Luoxinfu is a herbaceous plant that is very suitable for planting in courtyards and gardens. It has high requirements for its growth environment and is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism and relieving pain.
【The value of Luoxinfu】
Luoxinfu can be used as a whole plant. It has a cool nature, bitter taste, and is non-toxic. It has the effects of dispelling wind, clearing heat, and relieving cough. It is often used to treat symptoms such as wind-heat cold, headache, body pain, cough, pulmonary tuberculosis with coughing blood, and night sweats. It can be taken internally, 5-8 qian (a unit of weight in traditional Chinese medicine), decocted in water, or soaked in alcohol.
Treatment for wind-heat cold, headache, body pain: Take 5 qian of Luoxinfu, decoct in water, and drink three times a day.
Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis with coughing blood, night sweats: Take 5 qian of Luoxinfu, Jianjingyao, Baihua Qianhu, and Tudi Gupi, decoct in water, and drink three times a day, etc.
The whole plant contains cyanic acid, the flower contains quercetin, the root and rhizome contain kalanchoe lactone, and the rhizome, stem, and leaves contain tannin. It can be used to produce kauri gum. The rhizome is used as medicine; it has a pungent and bitter taste, warm nature; it can relieve pain, dispel wind and dampness, clear heat and relieve cough.
It can also be used for flower beds and flower gardens. The dwarf variety can be arranged in a rock garden. It can be used as cut flowers or potted plants. Potted plants and cut flowers have a simple and elegant charm.
【The planting method of Luoxinfu】
Luoxinfu likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, and it prefers partial shade. It is vigorous and also has a certain cold resistance. In the southern region, it can safely overwinter outdoors, while in the northern region, it is mostly overwintered indoors.
In terms of soil, it prefers loose and fertile sandy loam with slightly acidic pH. This type of soil has good drainage and air permeability, allowing the plants to better absorb nutrients and avoid waterlogging.
Luoxinfu is a long-day plant. It requires a high intensity of light for photosynthesis during its growth and flowering period. However, in winter, it needs to be overwintered in a semi-shaded environment to avoid direct sunlight.
Luoxinfu also prefers a fertile soil medium for cultivation. If the soil medium does not meet the requirements, fertilization can be applied later. However, Luoxinfu should avoid strong fertilizers and follow the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently.
Luoxinfu likes a slightly dry environment. In a semi-shaded environment, water should be applied when the soil surface is dry. Luoxinfu is particularly sensitive to waterlogging, which can lead to root rot and death.
