Levzeia Tyuguryuks is a perennial rhizomatous plant of the Asteraceae family, cultivated in the mountains of the Altai and Siberia. The roots have a dark brown color and a characteristic resinous smell, which makes them popular among sika deer. The plant contains organic acids, resins, essential oils, tannins, alkaloids, vitamins (ascorbic acid, carotene), inulin, and other biologically active compounds.
From the point of view of application, Tyuguryuks Levzeia exhibits a wide range of pharmacological properties. It tones up the body, strengthens immunity, improves circulation, and increases concentration of attention. Moreover, the plant has an adaptogenic effect, reduces stress levels, aids in recovery after physical exertion, and accelerates wound healing. In agronomic practice, levzeia is used as a fodder crop: the yield of green mass reaches 300–350 kg/ha, and the content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium makes it a valuable component of cattle rations.
For growing Tyuguryuks Levzeia, a bright place without shade from other crops, moderate soil moisture (no over-wetting), and fertile loamy or loam soils with pH 5.6–6.0 are required. The plant is frost-resistant down to -4 °C and can be grown in both spring and autumn at a sowing rate of 6–10 kg/ha. Mowing is carried out twice a year: at the end of August–beginning of September for obtaining vitamin-grass meal or silage. Extracts and infusions of roots are used as stimulants of physical, mental, and intellectual condition.
