The efficacy and function of Mongolian yew

1. Feeding value

As a carbon-nitrogen type forage grass, Mongolica mongolica is rich in crude fiber, as well as calcium, phosphorus and other substances. Its nutritional content is very rich. Compared with other feeds, the plant fiber it contains is even better. In autumn, goats and sheep love to eat its beautiful flowers; in winter and spring, horses will eat small amounts of its branches to satisfy their hunger; even in the harshest winters, livestock can still nibble on its branches, allowing them to safely survive the famine season.

2. Ornamental Value

The flowers of Caryopteris mongolica are noble blue-purple flowers with elegant clusters and slender inflorescences. They usually bloom in early autumn, perfectly filling the gap when all flowers are in full bloom in autumn. It is an excellent shrub with ornamental value. Mongolica has very strong resistance to adversity and can still grow naturally even in areas with less than 200 mm of precipitation. It grows very quickly and can bloom and bear fruit in the same year it is sown, and the flowering period is long. -35℃-40℃ is the temperature range it can withstand. Neither cold winter nor hot summer can defeat it. Moreover, it has low requirements for soil and can be found even in desert areas. In the northwest region of my country, many cities use it as green plants to beautify urban hedges or the background of statues. It is a spectacular landscape and can also be used for garden cultivation and viewing.

3. Medicinal Value

Mongolica mongolica can not only serve as a water conservation shrub resource in arid areas, but also has a role in medicinal use that cannot be underestimated. The whole body of Mongolica is a treasure. Its flowers, branches and leaves can all be made into Mongolian medicine, which has the effects of removing dampness and cold, strengthening the spleen and stomach, strengthening the body, and relieving cough and phlegm. The whole plant is sweet and warm in nature, and can help digestion, regulate qi, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. If it is boiled in water and made into tea, it can also effectively treat acute diseases such as indigestion, rheumatism, edema, etc. It can also be used to extract industrial aromatic oils.