This flower is refreshing and one pot is equivalent to eight bottles of cooling oil. You will miss out if you don’t grow it in summer!

Spearmint

Spearmint, also known as green mint, is one of the oldest Chinese herbs. It has the effects of dispelling wind, regulating qi, and cooling down and relieving summer heat.

Difference Between Spearmint and Peppermint

1. Look

Many flower lovers don’t know how to distinguish between spearmint and mint. In fact, the difference between the two is obvious: mint leaves have veins in the shape of a “人”, while spearmint leaves are wrinkled, have more patterns, and are darker in color.

2. Smell

The main component of mint is menthone, which has a relatively light smell. Spearmint contains carvone and limonene, which have a strong smell. If you fan it with your hands a few times, the smell will spread faster.

Spearmint Uses

1. Cool and relieve itching, refreshing

When you feel dizzy, sleepy, or lack of energy, you can rub your temples with spearmint leaves, which will give you a cooling sensation. If you feel unbearable itching after being bitten by mosquitoes, you can also rub it to quickly relieve the itching

I usually keep a pot of it on the windowsill, and I’ll feel more energetic just by smelling it!

2. As a cooling agent and flavor enhancer

Spearmint is often used in toothpaste to add fragrance and coolness. We can also dry the leaves of spearmint and make them into sachets to put at home to repel mosquitoes and refresh the mind.

3. Edible

Use spearmint leaves to make tea, which can refresh the mind, and can also be added to food as an ingredient, which is beautiful and refreshing.

Spearmint Care

Reproduction method: sowing in spring, summer and autumn

Soil: Loose sand or leaf mold

Light and water: Keep in a bright place with diffuse light, water once every 1-2 days

Purple Shellfish

Purple shellfish, also known as red back vegetable, is commonly grown in the south. It is believed to have the effect of replenishing blood and boosting physical strength. In fact, it is also very effective in reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

Uses of Purple Shellfish

1. Calm and relieve pain

Some mosquito bites can cause itching and pain, and even scratching to leave bleeding marks. Crush the purple shellfish and apply it to the wound in circles to relieve itching and pain.

2. Edible

Garlic purple clam, purple clam egg drop soup, etc. are all delicious and can replenish qi and blood, so they are suitable for women.

Purple Shellfish Maintenance

Reproduction method: can be sown in spring, summer and autumn

Soil: Ordinary garden soil is fine

Light and water: Can be grown outdoors or on the balcony, water every day

Wolfberry head

Goji berry head is the leaf bud of goji berry. When it comes to goji berry, flower lovers must know that its fruit is very healthy. In fact, goji berry leaf is also a good heat-clearing herbal medicine.

Uses of wolfberry head

1. Make tea to clear the liver, improve eyesight and relieve internal heat

In addition to being dried and made into tea, fresh wolfberry leaves can also be brewed into tea. Drinking a little at ordinary times can reduce internal heat and clear the mind, and is also beneficial to the vision care of middle-aged and elderly people.

2. Edible

Fresh and tender wolfberry tips and leaves can be eaten as green vegetables. They can be served cold, stir-fried, or made into soup. They have a refreshing taste and can clear the liver and benefit the lungs.

Wolfberry maintenance

Reproduction method: sowing in all seasons, cuttings in spring and summer

Soil: Ordinary garden soil

Light and water: Like light, water the seedlings every 1-2 days, and water again when the soil is dry after maturity

Liangmianzhen

As the name suggests - Liangmianzhen, you may have heard of Liangmianzhen toothpaste, but you have definitely never seen it!

Uses of LMZ

1. Remove blood stasis and relieve pain

Boil the leaves of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in water for about 15 minutes to get a thick green-yellow juice. Apply it to the bruise to reduce swelling and dissolve blood stasis.

2. Treat toothache

The roots of the two-sided needle can be used as medicine after being dried. It is a well-known toothache medicine, so it is often added to toothpaste.

Maintenance of zymianzhen

Soil: Ordinary garden soil, leaf mold are fine

Light: In addition to shade in summer, it can be directly exposed to the sun in spring, autumn and winter

Water: Water when the soil in the pot is dry to avoid water accumulation

Patchouli

As the main medicinal ingredient of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Patchouli is of course the most powerful magic weapon for clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. Do you have it planted at home?

Patchouli Uses

1. Clear away heat and relieve summer heat

People with weak constitutions are prone to dizziness and fatigue when the temperature is high in summer, especially the middle-aged and elderly people are prone to heatstroke. Make a cup of Patchouli tea to cool down, refresh the mind, and relieve dizziness and chest tightness.

2. Edible

Patchouli leaves are edible. You can deep-fry the whole leaves or cook with fish to remove the fishy smell.

Patchouli Maintenance

Soil: Ordinary garden soil, leaf mold are fine

Light and water: Place in a well-ventilated place with diffused light, and water every day

Snow Primrose

Snow primrose, also known as wild mint, can be used for medicinal purposes. Ancient prescriptions record that it has the effects of cooling blood, reducing swelling and relieving cough. It is common in the wild, and now some people grow it at home.

Snow Primrose Uses

1. Clear the throat and relieve heat

Wash the leaves of snow primrose, make tea and drink it to clear the throat and remove heat

2. Cough relief

Wash the snow primrose, put it in a pot and boil it for about 20 minutes. Drinking it can relieve cough and reduce phlegm. This is an old folk remedy, but the effect is also different from person to person.

Snow Primrose Care

Reproduction method: Digging in the wild

Soil: ordinary soil is fine

Light and water: like light, put it in a place with good light, water it once every 2-3 days

Sedum sedum

Sedum notoginseng is also called Feicai. It is said to have the effect of nourishing the heart (the specific effect is unknown). It is very effective in reducing inflammation and relieving itching!

Uses of Sedum sedum

1. Special effect to relieve itching

After being bitten by mosquitoes, crush the leaves and apply them on the wound, and the itching will stop after a while. It can be used by adults and children. Huahua’s grandmother has grown it. You must prepare a pot in summer.

2. Edible

Sedum sedum has also been on the table in the past two years. It can be served cold or stir-fried. Huahua has not tried it yet.

Sedum Panax Notoginseng Maintenance

Propagation method: cuttings, hydroponic rooting

Soil: Ordinary garden soil, also hydroponics

Light and water: Place in a well-ventilated place with scattered light, water once every two days

Loofah

If you grow loofah, don’t just eat it. The loofah leaves are also very useful. They have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Don’t waste them.

Uses of loofah leaves

1. Cooling and relieving itching

Rub the loofah leaves to extract juice and apply it on the mosquito bites. It can gently and effectively relieve itching without irritation. It is especially suitable for people and children who can't stand cooling oil.

2. Dyeing

Sponge gourd leaves are a relatively ancient source of dyeing, which can be dyed light green, a dreamy ancient method

Loofah Care

Soil: Ordinary garden soil, leaf mold are fine

Light and water: Place in a well-ventilated place with diffused light, and water every day

While it's not too hot yet

These practical natural cooling herbs

Plant it quickly!