It is okay to soak the roots in water, but the symptoms must be treated

The roots are also known as cogongrass, Imperata cogongrass, and Imperata cogongrass root

It tastes sweet and bitter, cold in nature, and non-toxic.

Meridian return: Enters the lung meridian, stomach meridian, and small intestine meridian.

Function: Cool blood to stop bleeding, clear away heat and detoxify.

Indications: used for vomiting blood, hematuria, hot stranguria, edema, jaundice, difficulty urinating, febrile disease and polydipsia, stomach heat, vomiting, and cough.

It can be taken orally, decoction 10-15g (double if fresh), puree or grind into powder.