What are the effects and functions of horseshoe grass?

The main production area of ​​horse hoof grass is West Lake, and it is a common medicinal material. At the same time, it was also one of the more precious aquatic foods in my country in the early days. Horseshoe grass can be eaten directly or used as a medicinal material. It is usually used to treat diseases such as sha, falls, sprains, etc. So what are the effects, functions and precautions of horse hoof grass? Next, let us learn about the functions and effects of water chestnut and its therapeutic effects.

[Plant morphology] Thin-leaved donkey hoof grass is a perennial herb, 45 to 60 cm tall. The rhizome is short and has clusters of white fibrous roots. Stem erect or oblique, hollow. The basal leaves are clustered, kidney-shaped or ovate-cordate, 4.5-6 cm long, 6-10 cm wide, and deeply cordate at the base; the leaf margin is obtusely serrated or tooth-like; the petiole is 24-36 cm long; the stem leaves are sparse, 1-3 pieces, small in shape, with short petioles or almost sessile; the leaves are soft, and the palmate veins are slightly raised. There are 1-3 flowers, terminal, with pedicels 4-6 cm long; the perianth usually has 5 petals, ovate-elliptical, about 13 mm long, and bright yellow; there are many stamens, yellow, with short filaments; there are 5-8 carpels, which are narrow and long. The follicle is sessile, oblong, about 1 cm long, with a short mouth at the top; there are many seeds. Flowering period is from April to May. Fruiting period is July to August. It grows in moist places such as hillside ditches, woods and grass. Distributed in Northeast my country, Shaanxi, Zhejiang and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Spicy; slightly bitter; cool in nature.

The efficacy and function of horse hoof grass

Treats sha, falls, and sprains.

Dosage and Usage of Horseshoe Grass

For internal use: decoction, 9-15g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply externally; or mix with wine lees, heat and apply externally; or boil in water and wash with.

Horseshoe grass recipe

① Treating sha: 4-5 qian of horseshoe grass, add 3-4 qian each of wormwood, Buddleija scabra, Lespedeza bicolor (Lespedeza bicolor), and Agrimony vine. Decoction in water, take once before breakfast and dinner.

②Treat falls and sprains: fresh water chestnut roots and snake grape roots. Mash it, mix with wine lees, and heat it to apply to the injured area.

Therapeutic effect of horse hoof grass

Horseshoe grass is not only fragrant, but also rich in nutrients. Its tender stems, tender buds and curled leaves are surrounded by white transparent gelatinous substances that contain high levels of gelatin and other ingredients. It has been determined that every 100 grams of fresh water chestnut contains 900 mg of protein, 230 mg of sugar, a relatively large amount of vitamin C and a small amount of iron. If you mix horseshoe grass and crucian carp together, in addition to its delicious taste, it also has the effects of relieving gas and stopping vomiting, treating heat carbuncle, and eliminating sores.

The above is a detailed introduction to the functions and effects of water chestnut and its therapeutic effects. I believe that most people have a better understanding of the functions, effects and therapeutic effects of horse hoof grass. In normal times, when you have sha, falls, or sprains, you may want to eat horseshoe grass according to the above method for treatment.