Red Frost refers to the leaves of the Ilex cornuta, a plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It mainly grows in sparse forests and shrubs on slopes. Due to its wide distribution, easy collection, and its effects of clearing heat, detoxification, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding, it is widely used in various medicinal formulas. Let's now understand the efficacy, functions, and planting characteristics of Red Frost.
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In traditional Chinese medicine, Red Frost is believed to have the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. It is commonly used to treat burns, dental caries, ulcers, and external bleeding.
Red Frost mainly grows in sparse forests and shrubs at altitudes above 1200m. It is distributed in Jiangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, and other places. It is harvested in summer and autumn and is mostly used fresh.
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The leaves of Red Frost are elliptical or ovoid, some are fragmented, 2.5-6cm long, with a sharp apex, a circular base, and finely serrated edges with needle-like tips;
Red Frost is yellow-green in color, with yellow-brown fine soft hairs on the leaf veins and back; it has a mild odor and a bitter taste. Red Frost is mostly cultivated through artificial introduction and cultivation.
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During the seedling stage of Red Frost, it does not require too much fertilizer. Just apply foliar fertilizer appropriately. When the sunlight is particularly strong, you should use a shading net to prevent high temperatures caused by strong light, which may affect the growth rate of the seedlings.
After 4 p.m., when the sunlight is weak, you should close the shading net. However, it is important to note that the shading net is like a shade shed, which can provide a comfortable environment for the plants.
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During the seedling stage, weeds on the ground can be cleared using herbicides. Mix the herbicide with a 500-fold dilution and spray it directly on the ground cloth.
Red Frost plants are prone to aphid damage. For aphids, prevention is important. Be careful when manually weeding to avoid damaging the plant's roots.
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