Oleander flower language
Curse, beware of danger. Flowers are like peaches, leaves are like bamboo, and the seasons are evergreen. From spring to summer to autumn, flowers bloom and fall one after another, and the colors are red, white and Huang San, also known as willow peach and half-year red.
Legend of oleander
1, it is said that a beautiful girl Tao fell in love with a stubborn young man Zhu, but was killed by her family's opposition. Tao was heartbroken and committed suicide with his lover. After they came to heaven, God was moved and said they could meet one of their requirements. Tao said that her favorite in her life is beautiful peach blossoms, while Zhu stubbornly wants to keep her bamboo-like tenacity. Since then, there have been many more in the world. Oleander has flowers like flowers and leaves like bamboo.
Legend has it that oleander was white at first, and the beautiful princess loved to plant oleander, and her palace was full of oleanders. The tragedy began when the beautiful princess fell in love with her courtier, but was opposed by her family. The fragile princess chose to die with her lover. However, the courtiers didn't really like her, and the courtiers only committed suicide for the benefit. After learning the truth, the sad princess committed suicide under her beloved oleander. A person's blood is stained with oleander, and the fierce poison produced by the princess's resentment grows with the roots and blooms in the world.
There is a legend in Europe that the daughter of the land god is lovely and Bai Rushuang-skinned, so people call her? Princess Bai Miao? . Many talented young people tried to pursue her, but they never got her father's permission. One day, the handsome and promising god of plants visited. Princess Bai Miao's father thought the young man was an ideal son-in-law, so he found an opportunity to propose to him. Unexpectedly, this generous young man blurted out: Princess Bai Miao is indeed a beautiful and gentle girl, but her face lacks vitality. When her face is pink, I will naturally propose? .
Hearing this, the land god was very sad and had to turn to the God in heaven to help his daughter. The emperor then gave him an oleander and instructed him to mash the pink flowers and stick them on the princess's face. After the princess washed her face, Bai Rushuang's skin gradually turned pink. The god of plants came to propose marriage according to the agreement. This marriage successfully combined the blessings of the gods and added a group of lovers to the celestial world. As for why the poisonous oleander juice did not affect the princess's well-being, it is not clear.
Zhang Yueran's Narcissus Has Been Taken by Carp describes oleander, the heroine's favorite flower. Her house in Li Tao Street is full of these flowers. Perhaps this is a hint of Jiing's hatred for Mann. A flower symbolizing revenge symbolizes Jiing's determination and perseverance.
The main value of oleander
enjoy
The leaves of oleander are like willows, and the red flowers are burning, which is better than peach blossoms. Corolla pink to crimson or white, with a special fragrance. Flowering from June to 10, it is a famous ornamental flower.
The flowers of oleander are very fragrant. Flowers are concentrated on the branches, gathering together like an open umbrella. The flowers of oleander are funnel-shaped with overlapping petals. There are three kinds of flowers: red, yellow and white, of which red is its true color. White? 、? Yellow? It is a new variety cultivated artificially for a long time.
environmental protection
Nerium oleander has the ability of smoke resistance, dust prevention, virus prevention, air purification and environmental protection. The leaves of oleander are toxic to human body and have strong resistance to harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and chlorine. According to the determination, the potted oleander was only slightly damaged at the distance of 40 meters from the pollution source, but it was basically harmless at 170 meters, and it could still bloom normally. The sulfur content of its leaves is more than 7 times higher than that of unpolluted leaves. Nerium oleander can thrive even if it is covered with dust, so it is called "environmental guardian".
officinal
Esmera: Leaves and bark are "Nujiang medicine" for treating heart failure, asthma, traumatic injury and amenorrhea.
Root bark: toxic. Strong heart to kill insects. Used for heart failure and epilepsy; Paronychia and alopecia areata for external use.
Leaves (oleander): pungent, bitter, astringent and warm. Toxic. Tonifying the heart and diuresis, eliminating phlegm and killing insects. Used for heart failure and epilepsy; Externally used for treating paronychia, alopecia areata and killing flies. Whole plant: toxic. Cardiotonic, diuretic, sweating, eliminating phlegm, removing blood stasis, relieving pain, detoxicating and penetrating rash. Used for asthma, sheep epilepsy and heart failure; Kill flies, kill people
Brief introduction of oleander
The original name of oleander should be "Jiazi Peach? It is said that it bears fruit every 60 years. Because the fruit of Jiazi peach is extremely rare, some places are misnamed? Oleander? . But there are also places to keep the name of Jiazi Peach. It is named because its leaves are like bamboo and flowers are like peaches.
Common cultivated varieties are: oleander with single petal and white flowers; Double oleander with red flowers; Light yellow oleander with a light yellow flower. The whole plant of oleander is highly toxic. The leaves of oleander grow very interesting. Three leaves form a ball, around the branches, and grow outward from the same place.
There is a thin layer on the leaves of oleander? Wax? . This layer of wax can keep moisture and heat for leaves and make plants resist the cold. Therefore, oleander is not afraid of cold, and its green posture remains unchanged in winter.
The geomantic function of oleander
There are three views on the introduction of feng shui: opening the door to see red is also called opening the door to see happiness; The second is to open the door and see the picture; The third is to get down to business. You can see green plants as soon as you open the door, which is full of fun and can use the effect of eyes. Nerium indicum is an evergreen plant, which is suitable for planting in the courtyard or by the door.