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How many seeds and fruits did Zhang Qian bring back?
Zhang Qian went to the Western Ocean in the Western Han Dynasty and introduced Dawan grape varieties. Grape cultivation in the Central Plains began to expand, wine brewing began to appear, and the culture related to grapes and wine began to develop.
2. Spinach
Spinach was cultivated by Persians 2000 years ago, also called Persian grass, and was brought to China by Nepalese in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, China said that the origin of spinach was the country of spinach in the western regions, which is why spinach was called "spinach dish", which was later simplified as "spinach".
3.pomegranate
Pomegranate originated in Persia (present-day Iran) and was introduced to China in the second century BC. It is also because of the food brought back by Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions.
4. alfalfa
Alfalfa is a kind of food introduced from the western regions in the Western Han Dynasty, which is rich in nutritional value. Alfalfa contains vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B, etc. Has the effects of clearing spleen and stomach and benefiting large intestine.
5. Cucumber
Cucumber was introduced as early as Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions in Han Dynasty. Cucumber is rich in nutrients, including protein, sugar, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, nicotinic acid, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
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