What does the soybean grass look like?
Recently, discussions about soybean grass have become increasingly popular on the Internet, especially among traditional Chinese medicine and plant enthusiasts. As a common Chinese herbal medicine, the morphological characteristics, medicinal value and growth environment of Sophora sinensis have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics of the past 10 days to introduce in detail the appearance characteristics, distribution areas and related data of sage.
1. Morphological characteristics of soybean grass
Patrinia scabiosifolia (scientific name: Patrinia scabiosifolia) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Patriniaceae. The following are its main morphological characteristics:
| parts | Feature description |
|---|---|
| stem | Upright, 30-100 cm high, with longitudinal ribs on the surface and many branches on the upper part. |
| leaves | Opposite, pinnately deeply lobed or fully lobed, with long and narrow lobes and serrated edges. |
| flower | The corymb inflorescences are terminal, the flowers are small, yellow or light yellow, and the flowering period is from July to September. |
| fruit | Achenes are oval, with membranous wings, and the fruit period is from August to October. |
| root | The main root is thick, lignified and has a special smell. |
2. Distribution and growth environment of soybean grass
Buttercup is widely distributed in many regions of my country, especially in the following provinces:
| Distribution area | Growth environment |
|---|---|
| Northeastern region | Hillside grasslands, forest edges, and shrubs. |
| North China | Fields, roadsides, wastelands. |
| East China | Hilly and low mountain areas. |
| southwest region | Mountainous areas with an altitude of 1000-3000 meters. |
3. Medicinal value of soybean grass
The whole plant of Sophora sinensis plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine, and its whole plant can be used as medicine. The following are the medicinal effects that netizens have been hotly discussing in the past 10 days:
| Efficacy | Application |
|---|---|
| Clear away heat and detoxify | Used to treat carbuncles, sores, and sore throat. |
| Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis | Used for bruises, blood stasis, swelling and pain. |
| Diuresis and swelling | Used for edema and difficulty urinating. |
| Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory | Modern research confirms that its extracts have antibacterial effects. |
4. Key points for identification of soybean grass
Recently, some netizens have confused soybean grass with other similar plants. The following are the identification points:
| Comparative item | Sophora vulgaris | Plants that are easily confused (such as bittern) |
|---|---|---|
| blade | Feathered deep fissure | Not split or lobed |
| inflorescence | corymb inflorescence | flower head |
| smell | Special odor | No obvious odor |
| flowering period | July-September | April-June |
5. Planting and harvesting of soybean grass
With the development of the Chinese herbal medicine planting industry, the artificial cultivation of soybean grass has also become a hot topic:
| Planting points | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Sowing time | Spring sowing (March-April) or autumn sowing (September-October) |
| soil requirements | Loose and fertile sandy loam soil, pH 6.0-7.5 |
| Harvest time | Harvest the whole plant during flowering and dig the roots in autumn. |
| Yield per mu | Fresh grass is about 1500-2000 kg/acre |
6. The cultural significance of soybean grass
In recent cultural topics, soybean grass has also triggered discussions due to its unique name and historical records:
1. Origin of the name: Because the root has a special smell, the ancients thought it could "break the sauce", hence the name.
2. Records from ancient books: "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it is "mainly used to treat carbuncle, rupture of blood, and discharge of pus."
3. Folklore: In some areas, it is believed that soybean grass can exorcise evil spirits and avoid filth.
Conclusion
Through a detailed introduction to the herb, we can see that this seemingly ordinary plant has important value in the fields of medicine, agriculture and culture. Recent buzz on the Internet also reflects renewed interest in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Correctly identifying and utilizing the herb will help maximize its value.
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