The Chinese medicinal plant "Tangjie" is mainly distributed in Northeast, North China, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, and other regions. It can be used to treat spleen and stomach disharmony and indigestion. What is the reason for the color difference in Tangjie flowers?
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【Color Difference in Tangjie Flowers】
Tangjie begins to grow leaves in winter and when spring comes, it starts to bloom if the weather is good.
The Tangjie flowers open from the outside and gradually surround the center, with the final climax being the full bloom of the center.
Under sunlight, Tangjie flowers appear yellow in color.
If the sunlight is blocked, Tangjie flowers appear orange.
【Identification of Tangjie Characteristics】
The stem of Tangjie can reach up to 60cm in length, without branching or with some branches at the upper part. It has angular shape and is densely covered with appressed bifid hairs. The leaves are often wrinkled, and when flattened, the leaf blades are lanceolate or oblong-linear, with basal leaves measuring 5-15cm in length and 0.5-2cm in width. The leaves have entire margins and are covered with appressed bifid hairs on both sides.
The flowers have a diameter of about 1cm and are orange-yellow in color, resembling a circular shape. It has a mild aroma and a slightly bitter taste.
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【Effects and Functions of Tangjie】
1. Cardiotonic effect:
After being used medicinally, Tangjie has a strong cardiotonic effect, which has been confirmed by scientific experiments. Its extract can significantly increase the working capacity of the heart, effectively preventing and reducing the occurrence of myocardial weakness and heart failure.
2. Anti-thrombotic effect:
Tangjie has a certain therapeutic effect on arteriosclerosis. When consumed, it increases the flexibility of blood vessels and reduces the deposition of fat in the blood, thus significantly improving vascular elasticity and reducing the formation of arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
3. Heat-clearing and cough-relieving effect:
Tangjie also has excellent heat-clearing effects. It can effectively treat human blood heat and cough caused by blood heat. Additionally, this plant can detoxify, especially against botulinum toxin. It can disinfect and alleviate the symptoms of poisoning after consumption of Tangjie.
