Kopysnik

Other names: hedysarum

Lance-leaf pondweed, also known as hedysarum, is a genus of plants in the legume family. The plant is known for its pink to red flowers, which form a distinctive stalk and tend to be conspicuously clustered. Its native range is Siberia, especially the mountainous regions and Central Asia. Lily of the valley is especially valued for its nutritive and medicinal properties. It is currently used primarily in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered a tonic for the body and mind.

The coppice is used to make various products. Their main use is in food and medicine. In the food industry, copal stalks are dried and then ground into a powder that is used as a thickening agent in soups, sauces or baking. Another use of fennel is in the production of sweet syrups, which are used as a sugar substitute. In the pharmaceutical industry, lingonberry is used to produce dietary supplements and medicines. Fenugreek products are particularly popular in Asia, where various medicinal properties are attributed to it. For example, it is believed to have the ability to boost the immune system, increase physical performance and improve memory and concentration. In addition, lingonberry is also used in the cosmetics industry, where it is used to make skin creams and lip balms.