The efficacy and function of red stem grass root

Red stem grass root has a long history, and until now, the uses of red stem grass root are becoming more and more. I don’t know if you friends know about the other effects of red stem grass root. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Other name] Red cohosh root

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Eupatorium heterophyllum of the Asteraceae family.

[Original morphology] Eupatorium heterophyllum is a perennial herb, 1-2m tall. The stem is erect, cylindrical, covered with long hairs, with scattered fine red spots on the upper part and light brown or purple at the base. Leaves opposite, sometimes upper leaves alternate; leaf blade 3-lobed, rarely shallowly lobed or half-lobed, but leaves under inflorescence unlobed, lobes oblong, elliptic-lanceolate or lanceolate, pubescent and glandular on both sides, but hairs on the upper side are few and sparsely green, while hairs on the lower side are dense and pale white, with coarse serrations on the margins and short petioles; middle lobe is larger, 4-9cm long and 1.5-3.5cm wide, lateral lobes are shorter, petioles are shorter, about 1cm long; leaves under inflorescence are smaller, unlobed, ovate or lanceolate, sessile or with short petioles. The inflorescence head is arranged in umbels or compound umbels at the top of the stem or branches; the tips of the bracts are rounded and obtuse. Achenes with glandular dots; pappus as long as corolla. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from September to October.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; cool

【Functions and indications】Relieves exterior symptoms and reduces fever. Mainly cold and fever; headache

【Usage and Dosage】 Take as decoction: 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Knowing the effects and functions of red stem grass root, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.