The efficacy and function of silver thread grass root

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and silver thread grass root, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of silver thread grass root.

[Alias] Asarum (Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica), Four-leaf Asarum (Hunan Materia Medica), Asarum odoratum, Asarum sieboldii, Four-leaf Asarum, and Asarum sieboldii (Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root and rhizome of the plant silver thread grass of the Chrysopogon dactylifera family. Dig up in spring and autumn, wash, and use dried or fresh.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Silver Thread Grass".

【Properties】 The dried rhizome is dark green. Root-like, grayish white or khaki, brittle and easily broken, tough when wet, with well-developed bark that is easily separated from the wood, which is vermicelli-like and yellowish white.

【Chemical composition】 Contains 0.55% aromatic oil.

[Processing] Leigong Paozhi Lun: "Whenever the herbs are collected, grind them into small pieces, boil them in water with raw licorice for one volt, and dry them in the sun for use."

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, warm, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and regulate Qi. Treat rheumatic pain, strain, cold, stomach pain, amenorrhea, leucorrhea, bruises, and furunculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 qian; soak in wine or grind into powder. For external use: mash and apply.

【Note】Use with caution when taking internally, and pregnant women should not take it.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat rheumatism: ㈠Silver thread grass root, soak in wine (containing 20% ​​crude drug), take one to three liang a day. (Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica) ㈡ One to two coins of fresh root of silver thread grass, steamed with meat. (Hunan Pharmacopoeia)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This article introduces to us what silver thread grass root is. We know that silver thread grass root has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that silver thread grass root is generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.