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Miss Chen
2017年09月03日
El Jazmín, Jasminum officinale, es un arbusto trepador originario de Asia, en concreto de la India. Su flor es muy conocida por el agradable aroma que desprende, y las podemos disfrutar en verano y otoño. Incluso forman parte de la gastronomía de algunos países asiáticos, siendo muy utilizadas para condimentar platos. Es fácil de cultivar siempre que tenga suelos con buen drenaje y esté protegido del viento. Si queremos reproducirlo lo podremos hacer por acodos y esquejes.
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Para usos medicinales se usan sus flores, debido a sus propiedades curativas. ¿Te gustaría cultivar jazmín en tu huerto o jardín? Puede ser muy sencillo y es una planta muy bonita y con un perfume realmente agradable.
Propiedades medicinales del Jazmín, Jasminum officinale
Posee epicatequinas y es rico en antioxidantes y tiene propiedades sedantes, calmantes, diuréticas, digestivas, antiespasmódicas, antisépticas, analgésico.
propiedades te jazminBeneficios y usos del Jazmín
Favorece el buen funcionamiento de los pulmones
Se utiliza para el insomnio
Cuida y protege la piel
Ayuda a aliviar los dolores
Combate el envejecimiento
Activa la circulación sanguínea
Mejora el estado de ánimo
Estimular el funcionamiento del sistema inmunológico
Calma la ansiedad
Evita la retención de líquidos
Regula la temperatura corporal
Mejora las funciones cognitivas
Combate los radicales libres
Evita la hipertensión
Es muy útil para ayudar a aliviar el estrés
Resulta beneficioso para tratar la artritis
Alivia los problemas de las vías respiratorias
Resulta beneficioso para el hígado
El té de Jazmín se elabora mezclando té verde y flores de Jazmín.
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Para usos medicinales se usan sus flores, debido a sus propiedades curativas. ¿Te gustaría cultivar jazmín en tu huerto o jardín? Puede ser muy sencillo y es una planta muy bonita y con un perfume realmente agradable.
Propiedades medicinales del Jazmín, Jasminum officinale
Posee epicatequinas y es rico en antioxidantes y tiene propiedades sedantes, calmantes, diuréticas, digestivas, antiespasmódicas, antisépticas, analgésico.
propiedades te jazminBeneficios y usos del Jazmín
Favorece el buen funcionamiento de los pulmones
Se utiliza para el insomnio
Cuida y protege la piel
Ayuda a aliviar los dolores
Combate el envejecimiento
Activa la circulación sanguínea
Mejora el estado de ánimo
Estimular el funcionamiento del sistema inmunológico
Calma la ansiedad
Evita la retención de líquidos
Regula la temperatura corporal
Mejora las funciones cognitivas
Combate los radicales libres
Evita la hipertensión
Es muy útil para ayudar a aliviar el estrés
Resulta beneficioso para tratar la artritis
Alivia los problemas de las vías respiratorias
Resulta beneficioso para el hígado
El té de Jazmín se elabora mezclando té verde y flores de Jazmín.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月31日
If you are seeking a beautiful medium to large sized maple tree, look no further than the Norway maple. This lovely plant is native to Europe and western Asia, and has become naturalized in some areas of North America. In some regions, growing a Norway maple tree can be a problem where it self-seeds and displaces other native vegetation. With good care and careful management, however, this tree can be a good shade or standalone specimen. Learn how to grow Norway maple trees and enjoy their ornamental classic look and ease of care.
Norway Maple Tree Info
Maple trees are classics of the landscape genre. Norway maple (Acer platanoides) has made its own place in the culture and is a common shade tree that resembles sugar maples. The plant has several seasons of interest and retains a compact crown and dense growth. Norway maple has high tolerance to pollution and is adaptable to many soils including clay, sand or acidic conditions. This elegant tree is a useful addition to the landscape, provided some care is taken to minimize seedlings, which are rampant the following season.
The Norway maple was introduced by John Bartram to Philadelphia in 1756. It quickly became a popular shade tree due to its adaptability and attractive form. However, in some areas of the United States, it has begun to replace native populations of maples and may be invasive from the northeastern U.S. south to Tennessee and Virginia. It is also a plant of concern in the Pacific Northwest.
Trees can grow up to 90 feet in height and have nicely rounded, compact crowns. Young trees have smooth bark, which becomes black and furrowed with age. The fall color is bright gold but one of the types of Norway maple trees, Crimson King, develops deep reddish fall tones. One of the important items of Norway maple tree info is regarding its root system. Roots can become a hazard due to the huge number of surface roots the plant produces.
How to Grow Norway Maple Trees
Acer platanoides is hardy to United States Department of Agriculture zones 4 to 7. This remarkably adaptable tree performs well in either full sun or partial shade. While it prefers well drained, moist soil, it is drought tolerant for short periods of time, although some leaf drop may occur. Growing a Norway maple tree may require some training when the tree is young to help it develop a good strong central leader and stout scaffold. Plants transplant easily with little effect on the root system or foliage. Norway maple has good resistance to storm and ice damage and has a vigorous growth rate. These trees, if carefully managed, can quickly become attractive focal points of the shade garden.
Norway Maple Tree Care
One of the highlights of Norway maple tree care is managing the samaras, or seed fruits. These winged fruits can catch the wind and navigate far away from the parent tree. They germinate readily and can become an issue in rural settings or near native woods. Pruning at the end of the season, just before the samaras turn brown, can prevent wild seedlings from becoming a pest.
Other management is limited to supplemental watering in hot summers, once a year fertilizing with a good balanced food in early spring, and removing any damaged or diseased wood. These trees have few of the classic maple issues and are quite fine if left alone most of the time. While this adds to their popularity, caution should be observed in some regions where the plant is considered invasive.
Norway Maple Tree Info
Maple trees are classics of the landscape genre. Norway maple (Acer platanoides) has made its own place in the culture and is a common shade tree that resembles sugar maples. The plant has several seasons of interest and retains a compact crown and dense growth. Norway maple has high tolerance to pollution and is adaptable to many soils including clay, sand or acidic conditions. This elegant tree is a useful addition to the landscape, provided some care is taken to minimize seedlings, which are rampant the following season.
The Norway maple was introduced by John Bartram to Philadelphia in 1756. It quickly became a popular shade tree due to its adaptability and attractive form. However, in some areas of the United States, it has begun to replace native populations of maples and may be invasive from the northeastern U.S. south to Tennessee and Virginia. It is also a plant of concern in the Pacific Northwest.
Trees can grow up to 90 feet in height and have nicely rounded, compact crowns. Young trees have smooth bark, which becomes black and furrowed with age. The fall color is bright gold but one of the types of Norway maple trees, Crimson King, develops deep reddish fall tones. One of the important items of Norway maple tree info is regarding its root system. Roots can become a hazard due to the huge number of surface roots the plant produces.
How to Grow Norway Maple Trees
Acer platanoides is hardy to United States Department of Agriculture zones 4 to 7. This remarkably adaptable tree performs well in either full sun or partial shade. While it prefers well drained, moist soil, it is drought tolerant for short periods of time, although some leaf drop may occur. Growing a Norway maple tree may require some training when the tree is young to help it develop a good strong central leader and stout scaffold. Plants transplant easily with little effect on the root system or foliage. Norway maple has good resistance to storm and ice damage and has a vigorous growth rate. These trees, if carefully managed, can quickly become attractive focal points of the shade garden.
Norway Maple Tree Care
One of the highlights of Norway maple tree care is managing the samaras, or seed fruits. These winged fruits can catch the wind and navigate far away from the parent tree. They germinate readily and can become an issue in rural settings or near native woods. Pruning at the end of the season, just before the samaras turn brown, can prevent wild seedlings from becoming a pest.
Other management is limited to supplemental watering in hot summers, once a year fertilizing with a good balanced food in early spring, and removing any damaged or diseased wood. These trees have few of the classic maple issues and are quite fine if left alone most of the time. While this adds to their popularity, caution should be observed in some regions where the plant is considered invasive.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月31日
Although lacebark elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is native to Asia, it was introduced to the United States in 1794. Since that time, it has become a popular landscape tree, suitable for growing in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9. Read on for more helpful lacebark elm information.
