Tianpeng grass is the whole plant of the Caryophyllaceae plant, Paronychia argentea. It is distributed in the northeast, east, central, Gansu, Qinghai and other places. It is used as medicine for its effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and detoxifying and stopping bleeding.
【The Efficacy and Functions of Tianpeng Grass】
Tianpeng grass has a good effect on treating ulcers. For example, it can be used to treat hemorrhoids by grinding the Tianpeng grass into powder, mixing it with water for wet patients or sesame oil for dry patients, and applying it to the hemorrhoids to make them shrink. Another example is to treat sores by applying a suitable amount of fresh Tianpeng grass mixed with a little salt to the affected area.
Tianpeng grass also has effects on rheumatism, sprains, fractures, and other conditions. It can be used by decocting 10 grams of Tianpeng grass with 30 grams of yellow wine and an appropriate amount of water for oral administration. It can also be crushed and applied externally to the affected area.
Tianpeng grass has a detoxifying effect. For example, it can be used to treat abscesses and swelling by decocting an appropriate amount of Tianpeng grass and taking it orally while applying it externally to the abscesses. It can also be used to treat snake bites by decocting 10-20 grams of Tianpeng grass with water, and crushing another handful of Tianpeng grass to apply to the wound.
【Identification of Tianpeng Grass】
Ecological environment: It grows in fields, stream banks, or wet areas.
Distribution: It is distributed in the northeast, east, central, southwest, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and other places.
The whole plant of Tianpeng grass is 15-30cm long and dirty green in color. The leaves are opposite, with complete leaf blades that are oblong or lanceolate in shape, 5-20mm long, 2-3mm wide, gradually tapering at the tip, and with entire or shallowly wavy margins.
The umbellate inflorescence is terminal or axillary; the sepals are lanceolate with pointed tips and smooth surfaces; the petals are white and deeply divided into 2 lobes; there are 5 stamens; and there are 2-3 styles. The capsule is about the same length as the persistent calyx and splits into 6 valves when ripe. It has a slight odor and a mild taste.
【Medicinal Uses of Tianpeng Grass】
1. Treatment of snake bites: Take 30-60g of Tianpeng grass. Decoct and take orally. Crush another handful, wash it clean, and apply it to the wound.
2. Treatment of sprains: Take 30g of Tianpeng grass and 60-120g of yellow wine. Decoct with an appropriate amount of water and take orally.
3. Treatment of wind-cold and common cold: Take 60g of Tianpeng grass and 15g of brown sugar. Decoct with water, take twice a day, and cover with a blanket to induce slight sweating after taking the medicine.
4. Treatment of infant diarrhea: Take 30g of Tianpeng grass and 60g of Portulaca oleracea. Decoct and take orally.
