Question 2: What's the use of home-grown mint? Also known as mint, it is a perennial herb. Taking stems and leaves as medicine has the functions of expelling wind and cooling, detoxifying and penetrating rash. Mint contains volatile oil, mainly menthol and menthone, which is the main raw material for extracting menthol. Mint likes sunny, warm and humid environment, and the frost-free period should be more than 200 days. The requirements for soil are not strict, except for heavy saline-alkali land, heavy clay land and sandy land, it can be planted, but fertile loam and sandy loam are better. Sunlight plays an important role in increasing the content of menthol and peppermint oil, especially in the period of pregnancy and bud flowering, so mint should not be planted in a cool place. Peppermint is generally propagated by rhizome, but it can also be planted with skewers and propagated by seeds. The latter two methods grow slowly, are easy to mutate and are generally used less. Propagation with rhizomes can be carried out in spring or before winter, with spring sowing mostly from late March to early April and winter sowing around the end of 10. It is best to plant mint while planing to prevent the roots from drying up. If it needs to be shipped abroad, it should be packed in gunny bags. After the roots of mint are planed out, select new roots with short, fat and yellow-white stems and cut them into 6- 10 cm segments, each segment should have 3-4 stems. According to the row spacing of 30-35cm, dig a ditch with a depth of 5-6cm in the border, plant 2-3 plants in the ditch according to 17-20cm per pier, then cover it firmly and water it immediately. Roots planted in spring germinate at 18 ~ 20℃/kloc-0 ~15 days, and are planted before winter in the following spring. There are many varieties of mint, but no matter which one, it is characterized by strong adaptability, cold tolerance and easy planting, which is very suitable for novice planting. Mint likes strong light but not direct sunlight, and it should be rich in water. So it is best to water the soil when it is not completely dry. Mint grows fast and can be eaten at any time. Making tea is a good choice. To quote a herb researcher, Xiong Ji, don't be afraid to pick herbs. The more some herbs are picked, the more plants will flourish, and mint is one of them. Mint is a very suitable entry-level plant for vanilla cultivation. Most mint can be propagated by ramets or cuttings, and it is very easy to take root by cutting off stems during the growing season (preferably from spring to summer). Mint likes moist and fertile alkaline soil, and the suitable temperature for growth is 20 ~ 30℃, and the suitable temperature for germination is 20 ~ 25℃. Cultivation points: if you sow and propagate, the seeds should be evenly sown in loam, without shading. The culture soil is made up of 4 parts of loam with good drainage and 1 part of mixed organic fertilizer; Fertilize every 1 ~ 2 months. Plants need pruning when they are aging, once a year in spring to promote the regeneration of branches and leaves. Mint can refresh and relieve depression, treat colds and headaches, clear away heat and toxic materials, strengthen stomach and abdominal distension, diminish inflammation and relieve itching, resist corrosion and smell. Pay attention to pregnant women not to drink too much.
Question 3: What are the functions of mint plants? Mint tastes spicy and cool; Return to lung and liver meridian; The fragrance rises and falls;
It has the effects of dispelling wind and cooling, clearing the head, relieving sore throat, penetrating rash and relieving depression;
Indications: exterior-interior wind-heat syndrome, headache, dizziness, red eyes, sore throat, hoarseness, sinusitis, toothache, measles, itching, liver depression, hypochondriac pain, swelling, scrofula and tuberculosis.
A practical guide to the mint:
1. Use mint decoction instead of tea, which should not be cooked for a long time.
2. Exogenous wind-heat, pathogen in Wei-fen, fever, slight aversion to wind-cold, no sweat or less sweat, headache, can be combined with honeysuckle, forsythia, Schizonepeta or mulberry leaves, chrysanthemum and platycodon grandiflorum. , play the role of pungent and cool.
3. For wind-heat headache, dizziness and chest tightness, it can be used with Chrysanthemum, Angelica dahurica, Gypsum Fibrosum and Chuanxiong to dispel wind and clear heat and clear the head.
4. Wind-heat stagnation, both exterior and interior heat, measles can not penetrate, it can be combined with gypsum, cicada slough and forsythia to dispel wind and clear heat and penetrate rash.
