The efficacy and function of cough grass

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - cough suppressant herb.

[Other names] Water hibiscus, sparrow grass, perilla grass, water mint, pass grass, water pipe grass

[Source] Limnophila aromatica (Lam.) Merr. [Limnophila gratissima Blume], the whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly astringent, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs and relieves cough, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Used for colds, coughs, whooping cough, snake bites, carbuncles and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, add appropriate amount and mash it with rice wine, or mash the fresh product and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above content is an introduction to the Chinese medicine cough herb. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to cough herbs in our daily life. When we take Chinese medicine such as cough herb, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not take it blindly.