Introduction to bald grass

Hua grass, also known as bald grass, bald grass, bald grass, etc., is a wild plant belonging to the family Gramineae. The height of the stems is about 30-80 cm, the leaves are linear or lanceolate, and the inflorescences are clustered spikes. The flowering period is from June to August. It is mainly distributed in mountainous areas, forest areas, grasslands, roadsides and other places in southern my country. It is a common wild herbaceous plant.

The medicinal value of Huatoucao

Huatoucao is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly used for clearing heat and detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, diuretic and treating stranguria, etc. Hua Tou Cao has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, diuresis and treating stranguria, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, etc. It can be used to treat hepatitis, pneumonia, nephritis, enteritis, diabetes and other diseases. In addition, balsam pear can also enhance human immunity and play a certain role in preventing colds, oral ulcers and other diseases.

Plucking and making of huatou grass

The picking time of huatou grass is generally after the flowering period, that is, in August. When picking, select strong, disease-free and insect-free plants, cut off their stems and leaves with scissors, and dry them in the sun. During production, wash the huatou grass with clean water, dry it and chop it into small pieces or fine powder, which can be used as medicine or made into tea.

Medicinal uses of huatoucao

Wuhuatoucao can be made into tea, decoction or porridge. The specific medicinal methods are as follows:

1. Huatoucao tea: Put an appropriate amount of Huatoucao into a tea cup and brew it with boiling water.

2. Huatoucao soup: Put an appropriate amount of Huatoucao into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes before drinking.

3. Huatou grass porridge: Mix the huatou grass and japonica rice in a ratio of 1:10, add an appropriate amount of water, boil, then simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, and it is ready to eat.

Precautions for huatoucao

1. huatoucao has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, but excessive consumption can cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

2. Huatoucao should not be used at the same time with some drugs, such as aspirin, diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, etc., otherwise it will cause adverse reactions.

3. Hua-tou grass grows in the wild and may be contaminated. Therefore, before picking, you should choose healthy growth and wash it with clean water.