Speaking of red sorrel, I believe many friends who like flowers know something about it. Red sorrel generally grows in Sichuan, Yunnan and other regions, and can often be seen on roadsides, wastelands, mountains and other places. The petals are purple-red and consist of 5 petals. The flowers are small, beautiful and cute. So, today I will share with you what is red flower sorrel? And what are the functions and functions of flower sorrel?

What is red flower sorrel

1 , Red sorrel is a long-lived green herb, which is more suitable for viewing as a potted plant. Its flowering period lasts from May to October, which can be said to be as long as half a year. Its petiole is slender, and the top has a palmate compound leaf shape composed of three small inverted heart-shaped leaves. The umbrella-shaped inflorescences are red or pink and very beautiful.

2. Red sorrel is also available in purple and white varieties. There are about 500 kinds of plants in the same genus. Commonly seen in daily life, large-flowered wood sorrel has large, purple-red flowers. The flowers of wood sorrel are relatively small and appear yellow; while the leaves of mountain wood sorrel are nearly triangular, and its flowers are mostly rose-purple in color.

3. Most red-flowered wood sorrel has purple-red petals with dark stripes, while the flowers of yellow-flowered wood sorrel are bright yellow. Red sorrel generally likes to grow in a sunny and humid environment. It has no strict soil requirements, but it grows most vigorously in loose, fertile and well-drained sandy loam. The flowers are relatively delicate and cannot tolerate cold. In North China, they need to be placed indoors to survive the winter.

What are the effects and functions of safflower sorrel

1. Medicinal effects of safflower sorrel

Safflower sorrel can be used for Used in traditional Chinese medicine, its taste is sour and cold, and its most important medicinal effects are dispersing blood stasis, eliminating neutralization, clearing away heat and detoxifying. At the same time, it also has a certain menstrual regulating effect and can treat some symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea and irregular menstruation in women. In addition, safflower sorrel has a very good detoxification effect. If you are bitten by a snake, you can directly mash the safflower sorrel and apply it directly to the wound. It has a good effect. Therapeutic effect.

2. Safflower sorrel can treat bruises

Safflower sorrel also has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling, and can be used to treat sprains in humans. and bruises and other symptoms. During treatment, you can soak safflower sorrel in white wine to make medicinal wine, and then apply it to the injured area, and then rub it evenly, which can effectively reduce swelling, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. .

My conclusion: The above content is about the introduction of safflower wood sorrel and the related effects and functions of safflower wood sorrel. I hope it can help you. In fact, the ornamental value of red sorrel is also very good, and it is very suitable for cultivation at home, which is pleasing to the eye.