Aiko - Aiko

Japanese: アイコ - あいこ
Aiko - Aiko

...The stinging hairs become soft and the acidity is removed by boiling. Miyama stinging nettle is also edible, and in the Tohoku region it is often called aiko and used. The stems of Miyama stinging nettle are tough and can be used to extract fiber.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Aiko" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…刺毛はゆでればやわらかくなり,酸もとれる。ミヤマイラクサも同様にして食用とされ,東北地方ではアイコと呼ばれてよく利用される。ミヤマイラクサの茎は丈夫で,繊維をとることがある。…

※「アイコ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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