We are familiar with the wild yam, which is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The entire plant can be used as medicine and has the effects of dispelling wind, removing dampness, and promoting blood circulation. It can be used to treat various diseases. In fact, wild yam also has the function of preventing sand and solidifying soil. Let's take a look at the planting method of wild yam below!
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【The sand prevention and soil solidification effect of wild yam】
Wild yam is a perennial evergreen vine. It grows green all year round, with stems creeping on the ground and leathery leaves. It can be used for greening in parks or places easily trampled by tourists.
The wild yam vine naturally grows in a crisscross pattern, forming a "giant fishing net" that can firmly hold loose soil and sandy soil. Combined with dense leaves as a permanent cover, it resembles a permanent green carpet.
This special effect of sand prevention and soil solidification is beyond the reach of other ground-covering plants. It can be regarded as the best sand prevention and soil solidification plant and has the potential value of developing into a garden greening plant. It can be planted in economic forest plantations and has the potential to become a garden greening plant.
Wild yam can also be used for fruit and leaf hanging bonsai, or directly planted in some garden scenic areas. Its stems are lush green and elegant, giving a sense of thousands of green silk hanging down when fully grown.
The stems of wild yam are soft and tough, with leaves measuring 2 to 6 centimeters long and 2 to 4 centimeters wide. They are green and do not fall off in winter. They are good fodder for herbivores, especially rabbits, sheep, and geese, which consider them a delicious winter dish. However, the leaves are leathery and not eaten by chickens.
【The medicinal value of wild yam】
1. Dispelling wind and removing dampness
The whole plant of wild yam can be used as medicine. Its most important effect is dispelling wind, removing dampness, and promoting blood circulation. In Chinese medicine, it is often used to treat various diseases such as bronchitis, rheumatism, and edema. It can be decocted for internal use or applied externally.
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2. Stopping bleeding and detoxification
Wild yam has a good effect on stopping bleeding. When someone has uncontrollable bleeding due to an accident, the wild yam can be crushed and applied externally to the injured area to achieve good hemostatic effect.
In addition, it can also be used for the treatment of snake bites. The method of use is the same as above, and it should be changed once a day, which can quickly eliminate toxins in the body.
【Planting method of wild yam】
Wild yam has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, barren resistance, and water resistance. Even if it is planted in sandy or stone crevices where no grass grows, it will grow luxuriantly and green.
Wild yam is harvested during the fruit ripening period (June to October), after the Dragon Boat Festival. Even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild yam plant, a strong fragrance can be smelled, which is refreshing. Therefore, it is also called "fragrance all over the ground".
Wild yam has a small area of artificial cultivation and low yield, mainly relying on natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production. Wild yam can also be used for fruit cultivation and is suitable for intercropping in orchards, making traditional single-season orchards into double-season orchards.
Wild yam propagation is very easy. In practical production, cutting propagation is often used. The best period for cutting propagation is early March to early April when the temperature rises. Cut 10 to 15 centimeters long branches that are one year old and use any substrate such as fine sand or loam for propagation.
During the seedling stage of wild yam, attention should be paid to watering and weeding. It has strong stress resistance and is suitable for extensive management. After planting, it does not need to be frequently replaced or artificially pruned regularly.
