Application and features of sphagnum

Sphagnum mosses are not only the main peat formers, they are also a very valuable raw material that is used in medicine and as technical raw materials. Sphagnum is a bog plant that has low thermal conductivity. Due to this property, it is used in construction as an insulating material. Sphagnum mosses, being in a dry state, have very high absorbency. These mosses can absorb up to 20 times their own weight in water.

Sphagnum does not have roots, which distinguishes it from many other mosses. Sphagnum grows annually, while its lower part dies off. But the part that dies does not rot primarily due to lack of oxygen. Rotting is also prevented by substances released by the plant itself. In addition, substances released by sphagnum have bactericidal properties. Therefore, thanks to these substances, they are used for medical purposes.

due to the special properties of sphagnum moss, in addition to medicine, it is used in gardening, livestock farming and beekeeping.

In gardening, sphagnum moss is usually added to the soil for indoor plants, which helps maintain its moisture for a longer period. Sphagnum moss can also be used to root various plants. Very often, sphagnum is used in garden plots in winter, as it stores heat very well.

Beekeepers make insulation from sphagnum moss for hives, as well as to reduce humidity inside. If the air inside the hive turns out to be too dry, then the sphagnum will begin to give up its moisture and thanks to this you can avoid the honey becoming sugary.

sphagnum moss can be used as bedding for your pets. It perfectly absorbs odors, so it can also be used as a litter for pets.

no equipment is needed to collect sphagnum moss. You need to take the moss completely from the bottom to the top, then squeeze it out. The first time it is squeezed out by hand, after which it is placed on mesh trays. The sphagnum moss is then dried in the sun. Unlike others medicinal plants there is no need to dry it in the shade. Sphagnum takes a long time to dry. It is not recommended to dry it artificially, since in this case the sphagnum will dry unevenly.

If sphagnum is used in medicine, then you need to wait for it to dry almost completely.

the properties of this plant are unique and yet it is not rare. You can find it simply by going for a walk in the forest.