Tianpengcao is the whole grass of the Caryophyllaceae plant Paronychia argentea. It is distributed in Northeast China, East China, Central China, Gansu, Qinghai and other places. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, detoxifying and stopping bleeding. Let's learn about the usage of Tianpengcao below.
[The efficacy of Tianpengcao]
Alias: Xuelihua, Hancao, Jinxian diaohulu, Xueli kaiflower, Xiaohongniang, Manshuicao, Wenji cao, E'erchang, Lanyi shen, Masi cai, Huanggua cao.
Internally used: Decoction, 30-60g.
Externally used: Appropriate amount, pulverize for application; or grind into powder for application.
Preparation: Harvest in spring to early autumn, wash and use fresh or sun-dry.
Effects: Dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, detoxifying and stopping bleeding.
Indications: Used for colds, diarrhea, dysentery, rheumatic bone pain, bruises, fractures, carbuncles and swellings, hemorrhoids, snake bites, vomiting blood, nosebleeds, external bleeding.
[The usage of Tianpengcao]
1. For colds: 60g of Paronychia argentea, 15g of brown sugar. Decoction, take twice a day, cover with a blanket to induce slight sweating after taking the medicine.
2. For infant diarrhea: 30g of Tianpengcao, 60g of Portulaca oleracea. Decoction and take.
3. For acute dysentery: 60g of Paronychia argentea. Decoction, take twice a day.
4. For bruises: 30g of Paronychia argentea, 60-120g of yellow wine. Add water, decoct and take.
5. For snake bites: 30-60g of Paronychia argentea. Decoction and take. Take another handful, wash and crush, and apply to the wound.
[The cultivation of Tianpengcao]
Tianpengcao prefers relatively stable, still water with a depth of 0.3-1.2 meters. It cannot flower when the water depth is 1.5 meters. During the growing season, if the soil is moist, it will not cause death, but the growth will slow down. If the soil cracks for 3-5 days, the leaves will wither and the growth will stagnate. If the drought continues, it will lead to death.
It prefers heat, with the most suitable growth temperature being 20-30°C. The temperature during growth should be above 15°C, and growth will stagnate below 15°C. It is tolerant to high temperatures, and growth is not affected when the temperature reaches 41°C.
It prefers light and is not tolerant to shade. It grows and develops quickly under strong light and flowers early. If the sunlight is less than 5 hours, it often only grows leaves without flowering.
It does not have strict requirements for soil, but it is suitable for fertile clay soil rich in organic matter. It grows in fields, stream banks, or moist areas.
