The Chinese medicinal herb Stone Silkworm, also known as Blood Leaf Orchid, Stone Lotus, True Gold Grass, and Stone Face Lotus, is the whole plant of the Orchidaceae plant Blood Leaf Orchid. It is mainly used for treating pulmonary tuberculosis with hemoptysis and neurasthenia!
【Medicinal Uses of Stone Silkworm】
1. "Ben Jing" (Classic of Herbal Medicine): It treats urinary disorders, urinary stones, and induces abortion. It internally resolves stagnant qi, promotes diuresis, and clears heat.
2. "Bie Lu" (Record of Different Herbs): It treats urinary stones and urinary obstruction.
【Cultivation Method of Stone Silkworm】
1. Growth Habit
Stone Silkworm prefers warm temperatures and dislikes high temperature and humidity. The optimal temperature for its growth is 15-25 degrees Celsius. The cultivation soil should be fertile sandy soil with good drainage to avoid water stagnation and rotting.
2. Propagation Methods
Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or rhizome division. It can also be divided, but for small households, there is no need to collect seeds, and stem cuttings are sufficient.
3. Soil Planting
Stone Silkworm is not strict in its soil requirements, but fertile soil is most suitable. Since its roots do not go deep into the soil, deep plowing is unnecessary. Apply well-rotted organic fertilizer before cultivating and lightly turn the soil to create a flat bed.
4. Field Management
Stone Silkworm has a long growth period, so it requires regular cultivation and weed control. In summer, pay attention to water and fertilizer control to prevent excessive growth of the plants. When flower buds appear, they should be promptly removed along with the top buds to save nutrients and promote the growth of rhizomes.
