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This article discusses a sticky grain called "da huang mi" (glutinous millet) from Northeast China, which comes in two varieties distinguished by their black or yellow husks. The black-husked variety is preferred and can be processed or husked. The article highlights a traditional remedy for burns: using the husked version, roasting it on a tiled surface over a fire, mixing with sesame oil, and applying it to burned skin. After drying, a small amount of sesame oil is reapplied to prevent inflammation and promote healing. This method has proven effective, and many people in the region are familiar with it.
Warm-hearted netizen (Username: Starry Wish ☆ QQ: 1481582513): Hello, Teacher Hu. In our northeastern region, there is a type of grain called “da huang mi” (glutinous millet), which is sticky. It comes in two varieties, distinguished by their husks: one with black husks and the other with yellow husks. The black-husked variety is preferred, and it’s even better if it’s processed and husked. When my daughter suffered a burn, we used the husked version because it was just harvested in the countryside and hadn’t been processed yet. We roasted the millet on a tile over a fire until it turned charred, then mixed the charred millet with sesame oil and applied it to the burned skin. Once the mixture dried, we reapplied a bit of sesame oil to the affected area. This method prevented inflammation, and within a few days, the burn dried up and healed. This folk remedy is truly effective, and many people in our area are familiar with it. Contributor: Teacher Zhuang Hua.
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