The efficacy and function of black grass

Black grass is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, black grass actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other names] Ghost feather arrow, feather arrow grass, black bone grass, Ke grass

[Source] Buchnera cruciata Buch.-Ham., a plant of the genus Buchnera in the family Scrophulariaceae, is used as medicine with its whole plant . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, and use fresh or dry.

【Nature and flavor】Light, slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Used for influenza, abdominal pain due to heat stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and urticaria.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about black grass. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply black grass in life to serve our health.