Chinese herbal medicine Pigweed has the effects of clearing heat, dispelling wind, diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, lung heat cough, etc. Pigweed is more suitable for indoor cultivation, let's take a look at the specific method with the editor!
[The efficacy and function of Pigweed]
1. Relieving asthma and resolving phlegm
Pigweed has the effects of relieving asthma, resolving phlegm, softening and dispersing masses, and supplementing deficiency to stop coughing. It can treat bronchitis, asthma, lung heat cough, hemoptysis, pneumonia, and other conditions.
2. Detoxifying and anti-inflammatory
Pharmacological studies have shown that plants of this genus have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. They are commonly used in clinical practice for the treatment of snake and insect bites, upper respiratory tract infections, mastitis, women's hemorrhage, postpartum blood stasis, etc.
3. Diuresis and alleviating stranguria
Pigweed enters the small intestine and bladder meridians, and can promote diuresis, alleviate stranguria, and reduce swelling. It can be used clinically to treat urinary tract infections, lymph node tuberculosis, dysentery, and abdominal pain.
[Methods of Pigweed cultivation]
1. Adequate moisture
Pigweed generally needs to keep the soil moist, and it is important to ensure adequate moisture during its growth period. In addition, increase the humidity in the air during dry weather.
2. Suitable temperature
Pigweed is not very demanding on temperature, but attention should still be paid to high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter. In general, as long as the indoor temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius in winter and around 25 degrees Celsius in summer, it is sufficient.
3. Soil requirements
The soil fertility should not be too poor. Pigweed generally grows in sandy soil rich in humus, or you can purchase potting soil for cultivation. Fertilize every month, apply fertilizer to the roots, and repot and change the soil in a timely manner.
