Tumbleweed is a worldwide malignant weed that is widely distributed due to its strong vitality and high reproductive capacity. In addition to having a significant inhibitory effect on other wild plants, the pollen of tumbleweed also poses a great threat to our bodies.
Harm caused by Tumbleweed
1. One of the hazards of tumbleweed is its ability to absorb nutrients. Tumbleweed generally grows in large groups and has strong regenerative and reproductive abilities.
It not only makes the soil dry and infertile, but also blocks sunlight due to its tall size, making it difficult for other plants to grow and reproduce. The strong reproductive ability of tumbleweed makes it difficult to eradicate once it starts to grow.
Another harm caused by tumbleweed is its ability to spread diseases and pests. When tumbleweed fruits are mixed with other plants, it can lead to terrible spread of tumbleweed. For example, cabbage clubroot disease is caused by tumbleweed.
What to do if you are allergic to Tumbleweed?
First of all, avoid contact with tumbleweed, as tumbleweed allergy is the main cause of hay fever.
Pay attention to dietary hygiene and avoid fish, shrimp, seafood, and spicy foods. When experiencing tumbleweed allergy, avoid scratching with your hands, as it may worsen the allergic reaction.
In general, people allergic to tumbleweed may experience itching in their bodies, especially in the ears, eyes, and nose, accompanied by a runny nose and headaches. Severe tumbleweed allergy sufferers may develop diseases such as emphysema and even death.
Difference between Tumbleweed and Artemisia
Artemisia has a close relationship with the lives of Chinese people. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people often place Artemisia in their homes to "ward off evil spirits". After drying, the plant can be soaked in water for disinfection and itch relief. Postpartum women often use Artemisia water for bathing or fumigation.
In addition, Artemisia can repel mosquitoes and flies, sterilize, and prevent diseases. Artemisia is also used for acupuncture "moxibustion", which involves burning Artemisia and using the smoke to treat acupoints.
Tumbleweed, on the other hand, is a global environmental pollution plant that can cover and suppress native plants, causing damage to the original ecosystem, reducing agricultural production, and depleting water and nutrients from the soil. Tumbleweed pollen causes air pollution and is a harmful plant.
Tumbleweed pollen is lightweight and small in size, easily carried by the wind, and has many fine thorns on its surface, making it easy to attach to the respiratory mucosa. Every summer and autumn, a large amount of pollen pollution occurs in the atmosphere, causing allergic asthma.
