In Asia we find very unique and beautiful plants, such as the popular Japanese maples or our protagonist: the Weeping Willow. This is a tree that lives above all in the east of China, very close to marshes or wetlands.
It is a perfect plant to have in large gardens, where it can be contemplated as an isolated example and to be able to enjoy the so nice and beautiful shade that it provides during the warmer months. In this special we are going to pay homage to one of the tree species that have the worst fame. Not only will you know what care it requires, but we will also tell you what medicinal properties it has. Are you going to miss it?
Uses of Weeping Willow
Now that we have seen its characteristics and the care it requires to be always splendid, let’s see what uses are given to this magnificent tree.
In gardening
The Weeping Willow is a very ornamental tree that is beautiful all year round. During the summer we can protect ourselves from the sun under its shade, and in winter their peculiar wavy branches are exposed. In addition, it is perfect for large gardens, where they can be used as an isolated example or forming groups, thus creating an incredible shadow corner for the warmer season of the year.
And another very curious use that will come in handy when we make cuttings is that it also serves as a root. This video explains how to do it step by step.
In Natural Medicine
The medicinal properties of this species are many and varied:
Internal Use
Take 3 cups a day of infusion of young leaves (20 grams) of natural willow fence and you can take advantage of its many advantages:
- Relieve pain , whether it’s from the head, rheumatic, muscular, from the ears …
- Reduces fever, especially if it is from flu episodes or catarrhs.
- It has anticoagulant properties, so it reduces the risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease.
- They help to be calmer, and also to sleep better.
- It is astringent, so you can use it to combat stomach upsets.
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