5. Liver-qi stagnation, hypochondriac pain, epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain and irregular menstruation can be combined with Bupleurum, Angelica and Paeonia lactiflora.
6. Peppermint has a hair-penetrating effect, which can help measles to penetrate. It can be used with Schizonepeta, Burdock and Cicada.
Cooking purposes: used as cooking materials and seasonings. Traditionally used for preparing mutton, it can also be used for seasoning, such as mint soup and mint porridge. Mint is also used as a condiment for sweets, cakes and drinks.
Question 4: What are the benefits of keeping mint in the bedroom? Hello, yes, mint has a refreshing effect Raising a pot of mint can make people relaxed, happy, clear-headed, improve work efficiency and make people smarter.
Aloe, chlorophytum, Eupatorium odoratum, Eupatorium odoratum and Dendrocalamus giganteum are natural scavengers, which can remove harmful substances in the air. Studies show that Eupatorium adenophorum and Eupatorium adenophorum can absorb more than 80% of indoor harmful gases, and their ability to absorb formaldehyde is super strong. Aloe vera is also a good hand at absorbing formaldehyde, which can absorb 90% formaldehyde contained in 1 m3 air.
Ivy, cycad, chrysanthemum, kumquat, pomegranate, Scutellaria barbata, rose, camellia, pomegranate, Milan, daisy, Chimonanthus praecox, marigold, etc. can effectively remove harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen peroxide.
Orchids, osmanthus fragrans, wintersweet, cauliflower taro and osmanthus fragrans are natural dust collectors, and their cilia can intercept and absorb suspended particles and smoke in the air.
Plants that can kill bacteria
Volatile oil produced by fragrant flowers such as rose, osmanthus fragrans, violet, jasmine, lemon, rose, carnation, lily of the valley and crape myrtle. Has obvious sterilization effect.
Crape myrtle, jasmine, lemon and other plants can kill diphtheria, dysentery bacteria and other protobacteria within 5 minutes. The scents of roses, carnations, lilies of the valley, violets, roses, osmanthus flowers and other plants have obvious inhibitory effects on the growth and reproduction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, pneumococcus and staphylococcus.
Cactus and other succulents native to tropical arid areas, the stomata on their succulent stems are closed during the day and opened at night, which absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen at the same time, increasing the concentration of negative ions in indoor air.
Plants such as Hupilan, Huweilan, Tequila, Palm, Kale, Sedum, Rooting and Pineapple can also purify the night air.
Climbing plants such as Parthenocissus tricuspidata, grape, morning glory, wisteria, rose, etc. Planting around the house can make it climb along the wall or along the shelf to form a green arbor, which can effectively reduce sunlight radiation and greatly reduce the indoor temperature.
Lilac, jasmine, rose, violet, mint and other plants can make people relax, feel happy, help sleep and improve work efficiency.
Flowers should mainly beautify the environment. Good flowers can not only enjoy the sight, but also purify the air. In fact, different flowers should be placed in different places, and some flowers are still not suitable for entering the house, otherwise it will cause air pollution.
Aromatic function of common flowers
Roses are sweet: relax nerves, relieve physical and mental fatigue, and help to treat nervous system diseases.
Tulip: It can relieve eye fatigue and irritability.
Orchid fragrance: relieving lung heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough is good for people with neurasthenia, but it should not be too strong, otherwise it will also cause dizziness.
White orchid fragrance: it can sterilize and purify the air.
Chrysanthemum flower fragrance: it can clear away heat and dispel wind, clear liver and improve eyesight, and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for headache.
Clove: It has obvious air purification ability and strong sterilization ability. Putting cloves indoors can prevent infectious diseases to a certain extent, but its fragrance is rich and it is not suitable to smell, otherwise it will make you dizzy.
Narcissus: It can make people feel quiet and warm.
