The efficacy and function of corn grass

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of corn grass? How does traditional Chinese medicine use corn grass to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using corn grass to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Other names] April fly, melon grass, melon grass

[Source] Mollugo pentaphylla L. [M. stricta L.], a plant of the Aizoaceae family, is used as medicine in its entirety . Harvest in summer and autumn, remove impurities, and use fresh or dry in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, and promotes the removal of dampness. Used for abdominal pain, diarrhea, cold, cough, skin rashes; used externally to treat conjunctivitis, sores, boils and swellings.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.3～1 liang. For external use, mash the fresh grass and plug the nose or apply it to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Mollugo oppositifolia L. [M. spergula L.] of the same genus is used as medicine in the same way as the above species.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] This product was first recorded in "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities", which says: "Corn grass is found in the fields of Jiangxi. The thin stems spread on the ground are like a piece of paper but thin and have nodes; three or four leaves grow together; small yellow flowers like millet bloom at the tip from time to time, and light red near the root; the roots are also thin and tough." Based on the above records and their attached drawings, what is described is consistent with the current corn grass.

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine corn grass has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using corn grass in our lives.