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In nature, there are many plants that can not only beautify the environment and delight the soul but also have medicinal value. Today, let's take a look at those precious flowers that can be both ornamental and medicinal and feel the double gifts of nature.
Buddha's hand flower
Buddha's hand flower is named after its flower resembling a Buddha's hand. It implies auspiciousness and wealth and is an excellent choice for ornamental potted plants. When its flowers are in full bloom, the fragrance is captivating and fresh and refined. However, in addition to ornamental value, Buddha's hand flower also has important medicinal value. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, Buddha's hand flower is regarded as a good medicine for soothing the liver and regulating qi, and harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. It is often used to treat symptoms such as disharmony between the liver and stomach, and distending pain in the chest and ribs. Its unique fragrance can also soothe emotions and promote physical and mental health.
Four-season orchid
Four-season orchid is known for blooming all year round and having elegant flower colors. It is a leader among orchids. Its leaves are emerald green and slender, and its flowers are fresh and refined with a long-lasting and faint fragrance. In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, four-season orchid has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It has a significant curative effect on treating symptoms such as lung heat cough and sore throat. At the same time, its floral fragrance can also refresh the mind and relieve fatigue.
Sago palm
Sago palm, also known as cycad, is an ancient plant species. It has a beautiful tree shape and leaves as tough as iron, with extremely high ornamental value. However, the value of sago palm is far more than that. In traditional Chinese medicine, the leaves, flowers, and seeds of sago palm can all be used as medicine and have the effects of stopping bleeding, dissipating blood stasis, and reducing swelling. In particular, its seeds are rich in starch and various nutrients, can be eaten and have a certain tonic effect. In addition, sago palm is also an important material for studying paleontology and plant evolution and has extremely high scientific research value.
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus macrophyllus is widely loved for its unique tree shape and dense green leaves. It is a common tree species in landscaping. Its branches and leaves are luxuriant and evergreen all year round. In traditional Chinese medicine, the root bark, fruits and other parts of Podocarpus macrophyllus can be used as medicine and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Especially, it has a significant curative effect on symptoms such as rheumatic pain and traumatic injuries. In addition, Podocarpus macrophyllus also has a certain air purification ability and can absorb harmful gases in the air.
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle, also known as lonicera flower, is widely known for its yellow and white flowers and the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Whenever the summer is scorching hot, honeysuckle blooms on the branches, emitting a faint fragrance. In traditional Chinese medicine, honeysuckle is regarded as a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. It is often used to treat symptoms such as wind-heat cold and sore throat. Its flowers and leaves can both be used as medicine and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying and dispersing wind-heat. In addition, honeysuckle tea is also an excellent choice for relieving summer heat and quenching thirst and is deeply loved by people.
Cactus
Cactus is known for its unique shape and tenacious vitality. Most of them grow in arid desert areas and maintain life with very little water and nutrients. However, it is precisely such an environment that creates the unique medicinal value of cactus. In traditional Chinese medicine, the fleshy stems, flowers and other parts of cactus can be used as medicine and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting qi and activating blood circulation. Especially, it has a significant curative effect on symptoms such as scalds and burns. In addition, cactus is also rich in various nutrients and antioxidants and has the effects of beautifying and delaying aging.
These precious flowers that can be both ornamental and medicinal not only beautify our environment but also bring us health and well-being with their unique medicinal value.