Abstract: As a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, Sanqi is widely recognized for its efficacy. However, in terms of growth characteristics, many people have certain doubts. Is Sanqi a perennial or an annual plant? The following will reveal the growth characteristics of Sanqi. 1. Growth environment...
As a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, Sanqi is widely recognized for its efficacy. However, in terms of growth characteristics, many people have certain doubts. Is Sanqi a perennial or an annual plant? The following will reveal the growth characteristics of Sanqi.
1. Growth environment Sanqi originated in China and is mainly distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other provinces. The growth environment of Sanqi is relatively demanding and likes to grow on humid, cool, and well-drained mountainous soil.
2. Plant Form The height of the plant is about 30-60 cm, the rhizome is strong, the leaves are pinnately compound, and the flowers are small and yellow-green. Because the plant morphology of Sanqi is somewhat similar to that of some other plants, it is difficult for many people to judge its growth characteristics.
3. Growth characteristics of different varieties According to scientific research, it can be known that the growth characteristics of different varieties of pseudo-ginseng are different. Some varieties are perennials, while some varieties are annuals.
4. Growth cycle The growth cycle of perennial notoginseng plants is generally 3-5 years, while annual notoginseng plants only have a growth cycle of one year.
5. Characteristics of Perennial notoginseng The rhizome of Perennial notoginseng can continue to grow for many years, and its efficacy is relatively good. In addition, the cultivation and management of perennial notoginseng plants is cumbersome and requires a lot of energy and time.
6. Characteristics of annual notoginseng Compared with perennial notoginseng, the rhizome of annual notoginseng plants grows faster, but its efficacy is not as good as that of perennial notoginseng. At the same time, the cultivation and management of annual notoginseng are relatively simple and suitable for beginners to try.
7. How to judge the growth characteristics of pseudo-ginseng There are many methods to judge the growth characteristics of pseudo-ginseng plants. The easiest method is to observe whether the plants have obvious lignification. If the plant has obvious lignification, it means that it is a perennial plant. Conversely, if the plant does not have significant lignification, it may be an annual plant.
8. Cultivation skills Whether it is a perennial or an annual pseudo-ginseng plant, it is necessary to pay attention to its cultivation and management skills. For perennial notoginseng, it is necessary to regularly clear soil, fertilize, water, etc., and at the same time pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases. For annual sanqi, it needs to be picked in time to avoid affecting its efficacy.
9. Harvest time For perennial pseudo-ginseng plants, it is best to pick the rhizome 3-5 years later, when the efficacy is the best. For annual Sanqi, it needs to be picked as soon as possible after the end of its growing season.
10. Medicinal value Whether it is a perennial or an annual notoginseng plant, its medicinal value is widely recognized. Sanqi has the effects of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and relieving pain, and can be used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, trauma, etc.
11. Market Prospects Due to the increasing medicinal value and market demand of pseudo-ginseng, pseudo-ginseng planting has become an important industry. At present, the planting area of pseudo-ginseng in my country has reached tens of millions of acres.
12. Planting Planning To successfully plant Sanqi, many factors need to be considered, such as topography, climatic conditions, cultivation techniques, etc. Planning can be carried out based on different growth characteristics and market needs.
13. Protecting the Ecological Environment As the scale of pseudo-ginseng planting continues to expand, it is also necessary to protect the ecological environment and avoid damage to the environment. Measures such as green planting and ecological protection can be adopted to achieve sustainable development.
14. Scientific research on the growth characteristics and pharmacodynamics of pseudo-ginseng plants has always been the focus of scientists. Through scientific research, we can better understand Sanqi and provide better support for its planting, development and utilization.
15. Through the introduction of this article, we can better understand the growth characteristics of Sanqi plants. Whether it is perennial or annual Sanqi, its medicinal value cannot be ignored. In future development, it is necessary to strengthen the protection of the ecological environment, and scientific research is also needed to provide better support for the planting and utilization of Sanqi.