Area
In nature, the plant is distributed along the Mediterranean coast, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Iran, the North Caucasus, Crimea and Ukraine.
Botanical description of the plant
Perennial herb, up to 100 cm in height. The flowers are purple.
Medicinal properties
The surface and seeds of the plant are used as medicinal raw materials. They contain galegin alkaloids, glycosides, proteins and fats, which are used in folk medicine as a diuretic, analgesic and as a means of treating diabetes.
Growing technology
Can be propagated by planting in autumn and early spring. Grows well in all soils of Uzbekistan. Given that its root system is well developed, it is advisable to plant it in eroded soils. Protects the soil from erosion, propagated by seeds. For a long and gross flowering of the plant should be strongly applied phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers. During the autumn plowing, 30-40 tons of manure or 20 tons of manure per hectare is mixed with 45 kg of nitrogen or 60 kg of phosphorus fertilizers. The field is plowed to a depth of 25-30 cm, plowed and rows are drawn at 90 cm intervals. The seeds are planted at a depth of 2–3 cm. Seeds are sown at the rate of 10-12 kg per hectare. Care begins as soon as the first seedlings are formed. At the time of the first weeding is done alone, leaving 1–2 plants in each nest at a distance of 15–20 cm between rows. Row spacing is softened and cleared of weeds.
