Scissors grass usually refers to Polygonum aviculare, which is mainly used as a whole herb in medicine. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and promoting diuresis. It not only has high medicinal value, but also has many uses. Let's learn about the efficacy and usage of scissors grass together!
[The Efficacy and Functions of Scissors Grass]
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory are the main effects of scissors grass after being used as medicine. It has obvious inhibitory and killing effects on the streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, and group B streptococcus in the human body. It can prevent these bacteria from breeding and reproducing in the body, and can prevent them from harming human cells, thus significantly enhancing the body's anti-inflammatory ability.
2. Clearing heat and detoxifying
Scissors grass is a kind of cool and cold Chinese medicinal material. It can clear the heat and toxins in the body and accelerate the metabolism of various toxins in the body. Drinking water boiled with scissors grass can prevent internal heat and prevent diseases caused by excessive heat and toxins in the body.
When people have sore throat, oral ulcers, and red and swollen eyes, taking scissors grass can significantly improve the symptoms.
[The Uses of Scissors Grass]
Rural people also call scissors grass "ni hu cai". It has many powerful uses that urban people may have never seen before.
Rural people often blanch scissors grass with water and stir-fry it to eat. It is very delicious. It is also highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, and good for digestion.
In addition to being edible, scissors grass can also be picked and dried in the sun, and used to make tea. Many rural people don't drink tea, they prefer to drink scissors grass dried and steeped in water.
In addition to making tea, rural people often pick a large amount of scissors grass in the wild to feed pigs.
Feeding pigs with scissors grass is very good. It can promote the growth of pigs, and pigs love to eat this grass. Pigs fed with scissors grass are generally less prone to illness, and farmers also save a lot on pig feed.
[The Medicinal Value of Scissors Grass]
1. Treating urticaria
Urticaria is a common dermatological disease in humans. It not only causes wheals on the surface of the skin, but also has obvious symptoms of pain and itching. At this time, scissors grass used as medicine can be directly used for treatment.
When treating, wash the scissors grass, cut it into pieces, and boil it with water. Clean the affected area with the decoction. The treatment can relieve pain and itching and make the urticaria disappear quickly.
2. Treating snake bites
Scissors grass has strong detoxifying effects. It can accelerate the decomposition and metabolism of toxins in the body, and can reduce swelling and relieve pain. When accidentally bitten by a snake, fresh scissors grass can be used for treatment.
When treating, crush the scissors grass into a paste, and apply it externally to the bitten area. Change the dressing 1-2 times a day. It can quickly detoxify and reduce swelling and relieve pain.