Question 5: What are the advantages of keeping mint indoors? Mint, whose real name is "Yindancao", belongs to Labiatae, that is, it belongs to other dry whole grass, which is mostly born by the wetland river in Shan Ye, and its roots are underground. It is an aromatic crop with special economic value. The whole plant is green and fragrant. The leaves are opposite, the flowers are small lavender, lip-shaped, and the flowers are small and dark purple-brown. Can be used as a small potted plant. Mint is a commonly used Chinese medicine in China. Young shoot tips can be used as food, and whole grass can also be used as medicine. It can be used for treating common cold, fever, sore throat, headache, red eye, muscle pain, skin itching caused by rubella, and measles. In addition, it is also effective for carbuncle, gangrene, scabies, ringworm and lacquer sore.
Mint contains menthol, which can refresh the breath and has many medicinal values. It can relieve abdominal pain and gallbladder spasm, and has antiseptic, bactericidal, diuretic, expectorant, stomach invigorating and digestive functions. Eating a lot of mint can cause insomnia, but eating a little mint can help you sleep.
Question 6: What are the advantages of keeping mint indoors? Hello, yes, mint has a refreshing effect Raising a pot of mint can make people relaxed, cheerful, clear-headed, improve work efficiency and make people smarter. It can also refresh indoor air, repel mosquitoes and prevent heatstroke.
Question 7: What are the advantages of growing mint in the yard? Peppermint is suitable for planting in the yard, but indoor planting is not good for your health.
Peppermint has a refreshing effect, but plants do breathe backwards at night. During the day, they inhale carbon dioxide and release oxygen. At night, there is no photosynthesis, but they inhale oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
growing environment
Mint has strong adaptability to environmental conditions, can grow in areas below 2 100 meters above sea level, and is born in wet places near water, with an altitude of 3500 meters.
temperature
Peppermint has a strong adaptability to temperature, and its roots can survive the winter and can withstand the low temperature of-15℃. The optimum growth temperature is 25℃-30℃. When the temperature is lower than 15℃, the growth is slow, and when it is higher than 20℃, the growth is accelerated. 20℃-30℃, as long as the water and fertilizer are suitable, the higher the temperature, the faster the growth.
illuminate
Mint is a long-day crop. It likes sunshine. Long-term sunshine can promote the flowering of peppermint, which is beneficial to the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol.
land
Peppermint is not very strict with the soil. Except for sandy soil, cohesive soil, low-lying land with heavy pH and poor drainage, it can be planted in general, especially sandy loam and alluvial soil. The optimum pH value of soil is 6-7.5.
Question 8: What should we pay attention to when raising mint? Growth habit
Mint is very adaptable. Planting at an altitude of 300 meters to 1000 meters has a high content of oil and menthol. I like warm and humid environment, and the optimum temperature for growth is 20℃ ~ 30℃. When the temperature dropped to about -2℃, the plants began to wither, but the underground rhizomes had strong cold resistance.
Mint is a long-day plant. Sex likes sunshine, and it needs sunshine and dry weather during flowering, which can improve oil content and brain capacity. If there is too much rain in the later period, it is easy to grow white, the leaves are thin, the lower part of the plant is easy to fall leaves, and there are many diseases. Sexual preference for neutral soil, sandy loam, loam and humus with PH value of 6.5 ~ 7.5 can be planted. Mint likes fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, and continuous cropping is forbidden.
type
Rhizomes are propagated from late June to early October of 10. On the flat ridge, transverse furrows are dug, the row spacing is 25 cm ~ 30 cm, and the furrow depth is 10 cm. Then, rhizomes are dug out from the private plot, and white, thick and short sections are selected and cut into small pieces, about/long. After planting, apply thin fertilizer, cover with fine soil, rake and compact. Generally, the new rhizome is about 100kg per mu.
Seedling breeding chooses fields with good growth, unified varieties and no pests and diseases as reserved areas. Immediately after harvest in autumn, intertillage, weed and topdressing once. From April to May of the following year, when the seedling height is 15cm, the seedlings are raised and transplanted, and pits are dug according to the row spacing of 20cm and the plant spacing of 15crn, and two plants are planted in each pit. After planting, cover the soil and compact it, and then apply thin human and animal manure to the roots. Transplanting should be carried out before Qingming, which can increase the yield of leaves and oil brain. It is not advisable to postpone it until after the Dragon Boat Festival, otherwise the output will be low.
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