Yangquehua, also known as Jinquehua, is the flower of the plant Jinjier. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine and has high medicinal value. It is also rich in nutrients. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Yangquehua together!
【Efficacy and Functions of Yangquehua】
Yangquehua, also known as Jinquehua, is a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It can be used to treat cough and pediatric indigestion. This plant is non-toxic and can also be used as a food ingredient.
Yangquehua has high nutritional value, containing proteins, fats, carbohydrates, various vitamins, and minerals. It has the effects of nourishing Yin, invigorating blood, and strengthening the spleen. It is mainly used to treat hot cough, dizziness and lumbago, asthma and leukorrhea in women, pediatric malnutrition, breast abscess, and bruises.
Yangquehua used as medicine has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the spleen. It has therapeutic effects on symptoms such as kidney deficiency tinnitus, dizziness, headache, pulmonary tuberculosis cough, and pediatric malnutrition. Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor and should not be taken without permission.
Yangquehua is rich in nutrients and can nourish Yin, invigorate blood, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the lungs. The current market price is not low, and the supply is limited, so the prospect of cultivation is relatively good.
【Methods of Consuming Yangquehua】
1. Decoction
The recommended method for consuming Yangquehua is to decoct it directly with water. It can be used with fresh flowers or dried Yangquehua. Add an appropriate amount of water to make a decoction, and then consume it. It can treat headaches and common symptoms in the elderly such as dizziness, blurred vision, or tinnitus.
When decocting, it is better to use a sand pot or stainless steel pot. Ordinary iron pots have more active chemical properties and may react with the active ingredients in the herbs, thereby reducing the efficacy.
2. Soup
Making soup with Yangquehua is also a good method. After the water is boiled, put the cleaned fresh flowers into the water, and then stir in one or two eggs to make egg flower soup. Adding appropriate seasoning can enhance the taste and cover the bitterness of the flowers. The active ingredients can dissolve in the soup.
【Methods of Cultivating Yangquehua】
1. Sowing
Yangquehua is mainly propagated by seeds. After sowing, cover the seeds with about 3 centimeters of soil and press them down to ensure good contact between the seeds and the soil. The seeds will germinate in about 20 days.
2. Habit
Yangquehua is resistant to barrenness and does not require high soil requirements. It grows best in deep, fertile, and moist sandy loam. The flowering period is from May to June, and the fruit ripens from July to September. The management is extensive, and a small amount of fertilizer can be applied for home cultivation.
3. Pruning
Yangquehua is a plant that can withstand heavy pruning. It can be pruned into various shapes for individual planting, or densely planted as a background to enhance the beauty of other plants. It can also be planted freely in corner walls.
4. Planting
When the Yangquehua seedlings reach a height of 25 centimeters, they can be transplanted. It can be done in spring, summer, or autumn, but it is best to sow in spring when the soil is moist or after rainfall.
