Burned jelly grass is not made from plant ash.
The authentic ancient way of burning jelly grass in China is to cook the jelly grass directly, or to make it from jelly grass powder or jelly grass liquid. Grass jelly powder is made from the pure natural herb plant jelly grass, which is refined through modern technology. Its branches and leaves can be decocted to make jelly. Plant ash is the residue after burning plants (herbs and woody plants) and can be used as fertilizer, medicinal purposes, etc.
Shao Xian Cao has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving summer heat, beautifying the skin, and moisturizing the intestines and laxative. It can be eaten by the general population, and is especially suitable for people who suffer from internal heat, heatstroke, and constipation.
Contraindications for eating jelly grass
1. The jelly grass has the effect of clearing away heat and diluting water, so patients with frequent urination should not eat jelly grass.
2. Grass jelly is a cooling food, so people with weak spleen and stomach should eat it with caution.
3. Women should not eat cold foods during menstruation, so women should not eat shaoxingcao during menstruation.