What are the effects and functions of fossil grass?

If we talk about which plant is more tenacious, fossil grass must be one of them. Generally speaking, it appears in bushes and has a very distinctive appearance. Because its leaves are opposite each other and its rhizomes are like ordinary wood. If you hold the fossil grass in your hand and smell it, you can smell its unique aroma. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the whole plant of fossil grass can be used as medicine. So, what are the effects and functions of fossil grass?

1. Softening and dispersing lumps

Softening and dispersing nodules are the main effects of stone grass. It can also promote the metabolism of cholesterol in the human body. After the amount of cholesterol in the human body is reduced, the chance of stone formation will decrease. Moreover, stone grass can accelerate the decomposition of stones in the human body and allow them to be quickly excreted from the body with the body's metabolism. It has a good therapeutic effect on humans with gallstones and urinary stones.

2. Diuretic and detumescent

After being used as medicine, fossil grass tastes slightly bitter and has a cold nature. It can eliminate various inflammations in the human body and improve kidney function. It has obvious therapeutic effects on common diseases such as human urinary problems, nephritis, urinary tract infections, and body edema. During treatment, fossil grass can be boiled in water and taken directly orally.

3. Lowers blood pressure

Fossil grass contains some trace elements of potassium, which can promote the excretion and metabolism of sodium in the body. It also contains some alkaline components that can regulate the secretion of human adrenaline, which can lower people's high blood pressure. At the same time, it can also protect the cardiovascular system and reduce the occurrence of common cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and heart disease.

4. Detoxification and swelling

Fossil grass can not only cure stones but also detoxify and reduce swelling. When people are bitten by poisonous snakes or have swellings and skin inflammations, they can also use fossil grass for treatment. When treating the affected area, you can grind the fresh fossil grass into powder and extract the juice, and then apply the juice directly to the affected area. You can also grind the fresh fossil grass into a paste and apply it directly externally, which can play an important role in detoxifying and reducing swelling.