Lacebark Elm Information
Also known as Chinese elm, lacebark elm is a medium size tree that typically reaches heights of 40 to 50 feet. It is valued for its shiny, dark green foliage and rounded shape. The multiple colors and rich textures of lacebark elm bark (the focus of its name) are an added bonus. Lacebark elm provides shelter, food and nesting sites for a variety of birds, and the leaves attract a number of butterfly larvae.
Lacebark Elm Pros and Cons
If you’re thinking about planting lacebark elm, growing this versatile tree is easy in well-drained soil, although it tolerates nearly any type of soil, including clay. It is a good shade tree and withstands a certain amount of drought. It is happy in prairies, meadows or home gardens. Unlike Siberian elm, lacebark is not considered to be a trash tree. Unfortunately, the two are frequently confused in nurseries.
One strong selling point is that lacebark elm has proven to be more resistant to Dutch elm disease, a deadly disease that often befalls other types of elm trees. It is also resistant to elm leaf beetle and Japanese beetle, both common elm tree pests. Any disease problems, including cankers, rots, leaf spots and wilt, tend to be relatively minor. There aren’t a lot of negatives when it comes to lacebark elm tree growing. However, the branches sometimes break when exposed to strong winds or laden with heavy snow or ice. Additionally, lacebark is considered to be invasive in some areas of the eastern and southwestern United States. It’s always a good idea to check with your local cooperative extension office before growing lacebark elm trees.
Care of Chinese Lacebark Elms
Once established, care of Chinese lacebark elms is uninvolved. However, careful training and staking when the tree is young will get your lacebark elm off to a good start. Otherwise, water regularly during spring, summer and early autumn. Although lacebark elm is relatively drought tolerant, regular irrigation means a healthier, more attractive tree. Lacebark elms don’t require a lot of fertilizer, but a once or twice yearly application of a high-nitrogen fertilizer ensures the tree has proper nutrition if soil is poor or growth appears slow. Fertilize lacebark elm in early spring and again in late autumn, well before the soil freezes.
It’s critical to select a fertilizer that releases nitrogen into the soil slowly, as a quick release of nitrogen can cause weak growth and severe structural damage that invites pests and disease.
Lacebark Elm Information
Also known as Chinese elm, lacebark elm is a medium size tree that typically reaches heights of 40 to 50 feet. It is valued for its shiny, dark green foliage and rounded shape. The multiple colors and rich textures of lacebark elm bark (the focus of its name) are an added bonus. Lacebark elm provides shelter, food and nesting sites for a variety of birds, and the leaves attract a number of butterfly larvae.
Lacebark Elm Pros and Cons
If you’re thinking about planting lacebark elm, growing this versatile tree is easy in well-drained soil, although it tolerates nearly any type of soil, including clay. It is a good shade tree and withstands a certain amount of drought. It is happy in prairies, meadows or home gardens. Unlike Siberian elm, lacebark is not considered to be a trash tree. Unfortunately, the two are frequently confused in nurseries.
One strong selling point is that lacebark elm has proven to be more resistant to Dutch elm disease, a deadly disease that often befalls other types of elm trees. It is also resistant to elm leaf beetle and Japanese beetle, both common elm tree pests. Any disease problems, including cankers, rots, leaf spots and wilt, tend to be relatively minor. There aren’t a lot of negatives when it comes to lacebark elm tree growing. However, the branches sometimes break when exposed to strong winds or laden with heavy snow or ice. Additionally, lacebark is considered to be invasive in some areas of the eastern and southwestern United States. It’s always a good idea to check with your local cooperative extension office before growing lacebark elm trees.
Care of Chinese Lacebark Elms
Once established, care of Chinese lacebark elms is uninvolved. However, careful training and staking when the tree is young will get your lacebark elm off to a good start. Otherwise, water regularly during spring, summer and early autumn. Although lacebark elm is relatively drought tolerant, regular irrigation means a healthier, more attractive tree. Lacebark elms don’t require a lot of fertilizer, but a once or twice yearly application of a high-nitrogen fertilizer ensures the tree has proper nutrition if soil is poor or growth appears slow. Fertilize lacebark elm in early spring and again in late autumn, well before the soil freezes.
It’s critical to select a fertilizer that releases nitrogen into the soil slowly, as a quick release of nitrogen can cause weak growth and severe structural damage that invites pests and disease.
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Miss Chen
2017年08月30日
El Marrubio (Marrubium vulgare) es una planta perenne tipo herbácea nativa de Europa y Asia de hojas con forma oval y pequeñas flores blancas. También es conocido popularmente por nombres como Hortelana o Camarruego. Para aprovechar sus propiedades medicinales se utilizan las hojas (frescas o secas), aplicada localmente como cataplasma o incluso se puede infusionar aceite para utilizarlo de forma externa cuando preparar remedios naturales. Lo podemos tomar en infusión utilizando la planta seca o fresca.
Si te interesan los remedios caseros (elaborar cremas, aceites de plantas medicinales, mascarillas, desodorantes, pasta de dientes, champú, etc.) aquí puedes ver más
propiedades medicinales marrubio Propiedades medicinales del Marrubio:
Esta planta se ha utilizado tradicionalmente por su acción espectorante
Favorece la secreción de moco de los bronquios
Protege al hígado
Mejora los trastornos del sistema respiratorio
Tiene propiedades vasodilatadoras
Alivia el ardor de estómago o agruras
Combate el cansancio y la debilidad físicas
Estimula la formación de bilis y de jugos gástricos
El Marrubio combate la anemia
Ayuda a eliminar los gases o flatulencias
Elimina parásitos gastrointestinales
Combate la caída del cabello y la caspa
En caso de reuma aplicar el aceite dando un masaje
El Marrubio estimula el apetito
Estimula el funcionamiento del sistema inmunitario
Es capaz de bajar la fiebre
Evita la acumulación de líquidos debido a su efecto diurético
Regula el ritmo cardiaco, muy beneficioso en caso de arritmias y taquicardias
Mejora las molestias abdominales causadas por mala digestión
El marrubio favorece el buen funcionamiento de los riñones
Elimina o disminuye los dolores provocados por la menstruación
Reduce los niveles de grasa en la sangre
Baja los niveles de azúcar en sangre, por lo que tiene un efecto hipoglucemiante
Mejora el estado general de la piel, favoreciendo la curación en casos de heridas, quemaduras, psoriasis, eccemas, abscesos, acné, dermatitis o forúnculos.
Si te interesan los remedios caseros (elaborar cremas, aceites de plantas medicinales, mascarillas, desodorantes, pasta de dientes, champú, etc.) aquí puedes ver más
propiedades medicinales marrubio Propiedades medicinales del Marrubio:
Esta planta se ha utilizado tradicionalmente por su acción espectorante
Favorece la secreción de moco de los bronquios
Protege al hígado
Mejora los trastornos del sistema respiratorio
Tiene propiedades vasodilatadoras
Alivia el ardor de estómago o agruras
Combate el cansancio y la debilidad físicas
Estimula la formación de bilis y de jugos gástricos
El Marrubio combate la anemia
Ayuda a eliminar los gases o flatulencias
Elimina parásitos gastrointestinales
Combate la caída del cabello y la caspa
En caso de reuma aplicar el aceite dando un masaje
El Marrubio estimula el apetito
Estimula el funcionamiento del sistema inmunitario
Es capaz de bajar la fiebre
Evita la acumulación de líquidos debido a su efecto diurético
Regula el ritmo cardiaco, muy beneficioso en caso de arritmias y taquicardias
Mejora las molestias abdominales causadas por mala digestión
El marrubio favorece el buen funcionamiento de los riñones
Elimina o disminuye los dolores provocados por la menstruación
Reduce los niveles de grasa en la sangre
Baja los niveles de azúcar en sangre, por lo que tiene un efecto hipoglucemiante
Mejora el estado general de la piel, favoreciendo la curación en casos de heridas, quemaduras, psoriasis, eccemas, abscesos, acné, dermatitis o forúnculos.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月30日
Native to Pakistan, India, Southeast Asia and Australia, chinaberry tree information tells us it was introduced as an ornamental specimen to the United Sates in 1930 and for a period of time became the darling of landscapers in the southern United States. Today, the chinaberry tree is considered something of a pest due to its reseeding propensity and easy naturalization.
