Qingming grass is actually another name for snake grass. It is a perennial herb, belonging to dicotyledonous plants, Platycodon grandiflorum, Compositae and Ophiopogon japonicus. The whole plant can be used as medicine. Qingming grass, also known as Tian Ai, Arnebia euchroma, Hedyotis diffusa and Pinellia ternata, is called Qingming grass because it is very common in Tomb-Sweeping Day and can be used to make food.

What does Qingming grass look like?

Qingming grass, also known as meandering grass, has erect stems, oblique branches, alternate leaves, golden yellow or lemon yellow flowers, flowering period of 1-4 months, and fruit period of 8- 1 1 month.

Where does Qingming grass grow?

Qingming grass is more common in humid grasslands or rice fields, and likes warm and humid growing environment. China, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Philippine and Indonesian are also cultivated.

The efficacy and function of Qingming grass

Qingming grass can be harvested when it blooms in spring, dried after removing impurities, and the whole grass can be used as medicine. Has the effects of eliminating phlegm, relieving cough, expelling wind and removing dampness. It is a Chinese herbal medicine suitable for most people, but it may cause discomfort to people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.