The efficacy and function of jelly grass

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: Agar-agar. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Immortal grass, immortal grass, immortal jelly, firewood grass

[Source] The whole herb of Mesona chinensis Benth., a plant of the genus Mesona in the family Lamiaceae. Harvest in spring and summer, wash, cut into sections, and use fresh or dry.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, light, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, cools blood and relieves summer heat. Used for acute rheumatic arthritis, hypertension, heat stroke, cold, jaundice, acute nephritis, and diabetes.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5 to 2 taels.

【Remarks】 (1) This product can be boiled in water to make jelly, which can be used as a refreshing drink.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica"

After the above introduction to agar-agar, we have a detailed understanding of agar-agar. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of agar-agar grass and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.