Polygonum molle
Polygonum mollefam. Polygonaceae
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Polygonum molle, cunoscut sub numele de spikenard fezecios sau tickspice, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zonele montane ale Afghanistan-ului, Assam-ului, China Centrală-Sud, Himalaya-Est, Nepal-ului, Pakistan-ului, Tibet-ului și Himalaya-Vest. Această specie plăcute de lumină se dezvolte în condiții umide și preferă suoli bine drenajați care pot fi liniștiți (sandy), medii sau grei (clay). Puteți crește până la 2,5 metri în înălțime și este durabil în zonele 6-9. Cunoscut pentru părți edibile sale – frunze, semințe și rafale – a fost utilizat ca surse de aliment. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ păruri fezecii acoperind stemele și frunzele, oferindu-i o aparență fuzoasă.
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What is Polygonum molle?
Polygonum molle, cunoscut sub numele de spikenard fezecios sau tickspice, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zonele montane ale Afghanistan-ului, Assam-ului, China Centrală-Sud, Himalaya-Est, Nepal-ului, Pakistan-ului, Tibet-ului și Himalaya-Vest.
What is Polygonum molle used for?
Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Polygonum molle
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Polygonum molle is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support the immune system, often prepared as a decoction or tea.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but may involve polysaccharides and flavonoids that modulate immune responses.
- Polygonum molle has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for digestive issues, often prepared as a decoction to support gastrointestinal health.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that interact with the gut's smooth muscle and improve motility.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Polygonum molle se dezvolte în soare direct sau parțial și preferă suoli umidi care pot fi liniștiți (sandy), medii sau grei (clay). Crește cel mai bine în zonele 6-9 și atinge o înălțime de 2,5 metri ca plantă perenicolă. Pentru propagare, puteți folosi semințe sau împărți plantul. Adunați părți edibile precum frunze, rafale și semințe din această plantă durabilă nativă în zonele de Afghanistan, Assam, China Centrală-Sud, Himalaya-Est, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet și Himalaya-Vest.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
2.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Polygonum molle for the first time
8steps
Start with Skip as a simple, low-maintenance perennial for your garden.
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What you'll need
Skip seeds or seedlings, gardening gloves, trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with light to partial shade. Ensure soil is well-draining but moist, rich in organic matter.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep or plant seedlings 30-60 cm apart. Water thoroughly after planting.
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First two weeks
Keep soil consistently moist and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize once a year with compost in early spring. Prune dead or damaged stems as needed.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune plants to maintain shape and remove any dead foliage throughout the growing season. Harvest leaves and shoots for culinary use when young.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, neglecting regular pruning, not mulching properly.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesSeedShoots
Edible uses: The leaves and shoots of Polygonum molle can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are also edible but may require processing before consumption. Typically, the young leaves and shoots are prepared in salads or steamed as a vegetable. Skip the detailed preparation methods to keep it concise.
Other uses:Erosion controlGround cover
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
8 native · 20 introduced
Distribuție
8 native · 20 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 8 native· 20 introduced
Europe12 regions
introduced (12)AustriaBelgiumDenmarkFranceGermanyIrelandNetherlandsNorwayPolandSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Asia7 regions
native (5)AfghanistanChinaIndiaNepalPakistan
introduced (2)MyanmarSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, West Himalaya
introduced:British Columbia, California, Czechoslovakia, Massachusetts, Newfoundland, Oregon
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
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See also
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