Effects and functions of ice grass

Effects and functions of ice grass

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material ice grass?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root or whole herb of Leymus japonicus of the Poaceae family.

[Original morphology] Leymus japonicus is a perennial herb. With downward and horizontal rhizomes. Culms solitary or clustered, erect, 40-100 cm tall, with 3-5 nodes, smooth and glabrous, or densely pubescent under inflorescence. The leaf sheath is smooth and glabrous, or with ciliated edges when young; the ligule is membranous, truncate, 1-1.5mm long; the leaf blade is 5-30cm long, 4-7mm wide, flat or involute, rough or with short soft hairs on the upper surface and edges, smooth or slightly rough on the lower surface. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Flowering and fruiting period is from June to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It often grows in sandy land, plain oases and mountain grasslands.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; relieves asthma; stops bleeding. Mainly used for gonorrhea; leucorrhea; asthma; coughing up blood; epistaxis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 30-60g; or drink as tea.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine ice grass. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using ice grass, some methods and techniques should be mastered to consume it in a healthy and scientific manner.

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