This weed is of high value and is named after ginseng. Few people know it and is known as "Four-leaf Ginseng"
There are various wild plants in the mountainous areas of the countryside. We know some we don't. For example, the common Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng are particularly precious herbs. Today Xiaohua I want to introduce a wild plant that grows deep in the mountains.
Its name is "Four-leaf Ginseng", which sounds very similar to a type of ginseng, but it is actually two different plants. Its length exceeds 2 meters, the whole plant contains milky sap, and its plant has a very special smell. The roots of four-leaf ginseng are thick and fat, conical or spindle-shaped, and have some fibrous roots. Its stem is very slender and has many branches.
The branches are basically hairless and purple in color. Its leaves are alternate, very small, with 4 clusters at the top of its short lateral branches, in the shape of rhombus-elliptic or oval-lanceolate or oval. Their length ranges from 3 to 8 cm and width from 1.5 to 4 cm.
"Four-leaf ginseng" blooms in summer, and its flowers are yellow-green. Its flowers are basically solitary. Occasionally pairs appear. The pedicel is very short, 1.5 cm to 2 cm long, 5 mm to 8 mm wide, and green. Its sac is flat and conical in shape. The flowering period of four-leaf ginseng is between September and October, and the fruiting period is between October and December. Xiaohua used to see them very often when she lived in the mountains. But now, due to climate and man-made activities, the number of wild four-leaf parameters is becoming less and less, and the price is also rising. Now some people are starting to cultivate them artificially.
Because four-leaf ginseng has a strong smell, they were once regarded as useless weeds. Even if people see it in the bushes, they won't pick it. Many people don't understand it. They just think it is a common weed with little use. However, with the development of science, people are becoming more and more knowledgeable about wild plants. Many people now know the value of this plant.
The roots of four-leaf ginseng can also be used as medicine, which is very effective in treating fatigue, dizziness and headaches. It has a great regulating effect on postpartum milk. Its medicinal value is very extensive, and its roots can also be used to soak in water, which has a good effect on regulating dry mouth. I won’t go into too much explanation of its medicinal effects here. I don’t know much about Xiaohua myself. If necessary, you can consult a professional doctor.
Although it has high medicinal value, its use must be guided by professionals and must not be used blindly. I don’t know what I’m going to talk about today. Are you still interested? If you want to know more about plants, remember to pay attention to Xiaohua.