Field Bindweed is an annual herbaceous plant with strong regenerative and reproductive abilities. It is considered a worldwide invasive weed that not only impoverishes the soil, but also affects the growth of other plants. Let's take a closer look at the growth habits of Field Bindweed.
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【What are the growth habits of Field Bindweed?】
1. Strong regenerative ability
Field Bindweed stems, nodes, branches, and roots can all grow adventitious roots. Cuttings can form new plants, and the remaining aboveground stems after removal or cutting can quickly regenerate. The growth period is uneven and overlapping.
The emergence period starts from mid to late March and can continue until late November, lasting for 7 months. The early and late maturing types of Field Bindweed have a difference in growth period of over a month. This is the direct reason for the uneven and overlapping growth period.
2. Thrives in moisture and dislikes drought
Field Bindweed is a shallow-rooted plant that cannot absorb water from deep soil layers. Wilting and withering commonly occur during the dry season in late autumn, while Field Bindweed growing in humid places thrives.
3. Strong cold resistance
Mature Field Bindweed can withstand temperatures as low as -3 to -5°C and become a perennial plant. It grows densely in patches. Since Field Bindweed fruits generally scatter within a radius of 1-1.5m around the plant, year after year, it forms a densely growing population.
【What are the benefits and uses of Field Bindweed?】
1. Treats urinary tract infections
Fresh Field Bindweed herb, weighing six qian to one liang (dried, four to six qian).
Boil in water and take before meals, once a day. (Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine)
2. Treats sprains, tendon contractions, and pain
Fresh Field Bindweed herb, one handful, and a handful of hair.
Boil in water and use the decoction to steam and wash, once a day, can be done frequently. (Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine)
3. Treats abscesses in the popliteal fossa
Fresh Field Bindweed herb, two liang, stewed in alcohol and water, then taken orally; mash it into a paste and apply it to the affected area. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)
【What are the harms of Field Bindweed?】
Field Bindweed is a global environmental weed. Due to its strong vitality, it can cover and suppress native plants, causing damage to the original ecosystem, reducing agricultural yields, depleting water and nutrients in the soil, and causing air pollution due to pollen. It is a harmful plant.
Various types of Field Bindweed, especially the pollen of Greater Field Bindweed, cause great harm to people with allergies and are common allergens. The pollen is light in weight, small in size, and can float in the air with the wind. It also has many tiny thorns on its surface, making it easy to attach to the respiratory mucosa.
Field Bindweed allergy is also a major pathogen of hay fever. People with Field Bindweed allergy typically experience itching, especially in the ears, eyes, and nose, accompanied by a runny nose and headaches.
During the transition period from summer to autumn, a large amount of pollen contaminates the air, causing allergic asthma. Severe Field Bindweed allergies can lead to complications such as emphysema and even death.
Allergies are a difficult-to-cure condition. What should be done when allergic to Field Bindweed pollen? First and foremost, avoid contact with Field Bindweed, pay attention to food hygiene, and avoid eating fish, shrimp, and spicy foods.
When experiencing Field Bindweed allergy and itching, do not scratch with your hands, as it may worsen the allergic reaction.
