Reed Root also known as mat root, vague grass, triangular grass, is the root of the sedge plant water hair flower. Although the efficacy and function of reed root are relatively common, you would never expect that this common herb in life is the "immortal herb" for warding off evil spirits during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Image of Reed Root
【Efficacy and Function of Reed Root】
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that reed root has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and detoxification. It is mainly used for hot and painful urination, difficult urination, excessive vaginal discharge, and swollen and painful gums.
"Commonly Used Sichuan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Clears heat and promotes urination. Treats hot toothache, urinary disease, and excessive vaginal discharge."
"Sichuan Chinese Herbal Medicine Compendium" 1982 Edition: "Used for hot and painful urination, difficult urination."
Treatment for hot and painful urination, difficult urination: 30g reed root, 30g stone moss, 30g sea purslane. Decoction for oral administration.
Treatment for damp-heat excessive vaginal discharge: 30g reed root, 30g three-white grass. Decoction for oral administration.
Treatment for toothache caused by stomach fire: 15g reed root, 15g bitter buckwheat, 15g earth bone bark, 15g mugwort. Decoction for oral administration.
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