This little wild grass by the roadside is a treasure from root to tip; pull one up and plant it on your balcony to improve eyesight and prevent colds

The seasons are changing, the seasons are changing, dear friends, while you take care of your flowers and plants, don't forget to take care of yourselves too. Colds are most likely when the seasons change. A couple of days ago during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Qiu Ma took a stroll up the mountain and found a great thing to recommend to everyone.

Its scientific name is mint. Locally, some people also call it "mountain mint." It is very common on the mountain. Don't be fooled by how ordinary it looks, its benefits are actually very powerful, for example: preventing mosquitoes, colds, headaches, swollen and painful gums, and so on. Steeping its leaves in water and drinking it regularly can also calm the mind and improve eyesight.

Its vitality is also quite tenacious. When you are out and about and spot one, snap off a stem, take it home and put it in water and it will root. If planted in soil, its ability to self-propagate is quite strong. Many households on the mountain plant a patch in front of their houses, and it is very effective for preventing mosquito bites.

Qiu Ma recommends it to every flower-growing friend, and suggests keeping a pot at home. It is practical and easy to grow, and its faint fresh scent can also refresh you. On the market now, besides some wild mint that people gather in the mountains themselves, there are also many mint potted plants that have already been propagated, basically 5-10 yuan per pot, a very lovely price too.

A reminder to everyone: when growing mint, keep the potting soil breathable and slightly moist. Although it has some tolerance for shade, if conditions allow, let it get as much sun as possible and it will grow more lushly. When the branches and leaves get too long, pinch off the tops promptly to avoid leggy growth.

Besides growing beautiful flowers and plants on the balcony, don't overlook these practical little plants either. Friends, what other easy-to-grow and practical plants have you grown? You are welcome to leave a comment and share them with us.