Abstract: Mugwort is a traditional Chinese medicine material with multiple functions, and whether Mugwort, as a traditional Chinese medicine material, can bloom is a matter of great concern to people. Will wormwood bloom? If it blooms, what will it look like? This article will discuss the growth, flowering period, and flowering form of wormwood...
Mugwort is a traditional Chinese medicine material with multiple functions, and whether mugwort, as a traditional Chinese medicine material, can bloom is a matter of great concern to people. Will wormwood bloom? If it blooms, what will it look like? This article will provide a detailed introduction to the growth, flowering period, and flowering form of wormwood.
1. Growth environment of Artemisia wormwood is a plant with a cool nature and a temperate continental climate. Its growth environment requires high requirements and is mainly distributed in northern and northeastern China. It can withstand drought and cold, but has high requirements on humidity and light.
2. Growth habits of wormwood. wormwood generally grows on mountains or plains, with developed root systems, strong stems, and clusters and feathery leaves. It has obvious annual habits, that is, it starts to sprout, bloom and bear fruit from the beginning every year. The annual growing season generally starts around May and ends around October.
3. Flowering period of wormwood The flowering period of wormwood is between July and August every year and lasts for a long time, which can last for 1-2 months. However, the flowering needs of wormwood are affected by many factors, such as temperature, light, soil fertility, etc.
4. Characteristics of Wormwort flowers. Wormwort flowers are small and dense, and have rich aroma and medicinal value. The inflorescences of wormwood are panicles, with each small inflorescence having 25-50 small flowers. The inflorescences are divided into female inflorescences and male inflorescences. The male inflorescences are relatively long and have a light yellow color.
5. The reproduction method of wormwood is mainly propagated through branches of rhizome, or can also be propagated through seeds. Seed propagation is mainly used in garden decoration, while rate-propagation can better maintain variety characteristics.
6. Influencing factors of wormwood flowering The flowering of wormwood is affected by many factors, of which temperature is one of the most important factors. When the temperature reaches about 15℃, wormwood begins to enter flowering, and when the temperature reaches about 20℃, the flowering time will be earlier. In addition, light and soil fertility can also affect the flowering of wormwood.
7. The flower form of wormwood The inflorescences of wormwood are conical, the flowers are small corolla shaped, the petals are light yellow, and the flowering period is long. The stamens of wormwood are long and the pollen color is light yellow, which has certain medicinal value.
8. Utilization value of wormwood In addition to being used as a traditional Chinese medicinal material, wormwood can also be used to make fragrances, incense, dyes, etc. In addition, the stalks of wormwood can be made into woven products and used in daily life.
9. The medicinal value of wormwood. wormwood has a high status in traditional Chinese medicine. Its main effects include dispelling cold, dispelling wind, dredging channels, relieving pain, and improving eyesight. Mugwort is widely used in many fields, such as gynecology, dermatology, rheumatism, etc.
10. Harvest time of wormwood The harvest time of wormwood is related to the flowering time, and is generally harvested within 1-2 weeks after wormwood blossoms to ensure that its efficacy is maximized. In addition, the harvesting of wormwood should pay attention to picking techniques to avoid damaging the growth of wormwood.
11. Quality standards for medicinal materials of wormwood. wormwood is a Chinese medicinal material with high medicinal value, so its quality requirements are relatively high. According to the National Pharmacopoeia, the main quality standards for wormwood include appearance, smell, taste, moisture, ash and other indicators.
12. Storage method of wormwood As a dry Chinese medicinal material, wormwood has high storage requirements. In general, wormwood should be stored in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity. At the same time, the storage time of wormwood should be as short as possible to avoid affecting its quality.
13. How to use wormwood There are many ways to use wormwood in traditional Chinese medicine, such as making into moxa strips, moxibustion, foot soaking, etc. In addition, it can also be made into various dosage forms, such as decoction, ointment, pill, etc., to meet the needs of different conditions and different groups of people.
14. Precautions for Artemisia wormwood Although Artemisia wormwood has high medicinal value, its use also requires attention to some matters, such as not being overused, not being used by allergic people, and using it with caution by pregnant women and children. When using wormwood, use it with caution according to specific circumstances to avoid adverse reactions.
15. As a traditional Chinese medicinal material with multiple effects, whether wormwood blossoms or not has always been a topic of concern to people. Through the introduction of this article, we can understand that wormwood does have the ability to bloom, and its flowers are light yellow and have a small corolla shape. At the same time, we also learned about the growth environment, growth habits, flowering period, flowering form, etc. of wormwood, so that we can better understand and use this Chinese medicinal material.