Secondary 3 Science (Biology)
Mini-project on Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Information sheet
| Class and Class No. | 3A ( 4 ) |
| Name | Cheung Chun Hin, Angus |
| Year: | 2017-2018 |
Instruction: Type in useful information in the space provided.
| Chinese name: | 薰衣草 |
| Family Name (科名): | 唇形科 Lamiaceae |
| Scientific name (學名): | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Common name (俗名): | 香水植物，靈香草，香草，黃香草，拉文德 |
| 習性：
薰衣草易栽培，喜陽光、耐熱、耐旱、極耐寒、抗鹽鹼，栽培的場所需日照充足，通風良好。播種到開花（或採收）所需的時間: 18～20週。熏衣草無法忍受炎熱和潮濕，若長期受澇根爛即死。
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Growth habit:
Lavender is easy to cultivate, best grown with sunshine, is able to bear heat, drought, extreme cold, salinity, cultivation sites must have sufficient sunshine and good ventilation. Time required from sow to bloom (or harvest): 18-20 weeks. Lavender can not stand hot and humid, if it is waterlogged for a long time, it will wither. |
| 葉：
葉互生，橢圓形披尖葉，或葉面較大的針形，葉緣反捲。
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Leaf:
Alternate leaves, oval-shaped, or needle shaped with large surface, a roll is formed at the edge.
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| 花：
花冠下部筒狀，上部唇形，上唇2裂，下唇3裂；花長約1.2厘米，有藍色、深紫色、粉紅色、白色等，常見的為紫藍色。
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Flower:
Lower part of the corolla is tube-shaped with 2 splits, upper part is lip-shaped with 3 splits; The length of the flower is about 1.2 cm, varies from blue and purple to pink and white, etc., mostly bluish purple. |
| 果：
果實乾旱，成熟是時不會裂開。
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Fruit:
the fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe
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| 性味功能
性涼；味辛； 清熱解毒；散風止癢。 |
Properties
Cool-natured; acrid in taste; Clear heat-toxin; Dispell wind to promote eruption. |
| 主治
頭痛；頭暈；口舌生瘡；咽喉紅腫；水火燙傷；風疹；疥癬。 |
Treats
Headache; dizziness; aphtha in mouth and tongue; Throat irritation; Burns; Rubella; Scabies |
| 知多一點點：
薰衣草全世界原生种共有28种，主要分为3类： 1.原生薰衣草 2.长穗薰衣草 3.混种薰衣草 |
More to learn:
There are 28 kinds of Lavandula angustifolia, mainly divided into 3 groups: 1. True Lavender 2. Spike Lavender 3. Hybird lavender |
Previous Scientific Research (if any):
| 1. The mechanism of Lavender Oil-Potent Anxiolytic Properties via Modulating Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channels. |
Useful Link:
| Topics | Hyperlinks |
| Brief Characteristics of Lavandula angustifolia | https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/lavandula/angustifolia/ |
| Introduction to Lavandula angustifolia | http://www.baike.com/wiki/%E8%96%B0%E8%A1%A3%E8%8D%89 |
| Main Types of Lavandula angustifolia | https://zhidao.baidu.com/question/2064036.html |
| Medicinal Uses of Lavandula angustifolia | http://big5.wiki8.com/xunyicao_120624/ |
Questions:
| (Beginner) | Guidelines:
Answer can be directly harvested from the information given. Q1. List the external features of the leaves of Lavandula angustifolia. Answer: Alternate leaves, oval-shaped, or needle shaped with large surface, a roll is formed at the edge. |
| (Elementary) | Guidelines:
Answer can be obtained from the information given and the external links. Q2. List out 5 sickness that Lavandula angustifolia can cure. Answer: Headache; dizziness; aphtha in mouth and tongue; Throat irritation; Scabies. |
| (Advanced) | Guidelines:
Question requires higher order thinking. More information should be found from external links or reference before answering the questions. Q3. List 3 continents where you can find Lavandula angustifolia. Answer: Africa, Asia, Europe. |
Secondary 3 Science (Biology)
Mini-project on Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Information sheet
Class and Class No. 3A (5)
Name: Cheung Chung Hon Darren
Year: 2017-2018
Chinese name: 薰衣草
Family Name (科名): Lamiaceae
Scientific name (學名): Lavandula
Common name (俗名): 薰衣草
| 習性： | Growth habit:
Originally found in Mediterranean area,south to tropical Africa, east to India |
| 葉：葉子較寬,主脈明顯 | Leaf: broader leaves,significant veins |
| 花：花序通常具6-10花,花萼卵状管形或近管形，长4-5毫米，呈紫色 | Flower:
Inflorescence with 6-10 flower, Egg shaped Calyx or tube shaped, purple in colour |
| 果：小坚果4，椭圆形，光滑， | Fruit:small fruit ,oval shape ,smooth |
| 性味功能:薰衣草茶预防恶心晕眩、缓和焦虑 | Properties: Lavandula tea prevent dizzyness, lower stress |
| 主治
減輕壓力和沮喪，有益皮膚 |
Treats
Relieve stress and depression, good for skin |
| 知多一點點： | More to learn:
This plant has been widely used in Herbology ,the oil of the plant can treat pain from bite from insects |
Previous Scientific Research (if any):
None
Useful Link:https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%96%B0%E8%A1%A3%E8%8D%89/14513
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/%E8%96%B0%E8%A1%A3%E8%8D%89#%E5%88%86%E5%B8%83
Questions:
| Beginner | What is the colour of the flower of the plant?
Answer: Purple |
| (Elementary) | What is the use of the plant?
Answer: relieve stress and depression |
| (Advanced) | How do chinese people use this plant for dining?
Answer: to made tea with it |
