The countryside is rich in plant resources and is like a treasure trove waiting to be explored. There are a variety of plants growing in this vast land, and one of them is a plant called kidney tea, which is very valuable. Although many people are not very familiar with kidney tea, it has extraordinary benefits. Kidney tea, also known as cat's whisker or fossil grass, is named cat's whisker because its flower shape resembles a cat's whiskers. This plant belongs to the genus Kidney Tea in the Lamiaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its stems are erect and quadrangular in shape and can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. The leaves are ovate, grayish-green on the back, and papery in texture. May to October is the flowering and fruiting period of kidney tea, and the flowers are white or purple. At present, kidney tea is mainly distributed in southern China, especially in the Liangguang region and Yunnan. It prefers to grow in warm and humid environments, such as rivers or warm valleys, etc. Next, I will introduce you to the three major functions of kidney tea, as well as their deep meaning.
Farmers must understand the three major functions of kidney tea, because they have an important impact on our lives.
1. The drinking effect of kidney tea
Kidney tea is very famous in the Yunnan region, and people will pick the whole grass in the summer and dry it to make tea and drink. Kidney tea has a long history among the Dai ethnic minority, dating back more than 2,000 years. It is recorded in the Dai medical code "Jie Haya" that kidney tea is known as the "holy grass and holy tea" of the local royal family, and only the emperor's relatives can use it. According to legend, the elderly who drank kidney tea for a long time were still healthy and strong, and even "had a child at eighty". Women look ageless after drinking, and their faces are like peach blossoms. Therefore, kidney tea is also known as "immortal grass, peach blossom tea", which shows that its effect is extraordinary.
2. The ornamental value of kidney tea
Kidney tea is a plant with great ornamental value and is evergreen in all seasons. It is very beautiful when it blooms in the summer and has a strong aroma. Therefore, many people make kidney tea into potted plants and enjoy them at home or in the garden. It can be used both for landscaping and for emergency use.
3. The medicinal value of kidney tea
The whole herb of kidney tea can be used as a medicinal herb, and it is an herbaceous plant with the same origin as medicine and food. In addition to being able to make tea and drink, it also has high medicinal value such as clearing heat and detoxifying, tonifying the kidney and strengthening essence, diuretic and stone excretion. According to legend, when Shennong tasted herbs, he encountered 72 kinds of poisonous herbs, and used kidney tea to detoxify. In the "Compendium of Materia Medica", Li Shizhen made a detailed record of the efficacy of kidney tea, calling it "immortal grass", which can replenish the five organs, stabilize the spirit, reconcile the essence, ** heart palpitations, eliminate evil qi, brighten the eyes, and enhance intelligence. Long-term use can prolong life. In rural areas, when farmer friends encounter gallstones or urethral stones, the elders who know about this plant will go to the wild to find kidney tea to boil water to drink. Therefore, kidney tea is also known as fossil grass because of its good effect on stones.
Kidney tea is a valuable plant resource, and we should cherish it. Nowadays, the number of wild kidney tea is decreasing, therefore, we need to recognize the importance of kidney tea and take measures to protect it.
1. Strengthen the planting and reproduction of kidney tea
In order to protect kidney tea, we can pick it when we find it in the wild and grow it at home. Understand its growth conditions and reproduction methods, so that it can grow and reproduce well in an artificial environment. This can not only meet our own use needs, but also reduce the pressure of collection in the field.
2. Planting kidney tea reminds people to protect plant resources
Growing kidney tea in courtyards or public areas can draw attention to the protection of plant resources. By observing and understanding the growth process of kidney tea, people can better recognize and realize the importance of protecting plants.
3. Advocate scientific and reasonable picking
For those who still collect kidney tea from the wild, we should advocate a scientific and reasonable way of picking. Avoid over-harvesting, leaving enough plants for natural propagation and keeping the population of kidney tea stable.
As a magical plant, kidney tea not only has important value in making tea, ornamental and medicinal use, but also carries people's attention and protection of plant resources. We should recognize the special function and significance of kidney tea and take measures to protect and propagate this precious plant. Only in this way can we continue to enjoy the benefits of kidney tea and pass on this precious resource to the next generation.
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