Fukien Tea
Carmona retusa
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Prezentare
Fukien Tea (Carmona retusa) este un mic arbust evergenu nativ din Asia de Sud-Est și insulele Pacificului. Această plantă se dezvolte în mediile umide cu soluri de tip liniștit - de la săpunari până la argila grea - și preferă expozția completă la soare. Nativ din regiuni precum Borneo, Cambodja, Sudul Chinei, Hainan, a fost introdus în alte zone precum Taiwan și Vietnam. Cunoscut pentru fructele și lângurile sănătoase sale, Fukien Tea este valorificat atât din punct de vedere ornamental, cât și culinar. Un caracteristică distinctivă a acestui plant este capacitatea sa de creștere până la 3 metri în înălțime, făcându-l o adaugare notabilă în gardeniile și landscaped.
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What is Fukien Tea?
Fukien Tea (Carmona retusa) este un mic arbust evergenu nativ din Asia de Sud-Est și insulele Pacificului. Această plantă se dezvolte în mediile umide cu soluri de tip liniștit - de la săpunari până la argila grea - și preferă expozția completă la soare.
What is Fukien Tea used for?
Traditionally used for immune support, topical & skin. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Fukien Tea
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Fukien Tea has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a decoction. Its use is based on the belief that it can help maintain overall well-being during seasonal changes.
The mechanism by which Fukien Tea supports immune function is not fully characterised but may involve bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, known for their antioxidant properties.
- Fukien Tea is traditionally used in topical applications to support skin health, particularly for minor irritations and blemishes. It is often prepared as a poultice or applied directly.
The mechanism by which Fukien Tea supports skin health is not fully characterised but may involve anti-inflammatory compounds that help soothe the skin.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Fukien Tea se dezvolte în expozție completă la soare și necesită soluri umide care pot fi de tip liniștit (săpunari), mediu sau grea (argila). Este durabil în zonele 10-12 și crește până la o înălțime de 3 metri. Pentru propagare, utilizați fructele sau lângurile. Asigurați-vă că plantă are o umiditate adecvată în timp ce mențineți condițiile de drenaj bine regulate pentru a preveni rotul radacinilor.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
10-12
Mature size
3.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Fukien Tea for the first time
8steps
Start with a Fukien Tea plant in a container, as it's easier for beginners.
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What you'll need
A Fukien Tea plant, well-draining potting mix, and a container with drainage holes.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring or early summer when temperatures are mild.
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Soil and container prep
Use a potting mix that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) and ensure the container has good drainage.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant your Fukien Tea from its nursery pot to a larger container if needed, ensuring not to damage roots.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Place in partial shade and avoid direct sunlight.
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Ongoing care
Place your Fukien Tea in full sun once established. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune lightly to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, placing in full sun immediately after planting, not providing enough drainage, and neglecting to prune.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeaves
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:Hedgerow
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
23 native · 6 introduced
Distribuție
23 native · 6 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 23 native· 6 introduced
Asia10 regions
native (10)CambodiaChinaIndiaLaosMyanmarPhilippinesSri LankaTaiwanThailandVietnam
Americas1 region
introduced (1)United States
Broader regions
native:Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Christmas I., Hainan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea
introduced:Marianas, Nicobar Is., South China Sea, Trinidad-Tobago, Andaman Is.
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