Lysimachia christinae is a common perennial herb belonging to the genus Lysimachia in the primrose family. It has many characteristics, such as morphological characteristics, growth environment, medicinal value, etc., which will be introduced in detail below.
First, morphological characteristics
The stem of the attached plant is tender, up to 30-60 cm long, and the base of the stem splits into thin strips; The leaves are alternate, leathery, bright green when fresh, and turn dark brown when withered, circulating posture. The leaf margin has a special coin shape, the upper part of the leaf appears as raised tissue, the bottom of the leaf appears more hanging down, and the leaf looks like a money bag, so it is also called "money grass". The flowering period is from July to September, showing fresh white petals with a certain aroma. After flowering, pot-shaped capsules are formed, which contain many small granular seeds. The flowers of the attached vegetable are also often used to beautify gardens and garden environments.
Second, the growth environment
It is a vigorous plant that is suitable for growing in a wide range of environments and is not picky about where it grows. It prefers swamps, moist semi-shaded areas along the roadside, riverbanks and lakes, and can also grow at altitudes of 1000-1200 meters. Attached vegetables grow quickly, often covering large areas of land for a short period of time, forming dense grasses.
3. Medicinal value
Attached vegetables have had certain medicinal properties since ancient times. It can be used in medicine, and can effectively clear heat and detoxify, strengthen the spleen and appetize, and reduce swelling. Attached ground vegetables have a certain relief effect on some gastrointestinal discomfort, humid fever and other diseases, and are helpful for improving the health of the body. In addition, the attached vegetables contain some organic acids and amino acids, which can promote the metabolism of the human body. At the same time, the attached vegetables are rich in vitamin C and selenium, which have certain antioxidant and anti-aging effects.
Fourth, research progress
The medicinal value of Appendix has been more and more widely recognized and applied, but the research on its active ingredients and mechanism of action needs to be further deepened. In recent years, with the development of modern science and technology, scientists have begun to study the pharmacological effects and investigate its components, especially the study of the active ingredients and drug metabolism mechanism contained in the vegetables, which is expected to provide scientific support for its further development and utilization.
Summary:
As a common plant, it not only has great value in landscaping, but also has high medicinal value. In recent years, the medicinal value of the attached vegetable has gradually been paid attention to, and it has been widely used and developed, and it is regarded as an emerging resource with broad development prospects. In the future, the research on local vegetables will provide a broader development space for its further development and utilization.
