The medicinal value and planting method of the folk Chinese herb Bupleurum chinensis
Bupleurum is a common Chinese herb with a wide range of medicinal properties. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Bupleurum is believed to have the effects of soothing the liver and relieving depression, reconciling the surface and the inside, and lifting yang qi, and is often used for cold, fever, headache, hypochondriac pain, menstrual irregularities and other symptoms. Modern medical research has also shown that Bupleurum has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other effects, and has an auxiliary effect on a variety of diseases.
1. Medicinal value.
Liver soothing and depressing: Bupleurum has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, and can be used for symptoms such as chest and flank swelling and pain, irritability and irritability caused by liver qi stagnation.
Reconciliation of the surface and the inside: Bupleurum has the effect of reconciling the surface and the inside, and can be used for symptoms such as fever, chills, abdominal distension and other symptoms caused by external wind chill or internal injury and food accumulation.
Lifting Yang Qi: Bupleurum has the effect of lifting Yang Qi, which can be used for symptoms such as anal prolapse and uterine prolapse caused by qi deficiency and sagging.
2. Planting method.
Land selection: Choose well-drained, fertile and loose soil as the planting site, deep ploughing, and apply foot fertilizer.
Sowing: Choose healthy seeds and sow them in the spring or fall. Soak the seeds in warm water before sowing to promote germination.
Field management: weeding, watering and fertilization should be done in time after the emergence of seedlings. During the growth process, it is necessary to pay attention to drainage and waterlogging to avoid root rot.
Harvesting and processing: Bupleurum can be harvested after 2-3 years of growth. Choose a sunny day for harvesting, dig out the roots, remove soil and impurities, and dry them in the sun.
In conclusion, Bupleurum is a medicinal plant with a wide range of applications, and its medicinal value is widely recognized. Through scientific planting methods, the yield and quality of Bupleurum can be effectively improved, and contribute to the development of traditional Chinese medicine.