What is Chinaberry?
Chinaberry is a member of the Mahogany family (Meliaceae) and is also known as “China Tree” and “Pride of India.” So, what is chinaberry tree?
Growing chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach) have a dense spreading habitat attaining heights of between 30 to 50 feet tall and hardy in USDA zones 7-11. Growing chinaberry trees are prized as shade trees in their native habitat and bear pale purple tube-like blooms with a heavenly scent much like southern magnolia trees. They are found in fields, prairies, along roadsides and at the edge of wooded areas. The resulting fruit, marble sized drupes, are light yellow gradually becoming wrinkled and white over the course of the winter months. These berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity but the juicy pulp is enjoyed by many bird varieties, often resulting in rather “drunken” behavior.
Additional Chinaberry Tree Information
The leaves of the growing chinaberry tree are large, about 1 ½ feet long, lance shaped, slightly serrated and dark green atop and paler green below. These leaves smell nowhere near as enchanting as the flower; in fact, when crushed they have a particularly obnoxious odor. Chinaberry trees are resilient specimens and can be quite messy from the dropping berries and leaves. They spread easily, if allowed, and, as such, are classified as an invasive tree in the southeastern United States. This prolific mahogany member grows rapidly but has a short life span.
Chinaberry Uses
As mentioned above, the chinaberry is a valuable shade tree in its endemic regions due to its large, spreading canopy. Chinaberry uses in the southeastern regions of the United States have been used for just this attribute and were commonly added to the home landscape prior to the 1980’s. The most commonly planted variety is the Texas umbrella tree with a slightly longer life span than other chinaberries and a lovely, distinct rounded shape. Chinaberry fruit can be dried, dyed and then strung into necklaces and bracelets as beads. At one time, the seeds of the drupes were used as a narcotic; refer to the toxicity of the fruit and the tipsy, gorging birds. Today, the chinaberry is still sold in nurseries but is less likely to be utilized in landscapes. Not only is it a threat to the natural ecosystem by its encroaching habit, but its messy and, more importantly, shallow root systems tend to clog drains and damage septic systems. Growing chinaberry trees also have weak limbs too, which break easily during severe weather, creating yet another mess.
Chinaberry Plant Care
If, after reading all the above information, you decide you just must have a specimen of the chinaberry in your garden, purchase a disease free certified plant at the nursery. Chinaberry plant care is not complex once the tree is established. Plant the tree in full sun in most any soil type within the USDA zones 7-11. The tree should be watered regularly, although it will tolerate some drought and needs no irrigation through the winter months.
Prune your chinaberry tree to remove root and shoot suckers and maintain the umbrella-like canopy.
What is Chinaberry?
Chinaberry is a member of the Mahogany family (Meliaceae) and is also known as “China Tree” and “Pride of India.” So, what is chinaberry tree?
Growing chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach) have a dense spreading habitat attaining heights of between 30 to 50 feet tall and hardy in USDA zones 7-11. Growing chinaberry trees are prized as shade trees in their native habitat and bear pale purple tube-like blooms with a heavenly scent much like southern magnolia trees. They are found in fields, prairies, along roadsides and at the edge of wooded areas. The resulting fruit, marble sized drupes, are light yellow gradually becoming wrinkled and white over the course of the winter months. These berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity but the juicy pulp is enjoyed by many bird varieties, often resulting in rather “drunken” behavior.
Additional Chinaberry Tree Information
The leaves of the growing chinaberry tree are large, about 1 ½ feet long, lance shaped, slightly serrated and dark green atop and paler green below. These leaves smell nowhere near as enchanting as the flower; in fact, when crushed they have a particularly obnoxious odor. Chinaberry trees are resilient specimens and can be quite messy from the dropping berries and leaves. They spread easily, if allowed, and, as such, are classified as an invasive tree in the southeastern United States. This prolific mahogany member grows rapidly but has a short life span.
Chinaberry Uses
As mentioned above, the chinaberry is a valuable shade tree in its endemic regions due to its large, spreading canopy. Chinaberry uses in the southeastern regions of the United States have been used for just this attribute and were commonly added to the home landscape prior to the 1980’s. The most commonly planted variety is the Texas umbrella tree with a slightly longer life span than other chinaberries and a lovely, distinct rounded shape. Chinaberry fruit can be dried, dyed and then strung into necklaces and bracelets as beads. At one time, the seeds of the drupes were used as a narcotic; refer to the toxicity of the fruit and the tipsy, gorging birds. Today, the chinaberry is still sold in nurseries but is less likely to be utilized in landscapes. Not only is it a threat to the natural ecosystem by its encroaching habit, but its messy and, more importantly, shallow root systems tend to clog drains and damage septic systems. Growing chinaberry trees also have weak limbs too, which break easily during severe weather, creating yet another mess.
Chinaberry Plant Care
If, after reading all the above information, you decide you just must have a specimen of the chinaberry in your garden, purchase a disease free certified plant at the nursery. Chinaberry plant care is not complex once the tree is established. Plant the tree in full sun in most any soil type within the USDA zones 7-11. The tree should be watered regularly, although it will tolerate some drought and needs no irrigation through the winter months.
Prune your chinaberry tree to remove root and shoot suckers and maintain the umbrella-like canopy.
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Miss Chen
2017年08月30日
El ginseng es una raíz de la planta Panax ginseng que se ha utilizado como remedio natural en la medicina tradicional de países de Asia como Corea o China y que se ha extendido a todo el mundo. De hecho, se dice que el ginseng es el remedio herbal más utilizado en todo el mundo.
Y es que esta raíz ha sido la solución natural que se ha utilizado para remediar multitud de problemas de salud durante miles de años, no en vano se le llamaba el “curalo todo“. Tienes motivos de sobra para cultivar ginseng en casa. Los principales responsables de las propiedades y beneficios del ginseng son los ginsenósidos, sustancias activas de esta raíz.
¿Cuáles son los beneficios del ginseng? En este artículo vamos a ver para qué es bueno el ginseng, pero además te recomiendo que leas otros artículos sobre remedios caseros que puedes preparar con plantas medicinales.
11 beneficios del consumo de Ginseng
1.- Aumenta la concentración y el aprendizaje. El ginseng, junto con el ginkgo biloba, mejora la concentración y el aprendizaje, siendo un remedio natural para estimular las funciones cognitivas y en general la actividad del sistema nervioso central.
2.- Estimula el funcionamiento del sistema inmunitario. Nos ayuda a evitar ponernos enfermos, como en el caso de gripes, resfriados, etc. y en el caso de caer enfermos nos ayuda a recuperarnos antes. Además tiene un efecto antitumoral debido a que algunos polisacáridos del ginseng aumentan la actividad de las células natural killer (NK) que nos defienden ante el cáncer. Por otra parte, los ginsenósidos han demostrado tener acción antimetastásica.
3.- El ginseng mejora el estado de ánimo. Debido a su efecto tónico y restaurador, ha sido utilizado tradicionalmente para mejorar el estado de ánimo, es por esto que se utiliza tambén en casos de depresión leve.
4.- Tiene acción antiinflamatoria y analgésica. El ginseng tiene efecto antiinflamatorio y analgésico debido al efecto que causa sobre el sistema nervioso central, el cual sería similar al de los opiáceos. Por otra parte, algunos de los ginsenósidos del ginsen tiene un efecto inhibidor del proceso inflamatorio.
5.- Mejora la resistencia del organismo. El ginseng es una raíz con acción adaptógena, es decir, que mejora la respuesta de nuestro cuerpo ante situaciones de sobreesfuerzo.
6.- Aumenta los niveles de energía. El ginseng combate el estrés y el cansancio, resultando un complemento natural excelente durante épocas de astenia producidas por a un alto gasto físico y mental dando un efecto vigorizante.
