Cephalotus follicularis, commonly known as the pitcher plant, is a common wild herbaceous plant. Its whole plant can be used as medicine and contains rich nutritional components, which have great benefits to the human body. However, it has a slightly cold nature, so its side effects should be carefully considered when using it!
【The efficacy and function of the pitcher plant】
1. Treat heat-induced cough and sore throat
When symptoms such as cough, uncomfortable phlegm, yellow and sticky phlegm, hoarse cough, dry and thirsty mouth, and dry and painful throat occur, the dried pitcher plant can be ground into fine powder and taken with boiling water, 5 grams each time.
2. Treat orchitis
When symptoms such as high fever, chills, testicular pain, swelling, and radiating pain when pressing the testicles are present, 15 grams of pitcher plant can be boiled with an appropriate amount of water and taken.
3. Treat bronchitis
When symptoms such as coughing, expectoration, chills, fever, and limb soreness occur, 15 grams of pitcher plant can be boiled with water and taken.
【The cultivation method of the pitcher plant】
The pitcher plant, also known as ghost lantern and bitter lantern, is widely distributed in China. It grows at altitudes of up to 3400 meters, such as slopes, roadsides, under the forest, and in thickets.
1. Growth habits
The pitcher plant prefers warm and humid environments, requires sufficient water during the growth period, and avoids stagnant water. Stop watering in winter.
The pitcher plant prefers light and is tolerant to high temperatures and drought. It withers after frost, but it will sprout and grow again in the spring. The pitcher plant is tolerant to barrenness and prefers fertile soil. It has strong adaptability to soil and can stop fertilizing in winter.
2. Planting techniques
Seed selection: Choose excellent varieties with strong resistance, good quality, and high yield.
