When does the evening primrose flower?
Today, the editor will explain when the evening primrose flowers and the fertilization requirements for Jianghao evening primrose, let's learn about it together.
Alias | Daixiacao, Shanzhima
Effects | Remove rheumatism, promote blood circulation and expel pus, relieve pain and generate muscle
Getting to know a person requires more contact and observation to fully understand their personality and inner qualities. Similarly, to truly understand the strengths and weaknesses of a wild herb, one also needs to observe and interact with it. Having grown up in the mountains, I naturally had more contact with wild herbs. As a child, I was often weak and sick, and minor illnesses were often cured by the medicinal properties of wild flowers and herbs. At that time, I was too young to question the mysterious medicine soup I was given. As an adult, I carefully study the medication instructions every time I take medicine to understand its benefits and side effects. Gradually, a certain part of my brain has been reserved for memories related to plants. Experience accumulates over time, and memories are deposited through experiences. However, the evening primrose entered my mind first with its beautiful flowers.
More than 20 years ago, while visiting Changbai Mountain, I climbed the peak early in the morning and saw a large area of light pink flowers blooming in the grass on the slope. The stars of the flowers seemed like a sky full of stars, facing the rising sun, delicate and beautiful, the flowers like cups, attracting butterflies fluttering around, very beautiful. Swaying gracefully in the sunlight and light breeze, like lovely children's smiling faces. The impression at that moment still feels extremely stunning. At that moment, I felt refreshed in spirit because of the beauty of the flowers and because of my unfamiliarity with them, so I asked my companions about its name. When I learned that it was called evening primrose, I was surprised. As the name implies, evening primrose, a plant that can only be seen under the moonlight. My companion guessed my doubt and explained, "Evening primrose is also called Daixiacao. It is named 'moon开花' because it blooms at dusk and withers at noon the next day."
This reminded me of the saying 'ephemeral flowers'. However, the evening primrose is more enduring and enchanting than the ephemeral flower.
In the past, a young couple fell in love at first sight. The girl was not beautiful and the boy was not rich, and both of their parents opposed the relationship. The young man, unable to do anything about it, asked the gods for help. The god told him that there is a kind of grass that only blooms at night. If he collects a thousand flowers, his wish will come true. The young man bid farewell to the girl and set off on a journey to find the flowers. Day after day, year after year, the young man never returned. The girl waited tirelessly, even after both of her parents had passed away, she still didn't see the young man. By then, the young man had collected 999 flowers and was desperately searching for the last one but couldn't find it. That night, the young man woke up from a dream. The god told him in the dream that the girl was seriously ill and barely alive. The young man immediately gave up his search for the flowers and hurried back. When he appeared at the girl's door, he learned that she had already passed away. Under the full moon, the whole mountain was covered with endless light pink evening primroses.
The flowers of the evening primrose bloom at night and wither at dawn. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that the blooming of the evening primrose is to appreciate the moon, hence the name. After the evening primrose flowers wither, they produce seeds from which many beneficial components for humans can be extracted to relieve human ailments. In fact, the evening primrose is native to the Americas, and its medicinal value was known to the ancient Indians, who often used it as a medicine from the flowers of the evening primrose. The Indians soaked the whole plant in warm water to make a paste-like ointment for treating bruises and also applied it to the skin to treat skin injuries and inflammation. In the 18th century, cotton ships carried the seeds of the evening primrose to England, and from then on, scientists and doctors began to study the evening primrose and use it for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atopic dermatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Its magical 'cure' for diseases made it revered by our ancestors and was called the 'angel sent by God'.
Throughout the vast thousands of years, from North America to South Africa, from the East to the West, from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere, the evening primrose has spread all over the world, silently and tenaciously surviving in the ordinary world of plants.
Legends are always intriguing and interpret the characteristics and uses of the evening primrose. After seeing the evening primrose on Changbai Mountain, I couldn't forget it, because of its beautiful flowers, its unique personality, and its legends. Afterwards, I often dreamed of it and thought of it. I remember one evening, when walking in the botanical garden, a pleasant fragrance came to me in the breeze, and then I saw a large area of pink flowers swaying gently, looking exceptionally light and beautiful. Looking closely at the petals, patterns, filaments, pistils, styles, sepals... their graceful posture in the wind was captivating. I was overjoyed and didn't expect to meet the evening primrose again near my home!
I thought the evening primrose only grew in the mountains, but unexpectedly meeting it again made me extremely happy. I thought of a sentence from a book: 'Mount Fuji and the evening primrose are the most suitable.' However, the ordinary people can only see cherry blossoms and snow-capped mountains, and it is not until after experiencing hardships that one can appreciate the uniqueness of the evening primrose.
