Tianpeng grass is the whole herb or root of Eupatorium fortunei. Although it is difficult to distinguish from other plants, it has high medicinal value and can be used to treat colds and injuries!
[Medicinal Properties of Tianpeng Grass]
Eupatorium fortunei is a perennial herb with slender stems. The lower part of the stems is prostrate, and the upper part has sparse branches, reaching a height of 15-30 cm, green or purplish.
Leaves opposite; sessile; elongated ovate or lanceolate, 5-20 mm long, 2-8 mm wide, pointed at both ends, with golden edges or shallow wavy edges;
Umbel inflorescence terminal or axillary; flowers white, with slender filiform pedicels; sepals 5, lanceolate, apex pointed, membranous edge, smooth;
Petals 5, equal to or slightly shorter than the sepals, deeply 2-cleft almost to the base; stamens 5; ovary ovate, style 2-3. The mature fruit is slightly longer than the persistent sepals and splits into 6 lobes.
[Benefits and Functions of Tianpeng Grass]
1. "Illustrated Compendium of Plant Names and Facts": "Tianpeng grass, also known as cool hat grass, grows in Jianchang River. It forms a dense mat with numerous slender stems; there are three or two leaves at the top of the stems, resembling newly sprouted willow leaves; the black roots are as thick as fingers. It is used by people to wash swelling and detoxify."
2. "Compilation of Botanical Records": "Used for treating hemorrhoids."
3. "Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine": "Dispels wind and cold, induces sweating, and relieves surface symptoms."
4. "Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs in Sichuan": "Clears heat, detoxifies, and stops bleeding. Used to treat cough, hemoptysis, nosebleed, boils, and other conditions."
[Medicinal Recipes and Applications of Tianpeng Grass]
1. For treating colds and flu, take 2 liang of Eupatorium fortunei and half liang of brown sugar. Decoction with water, take twice a day, cover yourself with a blanket after taking the medicine to induce slight sweating.
2. For treating boils, take a suitable amount of fresh Eupatorium fortunei, add a little salt, mash it into a paste, and apply it to the affected area.
3. For treating injuries from falls or blows, take 1 liang of Eupatorium fortunei and 2-4 liang of Huangjiu (yellow rice wine), boil with water, and take orally.
4. For treating snake bites, take 1-2 liang of Eupatorium fortunei, decoct with water, and take orally. Take another handful of the herb, wash it and mash it into a paste, then apply it to the wound.
