Side effects and contraindications of Toad Grass

Toad grass is a common herb, which gets its name because its stems and leaves resemble the skin of a toad. Toad grass can also be used as a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It tastes a bit bitter and is a cool plant. In traditional Chinese medicine, it removes toxins from the body and relieves swelling of the skin. In medicine, it is mainly used as a prescription for treating hemorrhoids and eczema. So what are the side effects and contraindications of Toad Grass?

What is Toad Grass?

Toad grass can grow in many places in my country. Generally, we pick it in summer and autumn after the flowers bloom, and then use it after drying. In addition, for the sake of convenience, we can also transplant the toad grass in the yard for planting to prevent unexpected needs. In addition, we can also collect toad grass seeds and sow them in autumn.

Toad grass likes a hot and humid environment. The temperature between 22 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius is most suitable for the growth of toad grass. In addition, the higher the humidity in the air, the more vigorously the toad grass grows, but when the temperature is below ten degrees, you need to take cold protection measures.

Toad grass is a perennial herb with relatively short rhizomes and relatively wide leaves. It mostly grows on hillsides, roadsides and wetlands. Toad grass has very strong vitality and can grow in an environment with an altitude of more than 2,000 years. It grows especially well in provinces and cities such as Tibet, Gansu and Xinjiang, and is spread all over the country.

How to take Toad Grass

There are many benefits to the body after taking Toad Grass, and there are many ways to take it. In addition to drinking it in water, it can also be made into a medicinal food. The details are as follows:

1. Wash the fresh toad grass and chop it into pieces for later use. Then crack the egg and mix it with the toad grass. Finally, fry it in a pan and take it while it is hot. Take it once or twice a day.

2. Wash the fresh toad grass and chop it into pieces. Then add appropriate amount of water and flour and mix well. Finally, make pancakes and eat while hot. This medicinal diet method has a very good effect on diseases related to the queen, especially sore throat, bronchitis and cough. If you suffer from cough and sore throat, you will recover after taking it once or twice. If you suffer from bronchitis, it is best for the patient to take it five or six times.

3. After washing the fresh toad grass , put it directly into your mouth and chew it. Slowly swallow the juice and spit out the residue. It can effectively treat sore throat.

4. Boil the toad grass and three bowls of water together. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for fifteen minutes. Then drink it instead of tea. This method is very effective for coughs. The effect can be seen in about an hour, and the body will recover after three hours without a rebound.

Side effects of toad grass

Toad grass has the effects of removing rheumatism and detoxifying. It is effective in treating dysentery, rheumatic pain in the muscles and bones, paralysis, epilepsy, and scabies, and has no side effects. It is recommended to take it in moderation and not to overdose, otherwise it will backfire.