Yashong is an annual herbaceous plant, with no hair, and a hollow root. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and stopping diarrhea. At the same time, it is also a beautiful potted plant in people's eyes, which is pleasing to the eye, as follows:
What is Yashong
【Alias】 Yuguojingtian, Xiao'erchang [Shaanxi]
【Source】 Sedum elatinoides Franch., a plant of the family Crassulaceae, is used as a whole grass with roots. It is harvested in spring and summer, washed and dried in the shade or used fresh. It grows in grasslands, slopes, and rocks.
【Properties and Taste】 Sour, astringent, cold.
【Functions and Indications】 Clearing heat and detoxifying, stopping diarrhea. It is used for erysipelas in children, bacterial dysentery, amoebic dysentery, orchitis; externally used to treat burns.
【Usage and Dosage】 0.5-1 liang. For external use, apply an appropriate amount of fresh juice to the affected area.
What are the characteristics of Yashong
1. From the taste perspective
In terms of taste, Yashong smells like pine trees.
2. From the texture perspective
The texture of Yashong is not as rich as that of Ya Bao, and it is not as fine as the texture of Ya Bao, which is as thin as a hair.
3. From the material perspective
The material of Yashong is relatively rough.
What is the ornamental value of Yashong as a potted plant
Yashong has a majestic and vigorous posture, tall and long-lived, and has important ornamental value.
It is an important landscape component in many scenic spots in China.
For example, Qianshan in Liaoning, Mount Tai in Shandong, and Mount Lu in Jiangxi are all famous for their pine tree scenery, especially Huangshan in Anhui, where pines, clouds, and rocks are called the "Three Wonders", with pines as the leader.
Many ancient pines in various places are closely related to China's long history and culture.