With the acceleration of life pace, people pay more and more attention to the improvement of life quality. Placing a potted landscape at home can not only beautify the living environment but also bring a sense of tranquility and harmony. Incorporating Chinese herbal medicines into potted landscapes is an excellent choice that combines health preservation with art. Let's take a look at those Chinese herbal medicines suitable for potted landscapes to make your home green and vibrant.
HoneysuckleHoneysuckle, also known as Lonicera, is a common Chinese herbal medicine with beautiful flowers and golden color, which has high ornamental value. Honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and antiviral, making it very suitable for making potted landscapes. In the process of maintenance, honeysuckle prefers sunlight, is drought-resistant, but the soil should be kept moist.
ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum is one of China's traditional Chinese herbal medicines. It has a variety of flower shapes and colorful colors, with high ornamental value. Chrysanthemum has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, improving eyesight, and lowering blood pressure, making it an ideal choice for making potted landscapes. In the maintenance process, chrysanthemum prefers sunlight, is cold-resistant, and not strict about soil requirements.
PeppermintPeppermint, also known as peppermint grass, has green leaves and a strong fragrance, making it an excellent choice for making potted landscapes. Peppermint has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, dispelling wind and dissipating heat, and refreshing the mind. In the maintenance process, peppermint prefers sunlight, is drought-resistant, but the soil should be kept moist.
WolfberryWolfberry is a common Chinese herbal medicine with bright red fruit, which has high ornamental value. Wolfberry has the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, benefiting essence, and improving eyesight, making it very suitable for making potted landscapes. In the maintenance process, wolfberry prefers sunlight, is drought-resistant, and not strict about soil requirements.
DanshenDanshen is a Chinese herbal medicine with the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. It has green leaves and unique flowers, with high ornamental value. In the maintenance process, danshen prefers sunlight, is drought-resistant, and not strict about soil requirements.
PerillaPerilla is a Chinese herbal medicine with the effects of expelling the cold from the surface and regulating qi to relieve symptoms of fullness in the chest. It has green leaves and beautiful flowers, with high ornamental value. In the maintenance process, perilla prefers sunlight, is drought-resistant, and not strict about soil requirements.
Six types of Chinese herbal medicines not only have ornamental value but also have health benefits, making them very suitable for making potted landscapes. In the maintenance process, it is important to keep the soil moist, ensure sufficient sunlight, and fertilize in time to keep the potted landscape vigorous. You can also choose other Chinese herbal medicines with ornamental value according to personal preferences to make your home green and vibrant.
References:
1. "Chinese Herbal Medicine Resources," China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2019.
2. "Chinese Herbal Medicine and Potted Landscapes," China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
3. "Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation and Utilization," China Agricultural Press, 2017.