The efficacy and function of Douchi grass

Douchicao is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine and is very helpful for many diseases. Below we will briefly introduce the black bean grass.

[Other names] Tongjingcao, Shetou Xixin, Malnutrition Medicine

[Source] Valeriana hardwickii Wall., a plant of the genus Valerian in the family Valerianaceae, is used as medicine with its root or whole plant . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, sweet, warm.

[Functions and indications] Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation, disperse blood stasis and relieve pain, strengthen the spleen and eliminate accumulation. Used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, thromboangiitis obliterans, swelling and pain caused by falls, low back pain, rheumatic bone pain, infantile malnutrition, neurasthenia; used externally to treat itching.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine and taken orally; for external use, appropriate amount, decocted in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guiyang Folk Medicinal Herbs

Through the introduction in this article, we can learn some relevant knowledge about Douchi grass. Whether from the perspective of food health or traditional Chinese medicine, the role of fermented black beans cannot be underestimated.