The efficacy and function of cyperus

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Kochia odorifera.

【Other name】 Vanilla

[Source] Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv., a plant of the genus Hierochloe in the Poaceae family, is used as medicine using its rhizome . Harvest in spring and autumn, cut into sections and dry in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】Cooling blood, stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. Used for vomiting blood, hematuria, edema caused by acute and chronic nephritis, and stranguria caused by heat.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 2 taels.

[Remarks] (1) Its variant Hier ochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. var. pubescens Kryl. is also used for medicinal purposes.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

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