The efficacy and function of wheat bran grass

The efficacy and function of wheat bran grass

Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective in treating some special diseases, but we still need to learn about it before taking it. Today we will talk about some common knowledge about wheat bran grass.

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Urticaceae plant Hemp . Harvest in summer and autumn and dry for use.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50 to 100 cm tall. Stem erect, sparsely covered with short procumbent hairs, often branched. The leaves are opposite, herbaceous, ovate or broadly ovate, 3-11 cm long, 1.5-7.5 cm wide, with acuminate tip, rounded or broadly cuneate base, coarsely serrated margins, and sparsely short, rough hairs on both sides; the petiole is 1-8 cm long. Dioecious or monoecious; inflorescences axillary, up to 20 cm long; inflorescence axis sparsely covered with short white hairs; female flower clusters spherical. Achenes are obovate, 0.5-1 mm long, with sparse short hairs on the upper part. Persistent stigma filiform.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in shady and wet places on hillsides and stream banks. Distributed in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi, Hebei, Liaoning and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "astringent, slightly bitter, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It clears away heat and detoxifies, eliminates wind and stops itching, and promotes the flow of dampness. It treats itchy skin and dampness."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine".

The above is the relevant knowledge about wheat bran grass introduced to you. Through the above article, you can clearly understand that wheat bran grass has many benefits and functions for the human body, so you can use wheat bran grass to treat some diseases.

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