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Does anyone know the name of this health care plant? Its efficacy and practice (usage)
This is an annual or perennial herb of Castanopsis of Portulaceae. Because its roots are similar in shape and function to ginseng, it is called "South Ginseng". Castanopsis kawakamii is a straight-rooted and deep-rooted plant with a plant height of about 60cm, strong vitality and wide adaptability. The requirements for soil and climate are not high, but soil water is easy to rot roots. Generally potted, planted in a small area, the flowers are nearly pink, which has good ornamental value.

Chinese name: 个个 个.

Nicknames: Dandelion, Physalis alkekengi, Paeonia lactiflora, Shen Shihua, Caoshen.

The seeds of Toona sinensis can germinate above 65438 05℃ and grow well at 20℃ ~ 30℃. It begins to blossom in May, and bears fruit while flowering. The flowering period can last until September. The fruiting period is from June to165438+1October. Its green leaves grow for a long time, from early spring to early winter, and can grow leaves all the time, and only when it encounters frost will it fall off. Strong adaptability to soil. It is often found in most wet places south of the Yangtze River and grows well in loose, fertile, warm, moist and slightly acidic soil. Although there is no shortage of water in the growing period, it needs good drainage. Castanopsis fissa is tolerant to shade, but it grows better under the condition of sufficient sunshine. Breeding and cutting are relatively easy.

The tender leaves and tuberous roots of Toona sinensis are high-grade health-care vegetables with high nutritional value. They contain ginsenoside, amino acids and multivitamins. Regular consumption has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on anemia, neurasthenia, gynecological diseases, sexual dysfunction and digestive system cancer. The leaves of Castanopsis fissa can be used for cooking, especially for lactating women, and have the function of promoting lactation. In addition, its leaves can also be applied externally to treat furuncle and other diseases. Toona sinensis root can cure spleen deficiency and weakness, and stew after drying can cure malnutrition syndrome. Combined with other medicinal materials, it is also helpful to regulate women's irregular menstruation.