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Balsamic tansy (lat. Tanacetum balsamita) - a type of perennial grasses and shrubs of the genus Tansy of the Asteraceae family. It is a spicy, aromatic and medicinal plant that is popular among gardeners and gardeners. Natural area - the European part of Russia, the Urals, Siberia, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Western Europe.
Characteristics of culture
Balsamic tansy is represented by a perennial herb or shrub with a few fuzzy ribbed stems and a branched rhizome, which becomes woody as it grows. Plant height varies from 30 to 150 cm. Leaves are grayish-green or dull green, pubescent, fine-toothed, fragrant, elliptical or oval in shape. The lower leaves are petiolate, the upper ones are sessile.
Inflorescences are yellow or pale yellow baskets, consisting of 10-60 flowers, collected in dense corymbose inflorescences, rarely solitary (as a rule, in wild representatives). The fruit is an achene equipped with a crown and 5-8 longitudinal ribs. The seeds are small. Garden forms usually do not form seeds. Balsamic tansy is an undemanding plant, drought-resistant and shade-tolerant.
Growing
The cultivation of balsamic tansy does not cause any particular problems. Even 20 years ago, the plant was a frequent visitor to garden and summer cottages, today interest in it has subsided, and in vain, because it has miraculous medicinal and nutritional properties. The crop is easy to grow, does not need fertile soil and thrives well in the shade. However, the best results can be obtained in sunny areas with loose, drained and organic fertilized soil. In this case, tansy builds up a lush green mass.
Balsamic tansy is responsive to feeding and watering, especially during the period of active growth. Fertilizers can be any, both mineral and organic. Weeding and loosening are desirable, these procedures will also have a positive effect on the development of plants. A tansy transplant is not needed, it can grow in the same place for many years.
Balsamic tansy is propagated by seeds, dividing rhizomes and cutting stems. The seeds do not need preparation. Tansy is sown in spring (late April - early May) or in autumn (late August - early September). When sowing in spring, seedlings appear in 2-3 weeks. Young plants are resistant to frost. The division of tansy is carried out in the spring. To do this, biennial plants are carefully dug up, divided into parts and transplanted. Planting depth - 8-10 cm.
Application
Balsamic tansy is a valuable plant used both in cooking and in medicine. For food purposes, young leaves and inflorescences are used. They are added in the manufacture of confectionery and sweet dishes, kvass, canned fish, cheese and curd masses. Tansy leaves are used to flavor various drinks and dishes, including vegetable salads.
In folk medicine, tansy infusions are used as an analgesic and anthelmintic. Multicomponent aromatic teas are prepared from tansy, which often include: mint, thyme, oregano and other useful herbs. Especially valuable is the so-called balsam oil, which is made from olive oil infused with tansy leaves. It helps to quickly heal wounds and hematomas of various kinds.
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