Pedicularis, also known as saddle grass, horseshoe grass and calla lily, is a common herb. Its stem is erect, the height can reach 1.5 meters, the leaves are pinnately compound, the flowers are lavender or white, and the flowering period is from June to September. Pedicularis fruit is a pod with black seeds. Red clover has a well-developed root system and can go deep into the soil to find water and nutrients.
Growth environment of Trifolium pratense
Pedicularis likes to grow in wet soil, which is common in riverside, lakeside and pond. It has a great demand for water, but it can also adapt to the arid environment. The suitable temperature for the growth of Bidens bipinnata is 20℃~ 30℃, and the requirement for light is not high.
Medicinal value of Bidens bipinnata
Pedicularis is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots, leaves, flowers and seeds can be used as medicine, and it has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis, detumescence, hemostasis and granulation. Rabdosia rubescens can treat dysentery, cancer, carbuncle, sores, hemorrhoids and other diseases.
Picking and processing of Trifolium pratense
The picking time of Bidens bipinnata is flowering, and healthy plants without pests and diseases should be selected when picking. After picking, it should be cleaned, dried or dried in the sun in time. The roots of Bidens bipinnata can be fresh or dry, and the leaves and flowers can be dry or dry.
Preparation and application of Trifolium pratense
Pedicularis can be made into pill, decoction, extract, etc. Pills with roots as the main raw material can treat dysentery, diarrhea and other diseases. The decoction takes leaves and flowers as the main raw materials, and can be used for treating diseases such as heat cancer, carbuncle, swelling and sores. The extract takes root as main raw material, and can be used for treating diseases such as hemorrhoids.
Application case of red clover
In Qing dynasty, Bidens bipinnata was widely used to treat dysentery and malaria. According to historical records, Aixinjueluo Nurhachi, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty, suffered from dysentery, and his condition was relieved after taking pills made of red clover.
Planting and Propagation of Red Clover
Pedicularis can be propagated by seeds, rhizomes and cuttings. When breeding seeds, mature pods should be selected, and the seeds should be taken out after drying. When cutting propagation of rhizomes, healthy plants should be selected, and rhizomes or cuttings should be inserted into moist soil to keep proper temperature and humidity, so that they can take root and sprout in about 2 months.
Matters needing attention in planting Bidens bipinnata
The growing environment of Trifolium pratense should be moist, and the soil with good drainage should be selected when planting. Trifolium pratense doesn't require much light, but it can't stay in a dark and humid environment for a long time. Pay attention to watering in time when planting to keep the soil moist. The optimum temperature for the growth of red clover is 20 ~ 30℃, and too high or too low temperature will affect its growth.