The efficacy and function of weeds

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and as a kind of Chinese medicinal material, weeds are also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of weeds.

[Other names] Broken rice grass, Torreya grandis, and beard grass

[Source] Eragrostis tenella (L.) Beauv. ex Schult., a weed of the Poaceae family, the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】South of the Yangtze River and the southwest region.

【Nature and flavor】Salty, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and cools blood. Mainly used to treat coughing up blood and vomiting blood.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 liang, decocted in water.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the Chinese medicine weed. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.