7.- Se utiliza para tratar la fatiga física y mental. Antiguamente se usaba como tónico y reconstituyente por la capacidad que tiene el ginseng para dar energía, siendo común su consumo en personas mayores, convalecientes, que estén pasando periodos de astenia, etc.
8.- Reduce los síntomas de la menopausia y del síndrome premenstrual. Debido a la acción analgésica de la que hablábamos antes, el ginseng es un excelente remedio natural para reducir o eliminar los síntomas derivados de la menopausia así como de los dolores y la hinchazón causados por el síndrome premenstrual.
9.- Tiene efectos muy positivos sobre el sistema cardiovascular. Tradicionalmente se ha utilizado el ginseng para evitar y combatir trastornos circulatorios, para reducir la tensión arterial, regular las arritmias, mejorar la función del corazón y proteger el miocardio.
10.- El ginseng podría reducir los niveles de glucosa en sangre. Esta acción hipoglucemiante podría ser debida a los panaxanos con los que cuenta en su composición el ginseng. El ginseng resulta ser un buen remedio antidiabético.
11.- Tiene efectos positivos sobre la úlcera gastroduodenal. Se he podido comprobar que el ginseng tiene acción demulgente, es decir, que mejora la úlcera gástrica y favorece su curación, ya que, reduce la adhesión de la bacteria Helicobacter Pylori principal causante de las úlceras de este tipo.
* El uso de ginseng no está recomendado si…
Tomas medicación para la depresión porque podría interferir con ésta.
Estás embarazada o dando el pecho.
Si tienes insomnio. Como el ginseng puede actuar como un estimulante, tómalo sólo por las mañanas. Además la cafeína de algunas bebidas pueden actuar en sinergia con el ginseng y ser más estimulantes.
Podría interactuar con medicación para los diabéticos, si es tu caso consulta con tu médico antes de tomarlo.
¿Cuánto ginseng hay que tomar?
Dependerá de cada individuo, de su situación particular y del objetivo con el que se tome. Lo mejor es que acudas a un profesional de la salud que pueda indicarte qué cantidad es la óptima en tu caso, durante cuánto tiempo y cómo has de tomar el ginseng.
El ginseng se puede tomar de diferentes formas, como por ejemplo en tintura, preparando una infusión con un poco de la raíz rallada, en ampollas, etc.
Y es que esta raíz ha sido la solución natural que se ha utilizado para remediar multitud de problemas de salud durante miles de años, no en vano se le llamaba el “curalo todo“. Tienes motivos de sobra para cultivar ginseng en casa. Los principales responsables de las propiedades y beneficios del ginseng son los ginsenósidos, sustancias activas de esta raíz.
¿Cuáles son los beneficios del ginseng? En este artículo vamos a ver para qué es bueno el ginseng, pero además te recomiendo que leas otros artículos sobre remedios caseros que puedes preparar con plantas medicinales.
11 beneficios del consumo de Ginseng
1.- Aumenta la concentración y el aprendizaje. El ginseng, junto con el ginkgo biloba, mejora la concentración y el aprendizaje, siendo un remedio natural para estimular las funciones cognitivas y en general la actividad del sistema nervioso central.
2.- Estimula el funcionamiento del sistema inmunitario. Nos ayuda a evitar ponernos enfermos, como en el caso de gripes, resfriados, etc. y en el caso de caer enfermos nos ayuda a recuperarnos antes. Además tiene un efecto antitumoral debido a que algunos polisacáridos del ginseng aumentan la actividad de las células natural killer (NK) que nos defienden ante el cáncer. Por otra parte, los ginsenósidos han demostrado tener acción antimetastásica.
3.- El ginseng mejora el estado de ánimo. Debido a su efecto tónico y restaurador, ha sido utilizado tradicionalmente para mejorar el estado de ánimo, es por esto que se utiliza tambén en casos de depresión leve.
4.- Tiene acción antiinflamatoria y analgésica. El ginseng tiene efecto antiinflamatorio y analgésico debido al efecto que causa sobre el sistema nervioso central, el cual sería similar al de los opiáceos. Por otra parte, algunos de los ginsenósidos del ginsen tiene un efecto inhibidor del proceso inflamatorio.
5.- Mejora la resistencia del organismo. El ginseng es una raíz con acción adaptógena, es decir, que mejora la respuesta de nuestro cuerpo ante situaciones de sobreesfuerzo.
6.- Aumenta los niveles de energía. El ginseng combate el estrés y el cansancio, resultando un complemento natural excelente durante épocas de astenia producidas por a un alto gasto físico y mental dando un efecto vigorizante.
7.- Se utiliza para tratar la fatiga física y mental. Antiguamente se usaba como tónico y reconstituyente por la capacidad que tiene el ginseng para dar energía, siendo común su consumo en personas mayores, convalecientes, que estén pasando periodos de astenia, etc.
8.- Reduce los síntomas de la menopausia y del síndrome premenstrual. Debido a la acción analgésica de la que hablábamos antes, el ginseng es un excelente remedio natural para reducir o eliminar los síntomas derivados de la menopausia así como de los dolores y la hinchazón causados por el síndrome premenstrual.
9.- Tiene efectos muy positivos sobre el sistema cardiovascular. Tradicionalmente se ha utilizado el ginseng para evitar y combatir trastornos circulatorios, para reducir la tensión arterial, regular las arritmias, mejorar la función del corazón y proteger el miocardio.
10.- El ginseng podría reducir los niveles de glucosa en sangre. Esta acción hipoglucemiante podría ser debida a los panaxanos con los que cuenta en su composición el ginseng. El ginseng resulta ser un buen remedio antidiabético.
11.- Tiene efectos positivos sobre la úlcera gastroduodenal. Se he podido comprobar que el ginseng tiene acción demulgente, es decir, que mejora la úlcera gástrica y favorece su curación, ya que, reduce la adhesión de la bacteria Helicobacter Pylori principal causante de las úlceras de este tipo.
* El uso de ginseng no está recomendado si…
Tomas medicación para la depresión porque podría interferir con ésta.
Estás embarazada o dando el pecho.
Si tienes insomnio. Como el ginseng puede actuar como un estimulante, tómalo sólo por las mañanas. Además la cafeína de algunas bebidas pueden actuar en sinergia con el ginseng y ser más estimulantes.
Podría interactuar con medicación para los diabéticos, si es tu caso consulta con tu médico antes de tomarlo.
¿Cuánto ginseng hay que tomar?
Dependerá de cada individuo, de su situación particular y del objetivo con el que se tome. Lo mejor es que acudas a un profesional de la salud que pueda indicarte qué cantidad es la óptima en tu caso, durante cuánto tiempo y cómo has de tomar el ginseng.
El ginseng se puede tomar de diferentes formas, como por ejemplo en tintura, preparando una infusión con un poco de la raíz rallada, en ampollas, etc.
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Miss Chen
2017年08月30日
El té negro se obtiene del arbusto Camelia sinensis, que es originario de Asia. De este arbusto se cosechan las hojas que, según cómo se preparen se obtendrá té verde, té rojo o té negro. Para elaborar el té negro las hojas se dejan oxidar, algo que no ocurre con el té verde. Durante este proceso de oxidación el té negro tomará su sabor y color característico. Vamos a ver para qué es bueno el té negro.
Propiedades del té negro
Contiene polifenoles (con acción antioxidante), taninos, teína, antocianinas, proteínas vegetales, vitaminas del grupo B, k y minerales como el magnesio, calcio, fósforo o zinc.
El té negro tiene acción astringente, diurética, antienvejecimiento, estimulante, cardioprotectora.
