The efficacy and function of foxtail grass

Dogtail grass is a medicinal material and is quite common in life. We can eat dogtail grass appropriately. Since many people don’t know much about dogtail grass, let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Weed, Bright Grass, Bright Seed [seeds], Golden Foxtail Grass, Barnacles, Hairy Grass, Hairy Dudu, Dog Hairy Tail

[Source] The whole herb , flower spikes , roots and seeds of Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv., a plant of the genus Setaria in the Poaceae family, are also used as medicine. Harvest in autumn and sun-dried separately.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and improve eyesight, clear away heat and promote diuresis. Used for wind-heat cold, trachoma, red and painful eyes, jaundice hepatitis, and difficulty urinating; used externally to treat cervical lymph node tuberculosis.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. As a traditional Chinese medicine, dogtail grass has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.