Xianhe grass is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that can stop bleeding and reduce swelling. It can be used both externally and internally. Whether it is soaked in water or decocted, the effects are the same. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Xianhe grass!
Can Xianhe grass be soaked in water and consumed?
Xianhe grass has the effects of stopping bleeding, invigorating the stomach, promoting bowel movements, relieving diarrhea, and killing parasites.
Soaking 3 tablespoons of dried Xianhe grass in hot water for 10-15 minutes and drinking it can improve diarrhea. Using the cooled soaking liquid to wipe the skin can reduce skin irritation. Gargling with warm soaking liquid can alleviate oral irritation and sore throat.
Xianhe grass can strengthen the body and treat symptoms such as fatigue, pale complexion, weak Qi with spontaneous sweating, palpitations, etc. It is therefore known as a herb for relieving fatigue.
In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, Xianhe grass is often cooked with red dates to nourish Qi and blood and treat fatigue.
Efficacy and functions of Xianhe grass
1. Hemostasis
Xianhe grass has a bitter and astringent taste and enters the lung and liver meridians. It can constrict and stop bleeding. As it has a neutral nature, it can be used for both cold and heat-related bleeding conditions.
2. Tonifying the body and stopping diarrhea
Xianhe grass has a slightly sweet taste and can tonify the body. It enters the lung, liver, and spleen meridians. It can not only tonify Qi and blood but also has a drying effect due to its bitter taste. It enters the large intestine meridian and can relieve damp-heat in the large intestine to stop diarrhea, thus having the effect of tonifying the body and stopping diarrhea.
3. Killing parasites and detoxification
Xianhe grass has a bitter and slightly sweet taste. Bitterness can kill parasites, and sweetness can detoxify. Therefore, it can be used for conditions such as itching and skin ulcers.
Usage of Xianhe grass
Method 1: Soaking in water
Xianhe grass has the effects of stopping bleeding, invigorating the stomach, promoting bowel movements, relieving diarrhea, and killing parasites. Soaking it in water or decocting it have the same effects.
Soak 3 tablespoons of dried Xianhe grass in hot water for 10-15 minutes and drink it as tea to improve diarrhea. Using the cooled soaking liquid to wipe the skin can reduce skin irritation. Gargling with warm soaking liquid can alleviate oral irritation and sore throat.
Method 2: Making porridge
When using Xianhe grass to treat cancer, the whole plant above the ground should be used, removing the roots. Take 120 grams of Xianhe grass (cleaned), 100 red dates, and 100 grams of polished rice (or glutinous rice). Cook them in a pot until the rice and red dates turn into porridge, then add the Xianhe grass juice. Bring it to a boil and it can be consumed. Take it twice a day and continue for 1-2 months.
