The efficacy and function of golden foxtail grass

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material golden foxtail grass.

【Alias】 Golden dog tail, dog tail

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of golden foxtail grass of the Poaceae family.

[Original form] Golden foxtail grass, an annual solitary or clumping herb. The culm is erect or inclined and knee-shaped at the base, with roots growing at nodes near the ground. It is 20-90 cm high, smooth and hairless, with only the underside of the inflorescence slightly rough. The leaf sheath is flattened with ridges at the bottom, rounded at the top, smooth and hairless, with a thin film on the edge, smooth and without cilia; the ligule has a circle of cilia about 1 mm long; the leaf blades are linear-lanceolate or narrowly lanceolate, 5-40 cm long, 2-10 mm wide, with a long acuminate tip, obtuse base, rough above, smooth below, and sparsely covered with long soft hairs near the base. Inflorescence densely cylindrical or narrowly conical, 3-17cm long, 4-8mm wide (excluding bristles), main axis with short fine pubescence, bristles golden yellow, rough, 4-8mm long, usually with only one developed spikelet in a cluster; first glume broadly ovate or ovate, 1/3 or 1/2 as long as spikelet, with pointed apex and 3 veins; second glume broadly ovate, 1/2-2/3 as long as spikelet, with slightly obtuse apex and 5-7 veins; first floret male or neutral, first lemma as long as spikelet or slightly shorter, with 5 veins, its palea membranous, equal in length and width to the second floret, with 2 veins, usually containing 3 stamens or none; second floret bisexual, lemma leathery, equal in length and width to the first lemma, with pointed apex, extremely raised on the back when mature, with obvious transverse wrinkles; scales cuneate; styles united at base. Flowering and fruiting period is from June to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on forest edges, hillsides, barren gardens and wilderness.

[Chemical composition] The seed oil contains palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; bland; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; improves eyesight; stops diarrhea. Mainly used for red and swollen eyes; blepharitis; red and white dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of golden foxtail grass in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of golden foxtail grass. The value of golden foxtail grass can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of golden foxtail grass.