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The Dulong people possess unique botanical knowledge that they skillfully apply in their daily lives. Staple foods for the Dulong people include woody plants such as the solitary fishtail palm. The pith of its trunk is rich in starch, which can be extracted to make pancakes. Moreover, it is effective for treating diarrhea. Additionally, its roots, stems, and leaves are edible. The Chinese plantain serves both medicinal and culinary purposes. The Dulong people incorporate it into livestock fodder to expel parasites and aid digestion. Along the streamside shrubland, a plant known locally as "kanren" thrives. Its roots contain alkali, making it a traditional laundry detergent for the Dulong. Check this episode to learn more about Dulong people's botanical knowledge!
About Journeys in Nature: Timeless Valley Series
Dulongjiang, known as the "last uncharted land in Yunnan," is a deep valley on China's southwestern border between the Hengduan Mountains and the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. The place was once shrouded in mystery, until a highway connecting the valley to the outside world was fully opened in 2014. In this series, CGTN Nature takes you on a ride to unveil the incredible fauna and flora as well as the minority Dulong people who call this place home.
For more:
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 1: Access to valley with only one road
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 2: Forest dwellers' order of coexistence
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 3: The mountain villagers' wisdom
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 4: Using technology to understand Mishimi takins
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 5: How does it feel to wear a rainbow?
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 6: Dulong women's awe of nature
Timeless Valley Series Ep. 7: Dulong people's sacred cattle
(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew)
(If you have specific expertise and want to contribute, or if you have a topic of interest that you'd like to share with us, please email us at nature@cgtn.com.)
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