Coral grass and longbeard are two kinds of plants, coral grass is a perennial tender herb, its whole grass can be used as medicine into medicine, can be used to treat tonsillitis, kidney deficiency back pain, upper respiratory tract infections and other symptoms. Lobelia belongs to the lily family, and its rhizome and root can be processed and mixed as the Chinese medicine Baiqian.

Coral grass

Many people do not know coral grass and Lobelia are the same, in fact, they are two completely different plants, coral grass is also known as tangled lily, belongs to the family of Duckweed plants, mostly growing in the sea coast. Coral grass is a perennial tender herb, the highest can grow up to 40cm, it has some white powder on the plant.

Coral grass

Coral grass will bloom in April every year, and in June it will bear fruit, coral grass has some medicinal value, its whole grass can be used as a medicinal herb into medicine, it has the effect of clearing away heat, detoxification, and tonifying the kidneys. Coral grass can be used to treat tonsillitis, kidney deficiency and lumbago, acute mastitis, upper respiratory tract infections and many other conditions.

Lobelia

Lobelia belongs to the lily family, its root is very long and thin, up to 1 meter long, it will bloom in May to June every year, and will bear fruit in August to September, its flowers are yellowish-green, and it has a certain degree of ornamental. Lobelia grows in the grassy slopes at an altitude of 400 to 2300 meters, and is mostly planted in the northern regions of China.

Lobelia

Lobelia is suitable for growth in a warm, semi-shady environment, with a high demand for water, planting should be timely watering of plants, usually keep the soil moist and not dry best. The rhizomes and roots of longbeard can be processed and mixed as traditional Chinese medicine Baiqian, which is very effective, but usually you can't use it privately as a medicinal herb.