The efficacy and function of Nandina domestica and the cultivation method of Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a beautiful ornamental plant commonly found in many garden scenic spots. Its leaves have varied colors and elegant shapes, and its ornamental value is extremely high. Sometimes people also like to make it into potted plants and grow it at home. However, in addition to its beautiful appearance, Nandina domestica also has several medicinal values. Its leaves can be used as medicine, and its medicinal value and efficacy are particularly outstanding. If you want to know more about Nandina domestica, you can read the detailed introduction to its efficacy and functions as well as its cultivation methods below.

[Warning] The whole plant of Nandina domestica is poisonous. It mainly contains cyperine and cyperin. Ingestion of these substances may cause poisoning symptoms such as convulsions, cramps, and coma.

The efficacy and function of Nandina domestica

1. Clear away heat and dampness

Nandina domestica is a slightly cold Chinese medicinal material. It has the important effect of clearing away heat and dampness after being used as medicine. It is a commonly used medicine for treating human damp-heat jaundice. In addition, when people suffer from diarrhea, intestinal dryness, urinary tract infection and other adverse symptoms due to spleen deficiency or excessive heat toxicity, they can take an appropriate amount of Nandina domestica, which can significantly alleviate the human condition.

2. Unblock the meridians

Nandina domestica can dredge meridians, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and relieve swelling and pain. People can take appropriate amounts of Nandina domestica when they have injuries, joint swelling and pain, rheumatism and other diseases. Nandina domestica is also a Chinese herbal medicine that can enter the lung meridian. It can reduce inflammation, kill bacteria and resist viruses, and can also prevent lung infections. It has a good conditioning effect on human cough, asthma and sputum.

How to grow Nandina domestica

1. Nandina domestica is an ornamental plant with tenacious vitality. Its cultivation method is relatively simple. When cultivating Nandina domestica, just choose loose, fertile soil containing humus. Do not over-water during the cultivation period, just keep the soil slightly moist. If you water too much, it will easily cause the roots to rot.

2. Nandina domestica must receive moderate light during the cultivation period, especially in the hot summer weather, it must be moved to a yellow wine where strong light cannot reach, otherwise its leaves will easily turn red. In addition, this plant should be topdressed with phosphorus fertilizer in time after entering the flowering period, only in this way can it bloom early and extend its flowering period. Nandina domestica is a plant that likes a warm environment. After entering winter, it is afraid of low temperatures. It should be moved to a warm room before entering October, and the indoor temperature should be kept above 5 degrees, otherwise it will die due to low temperatures.