The efficacy and function of Pennisetum

Pennisetum is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life and is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the efficacy and functions of Pennisetum, so let us learn about it in detail below.

[Other names] Big foxtail grass, Li grass, Guangming grass [Hunan. Jiangxi]

[Source] Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng., a plant of the genus Pennisetum in the Poaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots, rhizomes and whole plant . Collected in autumn and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs and relieves cough, cools the blood and improves eyesight. Used for cough due to lung heat, hemoptysis, red and swollen eyes, carbuncles and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang of root or rhizome, 3-5 qian of whole herb. The whole plant is often used as medicine to treat red, swollen and painful eyes, while the roots or rhizomes are used for the rest.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Supplement to Materia Medica"

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine Pennisetum in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Pennisetum has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.