Beneficios del consumo del té negro
PROPIEDADES TE NEGROPreviene los daños de los radicales libres
Ayuda a reducir el riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardiovasculares
Protege los capilares oculares
Elimina el exceso de líquidos del cuerpo
Tiene un ligero efecto saciante
El té negro nos ayuda a prevenir las caries
Es un remedio natural para la diarrea
Puede ser beneficioso para trastornos gastrointestinales
Reduce el cansancio mental
El té negro podría mejorar la memoria y el aprendizaje
Mantiene nuestra piel en buen estado
Cuida de nuestra salud ocular
Nos protege de sufrir enfermedades cardiovasculares
Mejora la concentración
Ayuda a combatir infecciones del aparato urinario como la cistitis
Retrasa el envejecimiento
Puede ayudarnos a recuperarnos antes de gripes y resfriados
El té negro tiene efecto estimulante
Su consumo está contraindicado durante el embarazo y lactancia
¿Cómo preparar una infusión de té negro? Pon una cucharadita de café de té negro en una taza y añade agua caliente (que no llegue a hervir), tápalo y deja reposar durante 3 a 5 minutos. Después cuela y endulza si lo deseas con extracto líquido de stevia
Propiedades del té negro
Contiene polifenoles (con acción antioxidante), taninos, teína, antocianinas, proteínas vegetales, vitaminas del grupo B, k y minerales como el magnesio, calcio, fósforo o zinc.
El té negro tiene acción astringente, diurética, antienvejecimiento, estimulante, cardioprotectora.
Beneficios del consumo del té negro
PROPIEDADES TE NEGROPreviene los daños de los radicales libres
Ayuda a reducir el riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardiovasculares
Protege los capilares oculares
Elimina el exceso de líquidos del cuerpo
Tiene un ligero efecto saciante
El té negro nos ayuda a prevenir las caries
Es un remedio natural para la diarrea
Puede ser beneficioso para trastornos gastrointestinales
Reduce el cansancio mental
El té negro podría mejorar la memoria y el aprendizaje
Mantiene nuestra piel en buen estado
Cuida de nuestra salud ocular
Nos protege de sufrir enfermedades cardiovasculares
Mejora la concentración
Ayuda a combatir infecciones del aparato urinario como la cistitis
Retrasa el envejecimiento
Puede ayudarnos a recuperarnos antes de gripes y resfriados
El té negro tiene efecto estimulante
Su consumo está contraindicado durante el embarazo y lactancia
¿Cómo preparar una infusión de té negro? Pon una cucharadita de café de té negro en una taza y añade agua caliente (que no llegue a hervir), tápalo y deja reposar durante 3 a 5 minutos. Después cuela y endulza si lo deseas con extracto líquido de stevia
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月30日
Also known as goutweed and snow on the mountain, bishop’s weed is a rambunctious plant native to western Asia and Europe. It has naturalized across most of the United States, where it isn’t always welcome due to its extreme invasive tendencies. However, bishop’s weed plant may be just the thing for tough areas with poor soil or excessive shade; it will grow where most plants are doomed to fail. A variegated form of bishop’s weed plant is popular in home gardens. This form, (Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’) displays small, bluish-green leaves with white edges. The creamy white color provides a luminous effect in shady areas, which probably explains why bishop’s weed plant is also known as “snow on the mountain.” Eventually, you may notice variegation loss in bishop’s weed plants. If your bishop’s weed is losing its variegation, read on for information.
Variegation Loss in Bishop’s Weed
Why is my snow on the mountain losing color? Well, for starters, it’s normal for the variegated form of bishop’s weed to revert back to solid green. You may even notice areas of solid green leaves and variegated leaves mixed together in a single patch. Unfortunately, you may not have much control over this phenomenon.
Variegation loss in bishop’s weed may be more prevalent in shady areas, where the plant has the misfortune of both low light and low chlorophyll, which are required for photosynthesis. Going green may be a survival tactic; as the plant goes green, it produces more chlorophyll and is able to absorb more energy from sunlight.
You may be able to do some trimming and pruning of trees or shrubs that keep your bishop’s weed plant in shade. Otherwise, variegation loss in bishop’s weed is probably irreversible. The only answer is to learn to enjoy the non-variegated, bluish-green leaves. After all, it’s just as attractive.
Variegation Loss in Bishop’s Weed
Why is my snow on the mountain losing color? Well, for starters, it’s normal for the variegated form of bishop’s weed to revert back to solid green. You may even notice areas of solid green leaves and variegated leaves mixed together in a single patch. Unfortunately, you may not have much control over this phenomenon.
Variegation loss in bishop’s weed may be more prevalent in shady areas, where the plant has the misfortune of both low light and low chlorophyll, which are required for photosynthesis. Going green may be a survival tactic; as the plant goes green, it produces more chlorophyll and is able to absorb more energy from sunlight.
You may be able to do some trimming and pruning of trees or shrubs that keep your bishop’s weed plant in shade. Otherwise, variegation loss in bishop’s weed is probably irreversible. The only answer is to learn to enjoy the non-variegated, bluish-green leaves. After all, it’s just as attractive.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月26日
Vietnamese cilantro is a plant that’s native to Southeast Asia, where its leaves are a very popular culinary ingredient. It has a taste similar to the cilantro normally grown in America, with the added bonus of being able to thrive in the summer heat. Keep reading to learn more about growing Vietnamese cilantro herbs.
Vietnamese Coriander vs. Cilantro
The Vietnamese cilantro plant (Persicaria odorata syn. Polygonum odoratum) is also frequently called Cambodian mint, Vietnamese coriander, and Rau Ram. It’s not the same thing as the cilantro usually eaten in Western cuisine, but it is similar.
In Southeast Asian cooking, it’s actually more often used in the place of peppermint. It has a very strong, smoky flavor and, because of its strength, should be used in quantities about half that of cilantro. The biggest benefit to growing Vietnamese cilantro over “regular” cilantro is its ability to take the summer heat. If your summers are at all hot, you’re likely to have trouble growing cilantro and keeping it from bolting. Vietnamese cilantro, on the other hand, loves hot weather and will grow straight through the summer.
Growing Vietnamese Cilantro in Gardens
The Vietnamese cilantro plant is so used to hot weather, in fact, that you might have trouble keeping it going outside of a tropical environment. It’s necessary to keep its soil moist at all times – allow it to dry out and it will wilt almost immediately.
It’s a low, creeping plant that will spread into groundcover if given enough time. It can’t handle temperatures below freezing, but if grown in a pot and brought inside under bright light for the winter, it can last for many seasons. It grows best in filtered sunlight, but it can also handle bright sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. It prefers a sheltered spot protected from the elements and lots of water.
Vietnamese Coriander vs. Cilantro
The Vietnamese cilantro plant (Persicaria odorata syn. Polygonum odoratum) is also frequently called Cambodian mint, Vietnamese coriander, and Rau Ram. It’s not the same thing as the cilantro usually eaten in Western cuisine, but it is similar.
In Southeast Asian cooking, it’s actually more often used in the place of peppermint. It has a very strong, smoky flavor and, because of its strength, should be used in quantities about half that of cilantro. The biggest benefit to growing Vietnamese cilantro over “regular” cilantro is its ability to take the summer heat. If your summers are at all hot, you’re likely to have trouble growing cilantro and keeping it from bolting. Vietnamese cilantro, on the other hand, loves hot weather and will grow straight through the summer.
Growing Vietnamese Cilantro in Gardens
The Vietnamese cilantro plant is so used to hot weather, in fact, that you might have trouble keeping it going outside of a tropical environment. It’s necessary to keep its soil moist at all times – allow it to dry out and it will wilt almost immediately.
It’s a low, creeping plant that will spread into groundcover if given enough time. It can’t handle temperatures below freezing, but if grown in a pot and brought inside under bright light for the winter, it can last for many seasons. It grows best in filtered sunlight, but it can also handle bright sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. It prefers a sheltered spot protected from the elements and lots of water.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月26日
Curcuma longa is a sterile triploid organism that has evolved through natural selection and propagation. A relative of ginger and sharing similar growing conditions, it is a hybrid of the wild turmeric found in Southern Asia, with India being the predominant producer of growing turmeric plants for trade. Turmeric can also be found in China (where it has been cultivated since the seventh century), Jamaica, Indonesia and Malaysia. Let’s learn more about this plant, its benefits and how to grow turmeric in the home or garden.
What Does the Turmeric Plant Look Like?
Turmeric plants grow to 3 feet high with large, 5-inch, deep green leaves. The blooms are green and white edged with vibrant pink and yellow.