This moment determined the depth of my connection with the evening primrose.
The story of the evening primrose is not only found among the Indians, but there are also legends in Chinese folklore about the evening primrose's healing properties.
Long ago, the third young lady of Hongye Mountain was considered the most beautiful woman in the martial world. She was also well-versed in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs. Her skin was as fair as a lotus flower emerging from the water. The master of martial arts, Xuntian, was infatuated with her. Unfortunately, she had been suffering from severe angina since childhood. The master of Hongye Mountain invited famous doctors from all over the place to diagnose her, and all the doctors unanimously said she would not live past the age of 18. Before the age of 17, Xuntian always brought her the best ginseng, which helped her physically but did not cure the root cause. Xuntian heard that the evening primrose was a magical herb that could cure all diseases. Up to now, no one in the world has ever seen this legendary evening primrose. After hearing this, Xuntian went through all kinds of hardships to find the evening primrose and cured the third young lady's illness. The third young lady was moved by Xuntian's deep feelings and married him, living happily for the rest of her life. The noblest quality of the evening primrose is to relieve human pain and save lives, and its medicinal value has been praised and used in folk medicine.
The root of the evening primrose can be used as medicine, with anti-inflammatory and hypotensive effects. What is more appealing and touching is its seed oil,简称 evening primrose oil. It can treat various diseases, and modern medical research has shown that it has a protective effect on nerve cells, is useful for preventing cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, and is also beneficial for diabetes. GLA in it can inhibit the fusion reaction between normal vascular cells and tumor endothelial cells, and it also has anti-tumor effects, slowing down the development of cancerous lesions. Evening primrose oil contains a large amount of essential fatty acids linoleic acid, which is more active than linoleic acid and is an element that the human body cannot produce on its own and must rely on external food sources to supplement. It is easily absorbed by the body, has significant anti-thrombotic and hypolipidemic activity, adjusts the physiological functions of the body, and enhances resistance to diseases.
When does the evening primrose flower?
Evening primrose oil has become a natural food that has attracted worldwide attention and is considered a 'high-grade tonic nutrient oil' and 'one of the main functional foods of the 21st century'. It can be mixed with sunflower seed oil, corn oil, etc., to make high-grade infant nutritional supplements, 'artificial fish oil', etc. It can also be used to make makeup agents, oils, emulsions, etc., to beautify the skin and delay skin aging, hence earning the nickname 'beauty oil'.
The evening primrose is not only well used in clinical treatment but also an ideal nutritional supplement. It can regulate the balance of female hormones, inhibit inflammation caused by menstrual shedding, relieve premenstrual discomfort, and symptoms of menopause. In addition, evening primrose oil can also reduce the loss of calcium. It is particularly favored by women, caring for them from skin care to internal regulation.
I often regret being sickly and weak, and because of illness, I got to know the herbal remedies. Although my first encounter with it was not related to illness, as I grew older, at the age of nearly 50, an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor recommended evening primrose oil to me and told me it could relieve the symptoms of menopause in women. I have never doubted the magic of herbs and obediently took it. Although it did not have a miraculous effect, compared with my sisters of the same age, I was not troubled by irritability and heat. My sisters were surprised, and at this time, I truthfully told them about 'evening primrose oil'. At the same time, I told my sisters that 'evening primrose oil is good, but it is contraindicated for minors and women with uterine fibroids, and it is not suitable for use during menstruation'.
This moment, I am experiencing the joy of giving roses and having the fragrance remain on my hands.
The ornamental value and medicinal value of the evening primrose are无可厚非 and evident to all. Due to the consensus on its value, wild evening primroses can no longer meet people's needs, although wild herbs have higher medicinal effects. Nowadays, Changbai Mountain has started to cultivate evening primroses artificially, which can enrich people and treat diseases. Who can refuse such a win-win situation? Just as the hidden meaning in the flower language of the evening primrose, silently loving.
The evening primrose represents an unyielding heart, a free and unrestrained heart, which seems gentle in treating diseases but can strike the disease directly. It can be seen that modesty, perseverance, fearlessness, and romance are the evident qualities of the evening primrose. As everyone knows, flowers bloom towards the sun, but only the evening primrose supports the night with the moonlight. Under the faint moonlight, each flower is like a sprinkled star, adding a touch of poetry to the quiet mountain slope. After seeing the blooming evening primrose flowers in the park at night, I have always wanted to go to the mountain slope to experience the love scattered by the evening primrose flowers.
However, this may only be a desire for me, who is particularly afraid of the dark. Therefore, I admire the courage of the evening primrose even more, as it is not afraid of darkness or loneliness.
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