Throat grass is mostly wild, distributed in Hebei, Guangdong, Yunnan, Sichuan and other places. It is harvested before and after the Qingming Festival. It has the functions of dispelling wind and clearing heat, treating migraine, etc. Now let's learn about throat grass together.
Throat grass is also known as "dian di mei" in folk medicine. It is very effective in treating throat-related diseases and is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.
When someone has toothache or headache, they can pick fresh throat grass and use it to make a decoction for consumption. This can alleviate the pain. Throat grass is slightly bitter and has a strong therapeutic effect on chronic sore throat or tonsillitis, and can greatly improve the situation.
Throat grass also has detoxifying effects and is commonly used in folk medicine to treat snake bites. Applying fresh fruit juice to the eyes can treat eye heat and remove eye opacity. It also has some therapeutic effects on migraine and toothache.
The whole plant can be used as medicine and has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It is very effective in treating diseases such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, acute conjunctivitis, and bruises.
Throat grass is actually a very small plant, inconspicuous among many wild grasses. However, its uses make us have to pay attention to it. Grinding fresh throat grass into powder and applying it to injured areas can treat bruises and sprains.
However, as the saying goes, "medicine is three parts poison". It is recommended not to self-medicate and to follow medical advice to avoid adverse reactions.
Because of its high ornamental value, many friends plant it in flower pots for viewing, bringing more vitality to the cold winter.
