The efficacy and function of ground tendons

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and ground tendons are one of them. In order for ground tendons to play their role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master the method of eating them, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Other names] Sugan root, earth tendon (Bielu), yellow grass (Compendium of Materia Medica), hairy needle grass (Guizhou Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root or whole herb of the Poaceae plant Imperata cylindrica . Available all year round.

[Original form] Aspergillus niger, also known as: Aspergillus niger (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillside grasslands. Distributed in South China, Southwest China, Central China, Zhejiang, Shaanxi and other places.

[Chemical composition] Hay (collected during the flowering period) contains 11.2% moisture, 4.9% ash, 3.9% protein, 1.5% lipids, 36.0% crude fiber, and 42.5% carbohydrates. The polysaccharides contained are mainly hemicelluloses. Low molecular weight sugars include sucrose. Glucose, fructose, galactitol, meso-inositol and raffinose.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and quenches thirst, dispels wind and dampness. Treat fever, indigestion, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, and joint pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; mash into juice or soak in water. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cough caused by wind and cold: decocted 1-2 grams of roots of Chinese needle grass in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

The above describes some ways to eat ground tendons. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.