The efficacy and function of star grass

Speaking of star grass, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of star grass, so here we will learn about the effects of star grass in detail.

[Other names] Teff grass, mosquito grass

[Source] The whole herb of Eragrostis cilianensis (All.) Link, E. pilosa (L.) Beauv. and E. poaeoides Beauv., all of the plants of the genus Eragrostis in the Poaceae family. Their inflorescences can also be used as medicine. The whole plant is harvested in summer and autumn, and the inflorescence is harvested during the flowering period. It is washed, cut into sections, and dried.

[Nature and flavor] Whole plant: sweet, light, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Whole plant: dispels wind and heat, and is a diuretic. Used for bladder stones, kidney stones, nephritis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 qian of the whole herb; apply appropriate amount on the inflorescence externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Selected Works of the Exhibition: Skin Diseases"

Above we introduced what star grass is, and we also learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine star grass. We know that the effects of star grass are very powerful, and everyone can eat some star grass for health preservation.