The efficacy and function of fireweed

1. For garden use

The leaves of willow herb are shaped like embroidery needles, thin and long. The branches and stems are red, and the flowers are purple-red. When they bloom, the colors are very bright. Its flowering period is relatively long, and its adaptability is also very strong. It is very good for viewing in summer and autumn, and it is also very suitable as some background material. In addition, it can be planted in flower beds or flower mirrors, and can also be used as cut flower material to make beautiful bouquets. We can often see it in some wild parks, so it is widely used in gardens.

2. Industrial role

The fireweed plant contains a substance called tannin. After industrial processing and extraction, it can be made into very good tannin extract, which can be widely used in industrial production, so it is very useful.

3. For food

We only see its beauty, but don’t know that it can be eaten. Generally, its young shoots are picked for consumption. In order to remove its astringent taste, the water must be changed at least twice when cooking. In addition, its leaves also have great uses. We can pick some leaves, wash them, dry them, and then use them to make tea. The taste is very fragrant. The nectar from willow herb flowers is even more delicious. So it really is not only good to look at, but also tastes good. The whole body is a treasure.

4. Medicinal effects

The whole herb of willow herb tastes relatively bitter, but is not poisonous. It can also effectively eliminate swelling and pain and has a moisturizing effect on our intestines. Some mothers do not have enough milk. At this time, another function of willow herb comes into play. It can help to produce milk and make mothers produce milk faster. Generally, you can use it to stew pig's trotters and eat them. In addition, the nutritional value is very high and it makes people feel full, so it can be used to lose weight and treat constipation. It has so many uses that any grass can be made into medicine.