Willow

Basic Introduction to Huoqiu Willow WeavingHuoqiu County is located on the south bank of the Huai River and has a long history of planting willow trees. The willow tree is an aquatic plant and a native species on the Huai River floodplains. Local residents, in their struggle against occasional Huai River floods, learned how to use the willow branches for basket weaving to meet their daily needs. Initially, they used them as raw materials for simple tools like manure baskets and carrying baskets. It wasn't until around the turn of the 21st century that the industry began to take shape. The county government designated willow cultivation as one of the four major pillar industries and focused on developing it by optimizing its structure and expanding its scale, resulting in an annual increase of 3,000 mu in the area under cultivation. By 2010, the total area of willow plantations had reached 100,000 mu, providing a solid material foundation for the development of the willow-weaving industry.At the beginning of the 21st century, Huoqiu County adopted a model involving companies, bases, and households, promoting the growth of two enterprises with over 100 million yuan in revenue each. The "Anhui Willow Weaving Industry Association"…

Andrographis paniculata, also known as Spring Lotus Willow, One Joy, etc., has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling. It can be used to treat symptoms such as gastroenteritis, cold fevers, and sore throats. If bitten by a snake in the wild, one can use Andrographis paniculata to alleviate the venom. Of course, the commonly known benefits are its ability to clear heat and detoxify, and reduce inflammation.Sweet and Sour Andrographis PaniculataIngredientsMain Ingredient: 400g Andrographis Paniculata. Auxiliary Ingredients: oil, salt, fragrant vinegar, sugar.Cooking Steps1. First, clean and pick through the Andrographis Paniculata, then soak it in cold water for 10 minutes. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.2. After the water boils, add a little salt and a little oil; this will give the Andrographis Paniculata some base flavor. Blanch the Andrographis Paniculata briefly, then remove and rinse with cold water before draining. Rinsing with cold water can help reduce the loss of nutrients from the Andrographis Paniculata.3. After draining, place the Andrographis Paniculata in a large bowl, add salt, sugar, and fragrant vinegar for seasoning. Stir the seasonings evenly, then sprinkle with white sesame seeds before…

Winter gives way to spring, and the earth warms up. Spring is a season of rejuvenation and also a period of climate transition. With pollen and willow fluff dancing in the air, coupled with exposure to ultraviolet rays, many people are prone to skin problems at this time.Children have delicate skin and are more prone to itching.Spring sees children more likely to experience symptoms such as itchy skin. Besides seasonal factors, this is closely related to the special characteristics of children's skin.Compared to adults, children's skin is finer and more tender, with less developed keratin layers, fewer skin lipids, poorer resistance to dryness, and a higher likelihood of further damage from scratching. Children also produce less melanin, making their pigment layer thinner and more susceptible to UV damage. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, spring is characterized by wind, and children's bodies are delicate, making their skin more vulnerable to invasion by wind pathogens. Therefore, the incidence of itchy skin is higher in children than in adults.Therefore, in spring, children's delicate skin can easily become uncomfortable, with the most typical symptom being itching.If this situation is not actively managed, it may lead to secondary skin infections. Due to incomplete development…