1, Xiancao, also known as Xiancao and Mesona blume, belongs to panicum miliaceum, Labiatae, and is an important medicinal and edible plant resource. The dry sample of the whole grass contains about 70% carbohydrates, a small amount of protein, fat, pigment, etc., and also contains more mineral elements.

2. Xiancao is widely used in medicine, and has the functions of clearing away summer heat, relieving fever and benefiting water. Among the components contained in Xiancao, flavonoids can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and lower blood pressure. Polysaccharide can enhance and improve the immune function of the body; Essence has the effects of calming, cooling, detoxifying and diuresis; Trace elements have the effects of inhibiting the formation of free radicals, anti-aging and anti-cancer; Vitamins can regulate and enhance physiological functions.

3, Xiancao is mainly used for heatstroke, heat toxicity, thirst, hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes, joint muscle pain, gonorrhea, acute rheumatoid arthritis, cold, jaundice, acute nephritis, diarrhea, dysentery, etc.

Extended data

Xiancao is widely eaten by people, especially in summer. People make Xiancao into Xiancao jelly and bean jelly, and it can also be made into Taiwan Province Xiancao, which is most suitable for eating in winter. People in Chaoshan area like to eat Chaoshan grass in summer, and Xiancao can also make Xiancao water, which is mixed with soybean milk and tastes very good. Xiancao can help people to clear away heat and toxic materials, detoxify and beautify their faces, and it is the most suitable food in summer.

At present, the development of Xiancao series products includes: instant Xiancao frozen powder, Xiancao health tea, Xiancao cola beverage, instant Xiancao, extraction of coffee pigment and so on.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiancao (annual herbaceous perennial plant)