Pig bristle grass is a common traditional Chinese medicine that can be used to treat various diseases. The whole plant of pig bristle grass can be used medicinally and has excellent diuretic and dampness-eliminating effects. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of pig bristle grass!
【Medicinal Properties】
Pig bristle grass belongs to the family of Dryopteridaceae. It is shade-tolerant and easy to cultivate, with a strong ability to purify the air. Therefore, it is more suitable for indoor potted plants.
The plant is 10-20cm long, with numerous slender root-like rhizomes at the lower part and brown lanceolate scales at the upper part. The leaf stalk is slender and chestnut-colored, resembling an iron wire. The pinnules are membranous, fan-shaped, grayish green, and connected to the leaf stalk by joints at the base. The outer edge is shallowly lobed in 2-5 places, and the lobes have sporangia on the top. The sporangia clusters are linear, oval, or kidney-shaped. It has a slight aroma and a slightly bitter taste. The best quality is dry, with more leaves and a grayish green color.
Pig bristle grass prefers a moist environment. During the growth season, it needs to be thoroughly watered and sprayed with water. In addition to keeping the potting soil moist, attention should also be paid to maintaining a higher level of air humidity. When the air is dry, water should be sprayed around the plant.
【Medicinal Applications】
1. Treatment of hemoptysis due to lung heat: Pig bristle grass, red grass, and Sanpi Feng. Decoction for oral administration.
2. Treatment of rheumatic joint pain: Fresh pig bristle grass one liang, soaked in one jin of liquor. Drink a small cup of warm liquor each time.
3. Treatment of urinary calculi in children: Two qian of pig bristle grass, three qian of gujing grass. Decoction for oral administration.
4. Treatment of hematuria: Five qian of pig bristle grass, Haijinsha, and Tiesi Niu. Decoction for oral administration.
5. Treatment of urinary tract infections and stones: Three to five qian of pig bristle grass. Decoction for oral administration.
6. Treatment of mastitis and lactation disorders: Three to five qian of pig bristle grass. Decoction for oral administration, with sweet wine as a catalyst.
【Pharmacological Effects】
1. Diuretic effect: The alcoholic extract and decoction of fresh whole plant have diuretic effects, but not strong.
2. Effects on the circulatory system: Pig bristle grass can improve the circulatory system and enhance myocardial function, which is beneficial for inhibiting cardiovascular diseases.
3. Treatment of diabetes: It has been clinically used to treat diabetes, but animal experiments have not proven this effect. Pig bristle grass can be used to treat diabetes and improve physical fitness.
4. Hemostatic agent: It has been reported to be used as a hemostatic agent in the treatment of hemorrhoids and uterine bleeding.
5. Treatment of chronic bronchitis with good effects on stopping cough and eliminating phlegm. It has also been found to have certain hypotensive effects. Pig bristle grass can be used to treat chronic bronchitis and has certain benefits in relieving cough and eliminating phlegm.
