艾草,一种有益于健康的植物

 艾草,一种有益于健康的植物

Charles Cook
阿特米西亚

青蒿 是一种复合型、多年生的菊科植物。 它的高度达到1.5米。 它的叶子是非常参差不齐的银绿色,小的金黄色florid果汁,可以在蒸发开始时收获。

它生长在世界各地,在荒地、路边,甚至在高山上,但更喜欢靠近大海的温暖地区。 大约有300种青蒿,都有类似的特性。 最常见的是 苦艾 或菱形,在英语中是艾草,在法语中是armoise,即 "艾草"。 青蒿 又称圣草或药草之母,英文为mugwort,也叫 "艾草"。 蒿草 或龙蒿。

象征意义

在亚速尔群岛,艾草被称为杂草皇后。 它也被称为步行者的草药,因为人们相信在鞋子里放一些艾草叶子或咀嚼一点艾草叶子有助于消除长时间步行的疲劳和疲惫,同时还能保护步行者免受邪眼和巫术的影响。

艾草与希腊女神阿尔特弥斯(Artemis)或罗马人的戴安娜(Diana)有关,她是自然、月亮和狩猎的女神,是妇女和与生育有关的女性问题的保护者。 它是一种与魔法密切相关的植物。 希腊人和罗马人用它来召唤死者的灵魂。

在欧洲,在基督教之前,它被用来焚烧尸体。 后来,基督徒用它来装饰棺材,并在坟墓上种植,因此它与忧郁有关。 在中世纪,它也被广泛用于修道院的花园。

它是盎格鲁-撒克逊人的九种神圣植物之一。 它还与梦境有关,人们认为在枕头下放一包艾草有助于做好梦和驱逐恶梦。 在啤酒花被用来给啤酒调味之前,人们使用艾草。

财产

由于艾草的味道极其苦涩,它是一种有效的驱虫剂。 它是一种消化兴奋剂,有助于产生胃液并改善肝脏和胰腺的功能;因此可以刺激食欲,缓解带有恶心和偏头痛的肝脏疾病、绞痛、胀气和贫血。

它所含的薁类化合物具有抗炎作用,有助于抗击发烧,可作为前额的敷料或作为酊剂摄入。 敷料还有助于抗击风湿痛和痛风。 它还有助于抗击帕金森病和某些类型的疟疾,因为它含有青蒿素,这是世界卫生组织推荐的一种物质。

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它有轻微的抗抑郁作用,可以驱除飞蛾和跳蚤。

烹饪

用于调味非常肥美的肉类。

摘要

奇闻趣事

苦艾酒是19世纪许多艺术家、画家和诗人--包括费尔南多-佩索阿--的巨大灵感,自1915年以来在法国被禁止,因为它容易上瘾,长期使用会对神经系统造成不可逆的损害。

预防措施

怀孕或哺乳期间不能使用。

在花园里

由于艾草的叶子呈银色,因此可以做成漂亮的花坛。 但要注意!艾草不应该种植在蔬菜附近,因为它有发育不良的作用,尤其是在潮湿的年份。 艾草的叶子和根部会散发出一种有毒物质--虫草,落在植物细胞附近的地面上会长期活跃。

艾草微弱的茶水可用于喷洒果树,以防治某些害虫。 当种植在家禽房中时,可驱除虱子。

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Charles Cook

Charles Cook is a passionate horticulturist, blogger, and avid plant lover, dedicated to sharing his knowledge and love for gardens, plants, and decoration. With over two decades of experience in the field, Charles has honed his expertise and turned his passion into a career.Growing up on a farm, surrounded by lush greenery, Charles developed a deep appreciation for nature's beauty from an early age. He would spend hours exploring the vast fields and tending to various plants, nurturing a love for gardening that would follow him throughout his life.After graduating with a degree in horticulture from a prestigious university, Charles embarked on his professional journey, working in various botanical gardens and nurseries. This invaluable hands-on experience allowed him to gain a deep understanding of different plant species, their unique requirements, and the art of landscape design.Recognizing the power of online platforms, Charles decided to start his blog, offering a virtual space for fellow garden enthusiasts to gather, learn, and find inspiration. His engaging and informative blog, filled with captivating videos, helpful tips, and the latest news, has garnered a loyal following from gardeners of all levels.Charles believes that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living, breathing sanctuary that can bring joy, tranquility, and connection to nature. Heendeavors to unravel the secrets of successful gardening, providing practical advice on plant care, design principles, and innovative decoration ideas.Beyond his blog, Charles frequently collaborates with gardening professionals, participates in workshops and conferences, and even contributes articles to prominent gardening publications. His passion for gardens and plants knows no bounds, and he tirelessly seeks to expand his knowledge, always striving to bring fresh and exciting content to his readers.Through his blog, Charles aims to inspire and encourage others to unlock their own green thumbs, believing that anyone can create a beautiful, thriving garden with the right guidance and a sprinkle of creativity. His warm and genuine writing style, coupled with his wealth of expertise, ensures that readers will be enthralled and empowered to embark on their own garden adventures.When Charles isn't busy tending to his own garden or sharing his expertise online, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens around the world, capturing the beauty of flora through his camera lens. With a deep-rooted commitment to nature conservation, he actively advocates for sustainable gardening practices, cultivating an appreciation for the fragile ecosystem we inhabit.Charles Cook, a true plant aficionado, invites you to join him on a journey of discovery, as he opens the doors to the captivatingworld of gardens, plants, and decoration through his captivating blog and enchanting videos.