Turmeric Benefits
Growing turmeric plants are great sources of vitamin C, magnesium and potassium, but the list of turmeric benefits doesn’t stop there. With the cultivation of turmeric dating from 300 BC by the Harappan civilization, turmeric has been long found to have a plethora of medicinal benefits. Arthritis, muscle sprains, swelling, and pain caused by injury or surgical incision has been shown to be relieved. Stomach and liver ailments, skin diseases and some heart related diseases can all be aided with the use of turmeric plants. It can be utilized as a blood purifier, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant too. Growing turmeric and using the Curcumin from the plants may aid in the battle against certain types of cancer, including leukemia. Further studies have shown that turmeric plants may also be beneficial to those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. In China, the plants have been used as a treatment for depression. There are additional turmeric benefits to one’s daily life, such as its use in cosmetics or sunscreen, as a home remedy for sunburn, as a dye for the body or cloth, and even as a depilatory for Indian women. It is widely reputed to aid in digestion and for this reason is a major ingredient in Indian cuisine, including curry. Turmeric is also the ingredient which lends its brilliant yellow color to mustards.
Can You Grow Turmeric?
Can you grow turmeric? Sure, although turmeric plants are really better suited to open fields with a climate that is not easily found in North America. That said, with the correct conditions, I would give it a go. A hardy ginger, growing turmeric plants require certain conditions such as humid warm weather and significant rain. When growing these plants in the home or garden, temperatures between 68-86 F. (20-30 C.) are required.
How to Grow Turmeric?
These hardy ginger relatives die back in the winter and pop back up in the spring, growing from a system of rhizomes and propagating via vegetative reproduction. This means that each piece of rhizome has the capacity to become a new plant, provided each division has a piece of the crown. You can start growing turmeric this way with a small piece of rhizome gifted to you from another gardener or purchased from a nursery. Either way, you will soon have a forest of turmeric plants as they grow and spread rapidly. When one is growing turmeric, choose a morning sun exposure with afternoon part shade and moist clay to part clay soil. Planting takes place in the spring. Plant the section 4 inches deep, unless container gardening in which case 1 to 2 inches may be sufficient. Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant. Remember, these plants may be injured if temperatures fall below 50 F (10 C.).
What Does the Turmeric Plant Look Like?
Turmeric plants grow to 3 feet high with large, 5-inch, deep green leaves. The blooms are green and white edged with vibrant pink and yellow.
Turmeric Benefits
Growing turmeric plants are great sources of vitamin C, magnesium and potassium, but the list of turmeric benefits doesn’t stop there. With the cultivation of turmeric dating from 300 BC by the Harappan civilization, turmeric has been long found to have a plethora of medicinal benefits. Arthritis, muscle sprains, swelling, and pain caused by injury or surgical incision has been shown to be relieved. Stomach and liver ailments, skin diseases and some heart related diseases can all be aided with the use of turmeric plants. It can be utilized as a blood purifier, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant too. Growing turmeric and using the Curcumin from the plants may aid in the battle against certain types of cancer, including leukemia. Further studies have shown that turmeric plants may also be beneficial to those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. In China, the plants have been used as a treatment for depression. There are additional turmeric benefits to one’s daily life, such as its use in cosmetics or sunscreen, as a home remedy for sunburn, as a dye for the body or cloth, and even as a depilatory for Indian women. It is widely reputed to aid in digestion and for this reason is a major ingredient in Indian cuisine, including curry. Turmeric is also the ingredient which lends its brilliant yellow color to mustards.
Can You Grow Turmeric?
Can you grow turmeric? Sure, although turmeric plants are really better suited to open fields with a climate that is not easily found in North America. That said, with the correct conditions, I would give it a go. A hardy ginger, growing turmeric plants require certain conditions such as humid warm weather and significant rain. When growing these plants in the home or garden, temperatures between 68-86 F. (20-30 C.) are required.
How to Grow Turmeric?
These hardy ginger relatives die back in the winter and pop back up in the spring, growing from a system of rhizomes and propagating via vegetative reproduction. This means that each piece of rhizome has the capacity to become a new plant, provided each division has a piece of the crown. You can start growing turmeric this way with a small piece of rhizome gifted to you from another gardener or purchased from a nursery. Either way, you will soon have a forest of turmeric plants as they grow and spread rapidly. When one is growing turmeric, choose a morning sun exposure with afternoon part shade and moist clay to part clay soil. Planting takes place in the spring. Plant the section 4 inches deep, unless container gardening in which case 1 to 2 inches may be sufficient. Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant. Remember, these plants may be injured if temperatures fall below 50 F (10 C.).
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月26日
Peppergrass weeds, also known as perennial pepperweed plants, are imports from southeastern Europe and Asia. The weeds are invasive and quickly form dense stands that push out desirable native plants. Getting rid of peppergrass is very difficult since each plant produces thousands of seeds and also propagates from root segments. Read on for more perennial pepperweed information including tips for control of pepperweed plants.
Perennial Pepperweed Information
Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is a long-lived herbaceous perennial that is invasive throughout the western United States. It is known by a number of other common names including tall whitetop, perennial peppercress, peppergrass, ironweed and broad-leaved pepperweed. Peppergrass weeds establish quickly since they thrive in a wide range of environments. These include flood plains, pastures, wetlands, riparian areas, roadsides and backyards of residential areas. This weed is a problem throughout California where agencies in charge identify it as a noxious weed of enormous ecological concern.
Getting Rid of Peppergrass
The plants form new shoots from root buds in springtime. They form low-growing rosettes and flowering stems. The flowers produce seeds that mature in mid-summer. Peppergrass control is difficult since peppergrass weeds produce vast amounts of seeds. Their seeds grow quickly if they have enough water. Root segments produce buds that can generate new shoots. Peppergrass weeds store water in their extensive root system. This gives them a competitive advantage over other plants, where they crowd thickly into open areas and wetlands, shouldering out native plants that are beneficial to the environment. They can infest entire waterways and irrigation structures.
Cultural control of pepperweed plants starts with establishing competitive perennial vegetation. If your fields are full of vigorous sod-forming grasses, it will impede the spread of perennial pepperweed. Peppergrass control can also be achieved by planting herbaceous perennials in close rows, using shade trees and applying fabric or plastic mulches. You can also remove young plants by hand pulling them out. Burning is a good way of getting rid of accumulated thatch. Mowing is also useful for breaking up the mass of pepperweed, but it must be combined with herbicides. Otherwise, it produces new growth. Several herbicides available in commerce will control peppergrass weeds. You may have to apply them several times a year for several years to get rid of a dense buildup.
Perennial Pepperweed Information
Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is a long-lived herbaceous perennial that is invasive throughout the western United States. It is known by a number of other common names including tall whitetop, perennial peppercress, peppergrass, ironweed and broad-leaved pepperweed. Peppergrass weeds establish quickly since they thrive in a wide range of environments. These include flood plains, pastures, wetlands, riparian areas, roadsides and backyards of residential areas. This weed is a problem throughout California where agencies in charge identify it as a noxious weed of enormous ecological concern.
Getting Rid of Peppergrass
The plants form new shoots from root buds in springtime. They form low-growing rosettes and flowering stems. The flowers produce seeds that mature in mid-summer. Peppergrass control is difficult since peppergrass weeds produce vast amounts of seeds. Their seeds grow quickly if they have enough water. Root segments produce buds that can generate new shoots. Peppergrass weeds store water in their extensive root system. This gives them a competitive advantage over other plants, where they crowd thickly into open areas and wetlands, shouldering out native plants that are beneficial to the environment. They can infest entire waterways and irrigation structures.
Cultural control of pepperweed plants starts with establishing competitive perennial vegetation. If your fields are full of vigorous sod-forming grasses, it will impede the spread of perennial pepperweed. Peppergrass control can also be achieved by planting herbaceous perennials in close rows, using shade trees and applying fabric or plastic mulches. You can also remove young plants by hand pulling them out. Burning is a good way of getting rid of accumulated thatch. Mowing is also useful for breaking up the mass of pepperweed, but it must be combined with herbicides. Otherwise, it produces new growth. Several herbicides available in commerce will control peppergrass weeds. You may have to apply them several times a year for several years to get rid of a dense buildup.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月25日
Lemongrassis an exotic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has become popular in a host of international cuisines, has a lovely citrusy scent and medicinal applications. Add to that its ability to repel some insect pests and its elegant 6-foot-tall arching stems and this is a plant you will love to grow. Caring for the plant is easy, but one thing it is fussy about is water. Knowing when to water lemongrass and how much the plant requires is helpful.
