As soon as the weather is hot, I begin to feel dizzy and get listless day by day. Huahua suddenly thought that when she was a child, grandma often used some flowers and plants to rub my temples and neck a few times, and suddenly she was refreshed. It is not as exciting and suffocating as cool oil. I really need a pot!

spearmint

Spearmint, also known as green mint and green mint, is one of the oldest herbs in China, which has the functions of expelling wind, regulating qi, cooling and relieving summer heat.

The difference between spearmint and mint

1, look

Many friends don't know the difference between spearmint and mint. In fact, the difference between the two is obvious: the veins of mint are "human", while the leaves of spearmint are wrinkled, with many patterns and deep colors.

Step 2 smell

The main component of mint is menthone, which has a light smell. Spearmint has carvone and alkene, and it has a strong smell. If you fan with your hand a few times, the smell will spread faster.

Use of spearmint

1, refreshing and relieving itching, refreshing and refreshing

When you are dizzy and sleepy, you can wipe your temples with spearmint leaves, which will make you feel cool. After being bitten by a mosquito, it is uncomfortable to itch, and you can also rub it to stop itching quickly.

Usually put a pot on the windowsill, and you will feel refreshed when you smell it!

2, when the coolant, flavoring agent

Spearmint is often used in toothpaste to add flavor and coolness. We can also air-dry the leaves of spearmint and put them in small sachets at home to repel mosquitoes and refresh ourselves.

Step 3: Eat

Tea with spearmint leaves can refresh you, and it can also be added to food as an ingredient, which is both beautiful and refreshing.

Preservation of spearmint

Breeding method: sowing can be done in spring, summer and autumn.

Soil: loose sand or humus.

Light and wet: keep it in a place with astigmatism and water it every 1-2 days.

Purple cabbage

Purple cabbage, also known as red cabbage, is widely planted in the south. People think it has the functions of enriching blood and qi and helping physical strength. In fact, it is still very powerful in anti-inflammatory and analgesic aspects.

Application of purple cabbage

1, sedation and analgesia

Some mosquitoes are itchy and painful after being bitten, and even scratch blood stains. Mashing Mytilus edulis and applying it in circles on the wound can reduce the temperature, relieve itching and relieve pain.

Step 2: Eat

Garlic, purple cabbage, purple cabbage and egg soup are all delicious, and they also replenish qi and blood, which is suitable for women to eat.

Purple cabbage maintenance

Breeding method: sowing can be done in spring, summer and autumn.

Soil: Ordinary garden soil will do.

Light and moisture: it can be raised in the open air or on the balcony, and watered every day.

Gouqitou

The head of Lycium barbarum is the bud of Lycium barbarum leaves. Speaking of Lycium barbarum, friends must know that its fruit is very healthy. In fact, Lycium barbarum leaf is also a good heat-clearing medicine.

Use of Gouqi Tou

1, make tea, clear liver and improve eyesight, and remove fire.

Fresh Lycium barbarum leaves can not only be dried to make tea, but also be brewed and drunk. Drinking a little at ordinary times can reduce the fire and refresh the mind, which is also good for vision care, a middle-aged and elderly person.

Step 2: Eat

Fresh and tender Lycium barbarum can be eaten as a dish, cold-mixed, stir-fried or made into soup, with a refreshing taste, clearing liver and benefiting lung.

Lycium barbarum curing

Breeding mode: sowing in four seasons, cutting in spring and summer.

Soil: Ordinary garden soil is enough.

Light and moisture: Like light, water the seedlings for 1-2 days, and then water them after the soil is dry.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum root

As the name implies-double-sided needle, you may have heard of double-sided needle toothpaste, but you certainly haven't seen it!

Use of Zanthoxylum nitidum

1, removing blood stasis and relieving pain

Boil the leaves of Zanthoxylum nitidum with water for about 65,438 0.5 minutes, take a bluish yellow thick juice and apply it to the bruised area to reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis.

Step 2 treat toothache

The roots of Zanthoxylum nitidum can be used as medicine after drying. It is a famous toothache medicine, so it is often added to toothpaste.

Zanthoxylum nitidum pickling

Soil: common garden soil and humus soil can be used.

Daylighting: In addition to shading in summer, it can be directly sunned in spring, autumn and winter.

Moisturizing: dry the soil before pouring the basin to avoid water accumulation.

wrinkled giant hyssop

As the main medicinal material of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Huoxiang is of course the strongest magic weapon to clear away heat and relieve summer heat. Have you ever planted it at home?

Use of agastache rugosa

1, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat.

People with weak constitution are prone to dizziness and fatigue when the temperature is high in summer, especially middle-aged and elderly people are prone to heatstroke. Soak a cup of Huoxiang tea, cool and relieve summer heat, refresh your mind and relieve dizziness and chest tightness.

Step 2: Eat

Patchouli leaves can be eaten, fried whole leaves, cooked with fish and deodorized ~

Huoxiang maintenance

Soil: common garden soil and humus soil can be used.

Avoid light and moisture: put it in a scattered and ventilated place and water it every day.

snow lotus

Saussurea involucrata, also known as wild mint, can be used as medicine. Ancient prescriptions recorded the effects of cooling blood, reducing swelling and relieving cough. It is very common in the wild, and now some people grow it at home.

Use of Saussurea involucrata

1, clear your throat and get rid of your breath.

Wash the leaves of Saussurea involucrata, make tea and drink, clear throat and moisten throat, and remove fire.

Step 2 stop coughing

Wash Saussurea involucrata and put it in a pot for about 20 minutes. Drinking it can relieve cough and resolve phlegm. This is an ancient folk method, but the effect is also different.

Xuelian maintenance

Breeding method: digging in the field

Earth: Ordinary soil will do.

Moisturizing by light: like light, put it in a well-lit place and water it for 2-3 days 1 time.

Sedum notoginseng

Sedum notoginseng, also known as flying vegetables, has the effect of nourishing the heart (the specific effect is unknown), but it is very effective in relieving inflammation and itching!

Use of panax notoginseng

1, with special antipruritic effect

After mosquito bites, rub the leaves on the bag and it won't itch for a while. Adults and children can use it. Grandma Huahua planted it. Be sure to prepare a pot in summer.

Step 2: Eat

Sedum notoginseng has only been served in the last two years, so it can be fried with cold salad. Huahua hasn't tried it yet

Jing Tian sanqi maintenance

Propagation method: Cutting and hydroponic rooting can be used.

Soil: Ordinary garden soil can be planted or hydroponically cultivated.

Keep away from light and damp: put it in a diffuse and ventilated place and water it for 2 days 1 time.

loofah

Don't just eat melons when you grow loofah. The leaves of towel gourd are also very useful. It has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials, so don't waste them.

Use of towel gourd leaves

1, cooling and relieving itching

Rub towel gourd leaves into juice and apply it to mosquito bites, which can gently and effectively relieve itching without irritation, especially suitable for people and children who can't stand cool oil ~

Step 2 dye ...

Luffa leaves are an ancient source of dyeing, which can be dyed light green and dreamy.

Luffa maintenance

Soil: common garden soil and humus soil can be used.

Avoid light and moisture: put it in a scattered and ventilated place and water it every day.

Before it gets too hot.

These practical natural cool grasses

Hurry up and plant it ~