The Healing Power of Pig's Bristle Grass in Traditional Chinese Medicine

January 30, 2024

Chinese herb Pig's Bristle Grass has the effects of clearing heat, dispersing wind, diuretic and reducing swelling. It is very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, lung heat cough, etc. Let's learn about the application of Pig's Bristle Grass in traditional Chinese medicine!


 

【Application of Pig's Bristle Grass in Traditional Chinese Medicine】

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: Take one or two fresh Pig's Bristle Grass and soak them in one catty of wine. Take a small handful (about two taels) each time and take it warm.

Treatment of urinary obstruction in children: Take two qian of Pig's Bristle Grass and three qian of Gu Jing Cao. Decoct them in water and take orally.

Treatment of hematuria and urinary tract infection: Take five qian of Pig's Bristle Grass, Hai Jin Sha, and Tie Si Niu. Decoct them in water and take orally.

Treatment of urinary tract infection and stones: Take three to five qian of Pig's Bristle Grass. Decoct them in water and take orally.

Treatment of skin itching and eczema: Take two taels of fresh Pig's Bristle Grass and decoct it in water for washing.

Treatment of mastitis and blocked milk ducts: Take three to five qian of Pig's Bristle Grass. Decoct them in water and take orally with sweet wine as a carrier.

【Main Functions of Pig's Bristle Grass】

1. Diuretic effect

The alcoholic extract and the decoction of the whole fresh plant have diuretic effects, but not strong.

2. Effects on the circulatory system

The water decoction (1:2) injected into rabbits and dogs can cause a decrease in blood pressure and reflex respiratory stimulation. The hypotensive effect is not affected by atropine, and the hypotensive component is soluble in water but not in alcohol and chloroform.

A small amount of fresh water decoction can increase the contractile force of isolated frog hearts, but a large amount can inhibit it.

Pig's Bristle Grass can improve the circulatory system and enhance myocardial function, and it also has a good effect on inhibiting cardiovascular diseases.

3. Treatment of diabetes

It has been used clinically to treat diabetes, but animal experiments have not proven its effectiveness. Pig's Bristle Grass can treat diabetes and has benefits in improving physical fitness.

4. Hemostatic agent

It has also been reported to be used as a hemostatic agent in hemorrhoids and uterine bleeding.

5. Treatment of chronic bronchitis, with good effect in relieving cough and removing phlegm

It has been found that this herb also has a certain antihypertensive effect. Pig's Bristle Grass can treat chronic bronchitis and has certain benefits in relieving cough and removing phlegm.

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