department of Public Works has also indicated that 一葉草 can be found in the grass at the Neihu Sports Park. This herb is non-toxic, can be consumed internally, and used in cooking, as well as possessing multiple benefits such as clearing heat, reducing inflammation, detoxifying, and lowering fever.

Experts point out that 一葉草 is scientifically known as 玫瑰草 (Méi Guī Cǎo), 一枝箭 (Yī Zhī Jiàn), 單葉草 (Dān Yè Cǎo), or 金劍草 (Jīn Jiàn Cǎo), and it typically grows in flatlands, by fields, or in moist grassy areas. Each plant only produces one leaf and is non-toxic; it can be consumed raw or cooked after washing. It can be used in soups, scrambled eggs, or even dried to brew alcohol, but caution is advised as 一葉草 has a cold nature, so excessive consumption should be avoided.

Doctors emphasize that although 一葉草 is widely used in folk medicine, many people have insufficient knowledge about the dosage of such medicinal plants, which can lead to side effects like diarrhea from excessive intake. Therefore, it is recommended to seek professional advice before use. Additionally, there have been cases of people mistakenly consuming visually similar herbs, resulting in liver damage, so for safety reasons, experts do not encourage the public to collect wild vegetables or herbs casually.

As for the citizens gathering 一葉草 on high sandy grounds, relevant departments have stated that as long as it does not affect the local landscape and environment, it will not be prohibited, and the public is encouraged to engage with the high sandy areas and enjoy nature.