The efficacy and function of cattail

Modern medical research believes that cattail contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and functions have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Other names] Pu (Book of Songs), Sui, Sui Pu (Ben Jing), Jiao, Jiao Stone (Wu Pu's Materia Medica), Gan Pu (Tang Materia Medica), Pu Huang Cao (Jing Xiao Chan Bao), Ghost Candle (Lei Zheng Huo Ren Shu), Water Candle (Guangdong Xin Yu), Cattail, Cyperus, Board Branch (Wang Lianshi's Book of Collecting Medicinal Herbs), Cattail Bag Grass (Compendium of Compendium of Materia Medica Supplement), Sui Shou Xiang (Herbal Prescriptions), Hairy Candle (Tian Bao Materia Medica), Golden Hairpin Grass (Modern Practical Chinese Medicine), Reed Candle, Reed Oil Candle (Mindong Materia Medica).

[Source] The whole herb of Typha longibracteata, Typha angustifolia, Typha latifolia or various plants of the same genus in the Typhaceae family.

【Original form】 ①Typha longifolia

[Chemical composition] The whole plant of Typha latifolia contains a large amount of vitamins B1, B2 and C. Very low in calcium.

【Functions and indications】 Treats urinary dysfunction and mastitis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian; grind into powder or burn into ashes and make into pills or powders. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat difficulty in urination: 7 parts of cattail ash and 3 parts of talcum powder. Grind the above two ingredients into powder. Take a small amount three times a day. (Puhui Powder from "Golden Chamber Essentials")

[Remarks] In addition to the above varieties, the whole herbs of the following plants of the same genus can also be used as medicine:

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine cattail introduced above, it turns out that cattail can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.