In fact, the name of this plant is different in every region. Some people call it? Plantain? In Xiao Ju, it is called butterfly grass because it looks like a bow, and some people call it lichen and cowtongue grass. The growth environment of plantain is not high, and it is usually found in crevices, roadsides and fields. Its growth ability is still relatively strong, and the flowering and fruiting period is usually in summer.
Understand the medicinal value of plantain.
So what are the medicinal values of plantain? In some ancient medical books, the medicinal value of Plantago asiatica is recorded. Plantago asiatica has the effects of relieving cough and expelling phlegm. If you make tea, it can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis.
Understand the common decocting method of plantain.
The most common method of decocting plantain is to take a few leaves, wash them, put them into a medicine jar, add water and soak them. After that, cook with fire. Don't cook with big fire, so the boiled water is not too strong. It is best to cook slowly with small fire for 30 minutes. How often do you drink it? When a person coughs, he will drink plantain water three times a day and drink a bowl each time. The leaves of plantain can be boiled for about 2-3 times, and it is not necessary to change them every time.
Plant plantain
Plantain planting, in fact, is not too difficult, because its own growth ability is relatively tenacious, both drought-resistant and cold-resistant, basically will not die of heat or freeze to death, and it is rare for plantain to freeze to death in Xiao Ju. Therefore, flower lovers who want to plant plantain can plant it while the weather is not too cold!
The most suitable time for sowing, Xiao Ju thinks that spring and autumn is very suitable, and the survival rate is high. Before sowing, you can spread two-thirds of the soil in the flowerpot, then sprinkle the seeds on it, and then cover it with thin soil. After that, just water it once, and put it in the shade of astigmatism and wait for germination! When the plantain takes root and sprouts, you can move the flowerpot to a place with good lighting conditions for maintenance, occasionally water it, apply some organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer, and pay attention to the dosage.
So this? Butterfly grass? The medicinal value is extremely high. It can be dried to make tea and boiled to make medicine. Everyone usually sees it on the roadside and can pick it back and dry it for later use!