In the vast rural land, there are all kinds of plants, some of them are slim, some are low, some are flourishing, and some are sparse. However, among these plants, there is a plant called "Pigweed", which has a unique magic.
Pig grass, also known as pig paste berry, tiger paste, dog paste, goldenrod pig, chicken foot grass, yellow artemisia, yellow mulberry, yellow willow, is a common Chinese herbal medicine plant. It is distributed in most parts of China, commonly found in hillside grass, roadside, field edge and other places, with rheumatism, muscles and bones, detoxification, blood circulation and stasis and other effects, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine clinical **.
Pigweed is known for its miraculous healing properties. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, it can be used for rheumatism and paralysis, waist and knee soreness, hemiplegia, hypertension, malaria, carbuncle and other diseases. Especially in terms of rheumatic diseases, Pigweed has a unique curative effect, so it is listed as one of the "Eight Flavor Pills" for rheumatism in traditional Chinese medicine.
In addition to its medicinal value, it also has a certain ornamental value. In autumn, its flower spikes are like golden wheat waves, which is very beautiful;In the spring, it is a scene full of greenery. Therefore, in some areas of the park and green belt, it is also common to see the figure of the pigweed.
However, despite all the magic of the weedwood, it is still a relatively foreign plant to many people. So, let's take a closer look at the morphological characteristics, growth environment and maintenance methods of the weed.
1. Morphological characteristics.
It is an annual herbaceous plant that can reach up to 15 meters. Its stems are erect, cylindrical, and have fine longitudinal stripes on the surface;The leaves are opposite, ovate or ovate-lanceolate;The flowers are conical inflorescences with yellow petalsThe fruit is elliptic, obovate or nearly spherical.
2. Growth environment.
Pigweed prefers to grow in sunny, well-drained, loose soils. It is hardy, drought-tolerant, barren-tolerant, and adaptable. In the wild, it usually grows in hillside grass, roadside, field edges, etc.
3. Maintenance methods.
For home-grown weeds, it is necessary to choose a well-lit and well-ventilated environment for maintenance. When it comes to watering, keep the soil moist, but not over-wet. In terms of fertilization, organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied appropriately, but not excessively. In addition, in terms of pruning, it is also necessary to pay attention to proper pruning and leaf pruning to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant.
In conclusion, it is a plant with unique medicinal and ornamental value. It is not only widely used in the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, but also a beautiful scenery in nature. For friends who like plants, you might as well try to plant some dilute grass to make it bring more surprises and health to our lives.