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High economic returns from intercropping apricot trees with Chinese medicinal herbs
In recent years, farmers in the rural areas around Luoyang, Henan, have adopted the "forest-medicinal herb intercropping" method to plant trees and grow medicinal herbs, becoming wealthy through both the "forest" and the "medicinal herbs." The soil in the Luoyang area is very high in potassium, so the kernel apricot, a potassium-loving plant, finds the necessary soil conditions to grow there. Moreover, the light, heat and moisture conditions here all suit the growth requirements of kernel apricot. Kernel apricot is cold-tolerant, light-loving and tolerant of poor soil, making it suitable for planting on semi-arid hilly slopes. After planting, kernel apricot can bloom and bear fruit in two to three years, and in four to five
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What are the medicinal values of peach blossoms? An analysis of their effects and actions
[Source]This product is the flower of the Rosaceae plant peach, Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. It is picked when it blooms in spring and dried in the sun. [Nature, flavor, and meridian entry]Bitter, neutral. [Functions and indications]Purging and relieving constipation, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Used for edema, ascites, and constipation. [Usage and dosage]1 to 2 qian. [Selected formulas]① To treat beriberi, chronic water retention in the waist, kidneys, and bladder, and phlegm-fluid retention: peach blossoms, dried in the shade, measure one large sheng, pound into powder. Mix with warm clear wine, take the whole dose at once, with free bowel movement as the standard; take on an empty stomach
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Why peach blossoms are called a good spring medicine
In the third month of spring, peach blossoms are in full bloom. Besides being ornamental, peach blossoms also have fairly high medicinal value. They contain kaempferic acid, coumarin, trifolioside, naringenin, and vitamins A, B, and C, among other components. They are bitter in taste and neutral in nature, non-toxic, and suitable for treating illness both internally and externally. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the peach is sweet and warming in nature, with a pungent and sour taste, and has the effects of improving complexion and relieving consumptive fever. Fresh peaches tonify the middle and boost qi, and promote fluid production to quench thirst. For patients with high blood pressure, eating one peeled fresh peach morning and evening each day is beneficial for keeping blood pressure stable; for patients with iron-deficiency anemia and iron deficiency, regularly eating fresh peaches has a certain
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Medicinal Value and Health Benefits of Longkong Fruit
Medicinal Value and Health Benefits of Longkong Fruit
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What are the common pests and diseases of pear trees? Targeted medication and control methods
What are the common pests and diseases of pear trees? What pesticides should be used to control them effectively? Please introduce the following common pests and diseases of pear trees and their control methods (for reference): Pear ring rot and pear branch and trunk rot: apply medication 10 days after the pear tree finishes flowering. For pear ring rot, you can choose 21% Guofukang 800-1000 times solution or 68.5% DuPont Yibao 80...
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