Watering Lemongrass
As a native of Southeastern Asia, lemongrass prefers hot, humid weather. It will thrive in many soil levels but can be killed when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.). During the growing season, it is important to keep the plant hydrated regularly. How often should I water lemongrass? The answer is as easy as sticking your finger in the soil. If you have never grown lemongrass before, you may wonder about its care. Lemongrass plant watering is one of the most important aspects to growing healthy plants. These herbaceous grass-like plants can grow fast in hot weather and that rapid growth needs fuel. Lemongrass water requirements will vary dependent upon the type of soil you have. Sandy, loose soils will require more frequent watering, but those that are silty loam can retain moisture better and won’t need to be irrigated as frequently. Additionally, the use of a layer of organic mulch can enhance soil water retention while also adding nutrients slowly to the soil.
When to Water Lemongrass
The best time to water any plant is early morning or late afternoon, and watering lemongrass is no different. These plants should never be allowed to dry out completely. Their native soils are rich, moist and fertile, which means you should mimic these conditions in the garden. Lemongrass watering should take into consideration that the plant prefers regular rainfall and humid conditions. In arid regions, water at least every other day and provide mist. In temperate regions where rainfall is plentiful, insert a finger into soil around the plant’s roots up to the first knuckle. If soil is dry, it is time to water. Irrigate deeply to get to the roots when watering lemongrass.
How to Water Lemongrass in Containers
Lemongrass water requirements in pots is a bit different. Containers need good potting mix with plenty or organic compost mixed in. They should also have big enough drainage holes to prevent boggy soil. You may need to water daily to keep moisture levels up, as evaporation from the sides of the container will occur. Again, using some mulch over the top of the soil will help conserve moisture. Growing in containers is a great option for gardeners in cold climates since the container can be moved indoors for winter. Both in ground and container plants will stop growing in winter. Plants that aren’t actively growing need about half the water they did in summer. Always provide good circulation if overwintering the plant indoors to deter mildew problems.
Watering Lemongrass
As a native of Southeastern Asia, lemongrass prefers hot, humid weather. It will thrive in many soil levels but can be killed when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.). During the growing season, it is important to keep the plant hydrated regularly. How often should I water lemongrass? The answer is as easy as sticking your finger in the soil. If you have never grown lemongrass before, you may wonder about its care. Lemongrass plant watering is one of the most important aspects to growing healthy plants. These herbaceous grass-like plants can grow fast in hot weather and that rapid growth needs fuel. Lemongrass water requirements will vary dependent upon the type of soil you have. Sandy, loose soils will require more frequent watering, but those that are silty loam can retain moisture better and won’t need to be irrigated as frequently. Additionally, the use of a layer of organic mulch can enhance soil water retention while also adding nutrients slowly to the soil.
When to Water Lemongrass
The best time to water any plant is early morning or late afternoon, and watering lemongrass is no different. These plants should never be allowed to dry out completely. Their native soils are rich, moist and fertile, which means you should mimic these conditions in the garden. Lemongrass watering should take into consideration that the plant prefers regular rainfall and humid conditions. In arid regions, water at least every other day and provide mist. In temperate regions where rainfall is plentiful, insert a finger into soil around the plant’s roots up to the first knuckle. If soil is dry, it is time to water. Irrigate deeply to get to the roots when watering lemongrass.
How to Water Lemongrass in Containers
Lemongrass water requirements in pots is a bit different. Containers need good potting mix with plenty or organic compost mixed in. They should also have big enough drainage holes to prevent boggy soil. You may need to water daily to keep moisture levels up, as evaporation from the sides of the container will occur. Again, using some mulch over the top of the soil will help conserve moisture. Growing in containers is a great option for gardeners in cold climates since the container can be moved indoors for winter. Both in ground and container plants will stop growing in winter. Plants that aren’t actively growing need about half the water they did in summer. Always provide good circulation if overwintering the plant indoors to deter mildew problems.
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Dummer. ゛☀
2017年08月25日
What is galangal? Pronounced guh-LANG-guh, galangal (Alpinia galangal) is often mistaken for ginger, although galangal roots are a little bigger and a lot firmer than ginger roots. Native to tropical Asia, galangal is a huge perennial plant grown primarily for its ornamental qualities and underground rhizomes, which are used to flavor a variety of ethnic dishes. What to learn how to grow galangal? Read on.
Galangal Plant Information
Galangal is a tropical plant that grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and above. The plant requires partial shade and moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Galangal rhizomes, or “hands,” widely available at ethnic supermarkets are ideal for planting. Many gardeners prefer to plant whole rhizomes, but if the rhizomes are too large, cut them into chunks with at least two “eyes.” Keep in mind that larger pieces produce bigger rhizomes at harvest time. Plant galangal after all danger of frost has passed in early spring, but be careful about planting if the soil is too soggy. Although galangal roots need moist soil, they may rot in cool, soggy conditions. Allow 2 to 5 inches between rhizomes. Add a few inches of compost or well-rotted manure if soil is poor. An application of a timed-release fertilizer gets growth off to a good start. The rhizomes will be ready to harvest in early winter, typically ten to 12 months after planting.
Galangal Plant Care
Galangal is a very low maintenance plant. Just water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. The plant also benefits from monthly fertilization, using a general purpose, water-soluble fertilizer. Leave a few galangal roots in the ground in autumn if you want to continue growing galangal the following spring. Mulch the plant well to protect the roots during the winter months.
Galangal Plant Information
Galangal is a tropical plant that grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and above. The plant requires partial shade and moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Galangal rhizomes, or “hands,” widely available at ethnic supermarkets are ideal for planting. Many gardeners prefer to plant whole rhizomes, but if the rhizomes are too large, cut them into chunks with at least two “eyes.” Keep in mind that larger pieces produce bigger rhizomes at harvest time. Plant galangal after all danger of frost has passed in early spring, but be careful about planting if the soil is too soggy. Although galangal roots need moist soil, they may rot in cool, soggy conditions. Allow 2 to 5 inches between rhizomes. Add a few inches of compost or well-rotted manure if soil is poor. An application of a timed-release fertilizer gets growth off to a good start. The rhizomes will be ready to harvest in early winter, typically ten to 12 months after planting.
Galangal Plant Care
Galangal is a very low maintenance plant. Just water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. The plant also benefits from monthly fertilization, using a general purpose, water-soluble fertilizer. Leave a few galangal roots in the ground in autumn if you want to continue growing galangal the following spring. Mulch the plant well to protect the roots during the winter months.
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2017年08月25日
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) hails from tropical India, Nepal and South Asia. What is cardamom? It is a sweet aromatic herb not only employed in cooking but also part of traditional medicine and tea. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and has a rich history of use in many countries as part of spice blends, such as masala, and as a crucial ingredient in Scandinavian pastries.
What is Cardamom?
An interesting and crucial piece of cardamom information is that the plant is in the Zingiberaceae family, or ginger. This can be seen in the aroma and flavor. The many uses for cardamom have made it one of the most sought after of the spices. This forest dwelling plant is a perennial, which grows from large rhizomes. Cardamom spice can successfully be grown in United States Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11.
The cardamom plant is a 5- to 10-foot tall tropical plant that thrives in partial shade. The leaves are lance shaped and may grow up to two feet in length. Stems are rigid and erect, forming an inverted skirt around the plant. The flowers are tiny, but pretty, in either white with yellow or red but another form of the plant may also produce black white or red pods. The pods are crushed open to reveal tiny black seeds, the source of cardamom spice. Once the seeds are crushed, they release powerful aromatic oils with flavor reminiscent of ginger, clove, vanilla and citron.
