Lemongrass Far Eastern: useful properties and peculiarities of cultivation

If you want to beautify and beautifully landscaped your garden or cottage area, you should take a closer look at lemongrass Chinese (Far Eastern) - deciduous liana, which has a delicate "lemon" aroma. His curly stems gracefully braid the supports, trunks, branches of trees that are near. Leaves of lemongrass on pink or red petioles have light green color and reach a length of 20 cm. Blossom liana in the last decade of May with small white (or pinkish) flowers, similar to bells. By September, red, globular berries, which have a sour taste, are ripening on lemongrass. From one plant a year to harvest up to 2-3 kg of fruit. In general, Schizandra does not feel bad and normally fructifies in the climatic conditions of the central part of Russia. Growing such a plant, you can not only ennoble your garden, but also get valuable berries that can be used for medicinal purposes.

Lemongrass is Far Eastern. Useful properties of the plant

This plant is endowed with a whole complex of useful substances: ascorbic, malic and citric acids, tannins, essential oils, as well as a large number of vitamins, including C and E. Since ancient times, the peoples of the Far East knew the medicinal properties of lemongrass - its stems and leaves were steamed and They made tea. This drink had an excellent tonic effect. Juicy, acidic berries with a resinous taste were also used as a powerful medicine that stimulates the nervous system. Lemongrass Far Eastern and to this day is used for depression, asthenic state, lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness and hypotension. On the basis of this plant, various preparations are made that improve efficiency and increase visual acuity. Also, magnolia extract is used to care for the skin and hair as a stimulant of metabolic processes. He makes the hair strong and strong and creates protection from the harmful effects of the environment. At home, magnolia vine is used in the form of vodka or alcohol tincture, use dried seeds and berries, and also harvest it in grated form with sugar. Taking lemongrass Far Eastern, you will strengthen immunity, remove the accumulated fatigue and increase efficiency. Drugs based on this plant are not recommended for hypertensive patients, as well as for angina pectoris.

Lemongrass Far Eastern: cultivation

For this plant it is desirable to choose a bright, windless place. Schizandra prefers fertile, loose soil, not waterlogged, but with sufficient moisture. Adult magnolia larvae are quite unpretentious, do not require special care and shelter for the winter in the middle of Russia. They are practically not affected by pests, and they are almost not exposed to diseases. Young lemongrass is usually planted along the fence, maintaining a distance of 1.5-2 m. For seedlings prepare a pit of about 40 cm deep, on its bottom is placed drainage (from broken brick) and from above fertile substrate. Seeds of lemongrass are placed in a pit, sprinkled with soil and watered. When planting, it is necessary to immediately provide the liana with a support, which it will entwine. Feed the plant three times per season: early in the spring, fertilize with ashes, before flowering - with potassium salt, urea and double superphosphate, and after harvesting - superphosphate.