Medicinal value of holly on poplar

The graceful holly trees are found throughout the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in my country. The color of the tea leaves is emerald green during the growth period, and turns bright red when mature, which is as passionate as fire. Moreover, holly is actually a rare and precious plant in my country. This is all due to its almighty effect. Below, let's summarize the various wonderful effects of holly.

Benefits of Holly

1. Purify the environment

Holly trees have beautiful shapes, lush flowers and leaves, and are evergreen all the year round. They are often planted in gardens for cleaning purposes. In addition, holly trees have a high survival rate, vigorous growth, and the main stem itself is bright green. They are widely used in decoration designs for landscapes, green walls, and greening of municipal roads.

2. Efficacy and Function

Holly is a treasure from head to toe. Its leaves, roots and bark can all be used as medicine. Its seeds and roots have medicinal value and can be used as a tonic. The leaves have the effect of clearing away heat and removing fire, and can treat bronchitis and burns. Tannin can be obtained from the roots. The wood is hard and can be used as raw material for fine work. The roots contain tannins, which can be made into protocatechuic acid, volatile oils, etc. It is cold in nature and bitter in taste, and has the effects of dispersing blood, activating blood circulation, clearing away heat and removing fire. Holly leaves contain protocatechuic acid, which has antibacterial effects

3. Appreciation

In addition, holly can be dwarfed by cutting down the mountain stakes or by inhibiting its growth and development to make it an ornamental potted plant.

There is also a plant called Ligustrum lucidum, which is very similar to holly, but it has no effect or function, so we have to distinguish it carefully.

The Difference Between Holly and Ligustrum lucidum

1. Appearance

The leaves of both plants are oval in shape. The color of holly tea leaves is emerald green or bright red, while that of golden privet is orange-yellow, and the colors are more beautiful in autumn and spring. The petals of the holly tree are light purple, and when the flowers are in full bloom, they are sweet and delicious; the fruit is a bright red ring-shaped pome. The petals of the golden privet are milky white, and the fruit is more oval and purple-black.

2. Habits

Holly is commonly found in coastal areas of my country and prefers moist pine needle soil with good drainage. It is relatively resistant to moisture, has good germination strength, and is resistant to pruning. Golden Ligustrum lucidum is mostly distributed in the northern part of my country. This plant has strong adaptability and is also common in southern China. It loves the sun, is slightly shade-tolerant, has strong low-temperature tolerance, and is not resistant to high and low temperatures.