The value of aster

The greening value of aster

Many varieties of aster have become ornamental flowers in gardens. Aster has bright colors, diverse flower shapes, abundant flowering, and a long flowering period. It is an ornamental plant that is highly valued by the horticultural community at home and abroad.

Because aster has many varieties and rich colors, it is also a commonly used ornamental flower variety in landscaping and is widely used in various landscape projects.

Medicinal value of aster

Aster flowers can be used as medicine. Generally, the blooming flowers are picked during the flowering season in summer and autumn, dried and stored in a cool place for later use.

Aster can treat a variety of diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has a therapeutic effect on red, swollen and painful eyes, and blurred vision.

In Mongolian medicine, it can cure plague, influenza, headache, "outbreak", furuncle, toxic fever, scarlet fever, and measles.

In traditional Chinese medicine, 9-15 grams of chrysanthemum is generally used and decocted in water. For external use, take an appropriate amount of the decoction and wash your eyes. In Mongolian medicine, aster is generally used as a component of pills and powders.

Chrysanthemum tastes bitter and is neutral in nature. In traditional Chinese medicine, it can clear the liver and improve eyesight. In Mongolian medicine, it is neutral, dull and soft, and can clear away heat, detoxify, dry pus and reduce swelling.

The ornamental value of aster

There are many varieties of aster, and different varieties have different uses.

The dwarf varieties are suitable for potted viewing, and the different flower colors are colorful and eye-catching. Can also be used for edging flower beds.

Medium and tall varieties are suitable for all types of garden arrangements. The tall type can be used as "background flowers", as indoor flowers, or as cut flower materials.

To make cut flowers, cut the aster when its outer florets begin to open, store them in water, and keep the temperature at 0℃-4℃. They can be kept for 1-2 weeks.

Asters are an excellent choice for flower mirrors. Because of their variety of colors, they are suitable for various landscape spaces. They can also be combined with other plants to create beautiful landscape flowers.