Additional Cardamom Information
Among the many uses for cardamom in the United States and several other countries is in perfume. It is also used in curries and other spice blends, crushed in Nordic breads and sweets, incorporated into tea and coffee, and even used in Ayurvedic medicine. As a medicinal, cardamom is traditionally used to treat insect and snake bites and as a cure for sore throats, oral infections, tuberculosis and other lung issues, as well as stomach and kidney ailments. It also has potential to help with mental depression and some say it is a powerful aphrodisiac. If you want to try growing cardamom to harness these possible benefits as well as its high manganese content, you will need to reside in a tropical climate with no freezing conditions or grow in containers that can be moved indoors.
Tips on Growing Cardamom
As an understory plant, cardamom prefers humus rich soil, slightly on the acidic side. Sow seeds approximately 1/8 under fine soil and keep the medium evenly moist. Transplant to pots when you see two pairs of true leaves. Grow on outdoors in summer or year round in warm regions. Cardamom needs to stay moist and does not tolerate drought. In hot, arid regions, provide extra humidity through the leaves. Cardamom may flower 3 years after planting and the rhizomes can live for decades with good care. Move plants indoors at the end of summer in areas with freezing weather. Place indoor plants where they receive 6 to 8 hours of bright but filtered light. Transplant older plants every few years to prevent root binding. Cardamom is fairly easy to grow indoors but remember that mature plants can achieve up to 10 feet, so choose a location with plenty of space for the plant to stretch out into.
What is Cardamom?
An interesting and crucial piece of cardamom information is that the plant is in the Zingiberaceae family, or ginger. This can be seen in the aroma and flavor. The many uses for cardamom have made it one of the most sought after of the spices. This forest dwelling plant is a perennial, which grows from large rhizomes. Cardamom spice can successfully be grown in United States Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11.
The cardamom plant is a 5- to 10-foot tall tropical plant that thrives in partial shade. The leaves are lance shaped and may grow up to two feet in length. Stems are rigid and erect, forming an inverted skirt around the plant. The flowers are tiny, but pretty, in either white with yellow or red but another form of the plant may also produce black white or red pods. The pods are crushed open to reveal tiny black seeds, the source of cardamom spice. Once the seeds are crushed, they release powerful aromatic oils with flavor reminiscent of ginger, clove, vanilla and citron.
Additional Cardamom Information
Among the many uses for cardamom in the United States and several other countries is in perfume. It is also used in curries and other spice blends, crushed in Nordic breads and sweets, incorporated into tea and coffee, and even used in Ayurvedic medicine. As a medicinal, cardamom is traditionally used to treat insect and snake bites and as a cure for sore throats, oral infections, tuberculosis and other lung issues, as well as stomach and kidney ailments. It also has potential to help with mental depression and some say it is a powerful aphrodisiac. If you want to try growing cardamom to harness these possible benefits as well as its high manganese content, you will need to reside in a tropical climate with no freezing conditions or grow in containers that can be moved indoors.
Tips on Growing Cardamom
As an understory plant, cardamom prefers humus rich soil, slightly on the acidic side. Sow seeds approximately 1/8 under fine soil and keep the medium evenly moist. Transplant to pots when you see two pairs of true leaves. Grow on outdoors in summer or year round in warm regions. Cardamom needs to stay moist and does not tolerate drought. In hot, arid regions, provide extra humidity through the leaves. Cardamom may flower 3 years after planting and the rhizomes can live for decades with good care. Move plants indoors at the end of summer in areas with freezing weather. Place indoor plants where they receive 6 to 8 hours of bright but filtered light. Transplant older plants every few years to prevent root binding. Cardamom is fairly easy to grow indoors but remember that mature plants can achieve up to 10 feet, so choose a location with plenty of space for the plant to stretch out into.
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2017年08月24日
A native of southern Europe and Asia, the saffron crocus is unique among the 75 other crocus species. Its formal name of Crocus sativus is derived from the Latin meaning “cultivated.” Indeed, it has a long history of cultivation dating back to its use by Egyptian physicians in 1600 BC for medicinal purposes. Let’s learn more about saffron crocus harvesting and its uses today.
Saffron Harvest Info
Today, the harvesting of saffron crocus is most often done for its resultant spice of the same name used in cooking, specifically in Spanish Paellas or Arroz con Pollo. One of the most expensive food products in the world, saffron’s outrageous cost is due to the labor intensive process of obtaining the stigma, of which there are only three per flower. Saffron harvest info lists the price of saffron at anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per pound depending upon the grade and quality.
When to Pick Saffron
Saffron crocus blooms in the fall over the course of three weeks, when the saffron crocus harvesting commences. When it’s time to pick saffron, harvesting saffron growers may work up to 19-hour days to carefully reap the blooms and then extract the few stigmas, which are then dried over heat and packaged for sale to international markets. Here’s the mind boggler; it takes 75,000 flowers yielding 225,000 stigmas to create a single pound of saffron!
How to Harvest Saffron
Saffron is grown in Spain, Portugal, France and India, producing fragrant lilac-colored flowers about 2 inches long. Despite its pleasant aroma and lovely bloom, the part of the plant that is most desirous is the three burnt-orange female organs, called stigmas, which become the resulting spice. So the question is, how to harvest saffron stigmas? Harvesting saffron stigmas is not for the faint of heart and clearly the motivating factor is the extravagant amount of money to be made. Literally, the three tiny and fragile stigmas are plucked from the flower by hand. That’s 225,000 stigmas per pound, by hand, with tweezers.
How to Grow Saffron Crocus
Areas ideal for cultivation of saffron crocus average a low 15-18 inches of annual rainfall. If you live in an area of significant precipitation, heavy rains are likely to damage the delicate flowers. However, beyond that saffron crocus are relatively easy to grow and multiply fairly rapidly, it would take about 150 to 200 bulbs to keep the average family supplied with enough saffron. Plant the saffron bulbs about 2 inches deep just as you would any crocus. Hardy through winter temps of down to -15 F. (-26 C.) but sensitive to soggy soil, water the saffron crocus sparingly, every two weeks, to prevent rotting, then await the latter part of September and an entire winter of Spanish Paella dishes. The plants should also be dug up and separated every three to four years.
Saffron Harvest Info
Today, the harvesting of saffron crocus is most often done for its resultant spice of the same name used in cooking, specifically in Spanish Paellas or Arroz con Pollo. One of the most expensive food products in the world, saffron’s outrageous cost is due to the labor intensive process of obtaining the stigma, of which there are only three per flower. Saffron harvest info lists the price of saffron at anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per pound depending upon the grade and quality.
When to Pick Saffron
Saffron crocus blooms in the fall over the course of three weeks, when the saffron crocus harvesting commences. When it’s time to pick saffron, harvesting saffron growers may work up to 19-hour days to carefully reap the blooms and then extract the few stigmas, which are then dried over heat and packaged for sale to international markets. Here’s the mind boggler; it takes 75,000 flowers yielding 225,000 stigmas to create a single pound of saffron!
How to Harvest Saffron
Saffron is grown in Spain, Portugal, France and India, producing fragrant lilac-colored flowers about 2 inches long. Despite its pleasant aroma and lovely bloom, the part of the plant that is most desirous is the three burnt-orange female organs, called stigmas, which become the resulting spice. So the question is, how to harvest saffron stigmas? Harvesting saffron stigmas is not for the faint of heart and clearly the motivating factor is the extravagant amount of money to be made. Literally, the three tiny and fragile stigmas are plucked from the flower by hand. That’s 225,000 stigmas per pound, by hand, with tweezers.
How to Grow Saffron Crocus
Areas ideal for cultivation of saffron crocus average a low 15-18 inches of annual rainfall. If you live in an area of significant precipitation, heavy rains are likely to damage the delicate flowers. However, beyond that saffron crocus are relatively easy to grow and multiply fairly rapidly, it would take about 150 to 200 bulbs to keep the average family supplied with enough saffron. Plant the saffron bulbs about 2 inches deep just as you would any crocus. Hardy through winter temps of down to -15 F. (-26 C.) but sensitive to soggy soil, water the saffron crocus sparingly, every two weeks, to prevent rotting, then await the latter part of September and an entire winter of Spanish Paella dishes. The plants should also be dug up and separated every three to four years.
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