Donkey's foot grass has several other similar names horseshoe grass, horseshoe leaves, etc. The height of the plant is only 20 cm to 48 cm, its flowering period is from May to September, and the fruiting period is ripe from June. It is planted in most parts of the country. The plant contains certain toxins, but the whole plant can also be used as a medicinal plant, the following to learn more about it.

Medicinal

When used as an herbal medicine, it is also called Lijinhua, donkey's hoof vegetable, etc. It is very effective in detoxification, clearing heat and removing dampness, and can mainly treat symptoms such as inflammation of the urinary tract and heat stroke, and if applied externally, it can also treat external injuries such as venomous snake attacks and burns. It can be harvested in the summer and fall, rinsed and cleaned and then dried naturally, dried and then stored for spare parts, or can be directly picked fresh for use,

Medicinal part: the whole plant can be used as a herbal medicine.

Use and dosage: For internal use, you can take 1 yuan to 2 yuan of the root and leaves, add the right amount of water to simmer and drink; if you are applying externally, you can be crushed into a powder and apply it to the patient.

But this plant is toxic, so it is best to have professional guidance when using it to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Other roles

Earth pesticide: the whole plant can be processed into earth pesticide for use in farmland, which can reduce the cost of crops, and at the same time it is a lot less hazardous than the pesticide pollution on the market, both for the crops and the human body.

Ornamental: its leaves are very peculiar, the shape of the leaf is like the shape of a donkey's hoof, which is also the origin of its name, and the color turquoise, the flowers are yellow, the same color as the flowers of the sunflower, the flowering period is very long can be opened from May to September.