How many months does the locust tree bloom?

Sophora pseudoacacia, also known as Sophora japonica and Sophora pseudoacacia, is a commonly used characteristic tree in the courtyard. It is often used as a street tree in the north of China. Its flowers are very beautiful and have certain medicinal value.

First, when does the locust tree bloom?

The flowers of Sophora japonica usually bloom from July to August, and the flowering period is about 10-15 days. The flower is a panicle, 15-30 cm long, the Corolla is butterfly-shaped, milky white. When the flowering time comes, the white locust flowers covered with branches are very beautiful, and the air is still filled with a faint fragrance.

Second, what is the effect of locust tree flowers?

1. Cool the blood and stop bleeding

Flos Sophorae has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. it is a substance of high medicinal value in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which is often used in the treatment of bleeding and blood-heat diseases. it has a good effect on diseases such as hematochezia, urine and hemorrhoids.

2. Lower blood pressure and prevent stroke

Modern research shows that Flos Sophorae is rich in rutin. Rutin is an important substance to increase the resistance of capillaries. It can improve the function of capillaries, increase the elasticity of blood vessel walls, and greatly reduce the probability of cerebrovascular rupture. Thus play a role in preventing stroke and hypertension.

3. Clearing liver and purging fire

Sophora flower into the liver meridian, for exuberant liver fire, headache, sore throat, aphonia, carbuncle, and so on also have a good therapeutic effect.

4. Usually moisturize the intestines

The honey bubble water brewed from Flos Sophorae can regulate gastrointestinal function, make gastric acid secretion normal, enhance intestinal peristalsis and significantly shorten defecation time.

5. Anti-inflammation and sterilization

Sophora japonica contains rutin and sophora diol as well as a variety of sugars, which can quickly kill harmful substances in human blood, prevent their circulation in the human body, and prevent the occurrence of various inflammation. Smearing the sap of Sophora japonica on the skin can resist fungi very well.