The efficacy and function of sedge grass

Scutellaria baicalensis is a very nutritious and precious medicinal material. Eating it regularly can have very good effects and functions. So how should we eat Scutellaria baicalensis? What specific benefits can eating Scutellaria baicalensis bring to our body? We need to understand some professional knowledge of Scutellaria baicalensis to answer these questions.

[Other names] Green bamboo, horse ear grass, horse ear grass, Central Asian sedge

[Source] Arthraxon hispidus (Thunb.) Makino var. centrasiaticus Honda, Poaceae, the root and whole herb are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 All over the country.

【Chemical composition】 Contains arthraxin C ₂₁ H ₁₆ O ₉ .

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, reduces adverse effects, relieves cough and asthma, detoxifies, and eliminates rheumatism. It is mainly used to treat hepatitis, chronic cough and asthma, pharyngitis, stomatitis, rhinitis, lymphadenitis, and mastitis. Used externally to treat scabies, skin itching, carbuncles and furunculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, decocted in water. For external use, take 2 liang of scutellaria baicalensis, decoct it in water and use it for external washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Ben Jing"

The above describes some ways to eat sedge. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.