Dragon's beard grass is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, mainly harvested in summer and autumn. It can be consumed as food and also has strong medicinal value. Let's learn about the efficacy and function of dragon's beard grass!
【Efficacy and Function of Dragon's Beard Grass】
1. Regulating blood pressure
Dragon's beard grass has the effects of dispelling wind and cold, eliminating dampness and swelling, and promoting blood circulation. It also has certain blood pressure lowering effects.
It is especially effective in treating post-stroke hemiplegia and paralysis caused by poor circulation of collaterals, often accompanied by local swelling and pain.
2. Nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the body
Stewing meat with dragon's beard grass can treat kidney deficiency. It can be stewed with pig trotters, ribs, etc., especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. It can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body, and also promote the flexibility of joints for those who have joint stiffness after tendon and bone injuries.
3. Dispelling wind and eliminating dampness
Dragon's beard grass can also be used to treat wind-cold-damp arthralgia, limb weakness and numbness. Due to its pungent, bitter and dry nature, dragon's beard grass can dispel wind and dampness. It is especially effective in promoting liver function and dredging meridians. It can be combined with herbs such as Qianghuo, Duhuo, Guizhi, and Baishao, decocted and taken orally, to treat joint pain and soreness.
【Application Value of Dragon's Beard Grass】
Chemical composition: The cellulose content is 56.58-58.13%, lignin content is 14.29-14.61%, and sodium hydroxide extract is 43.14-49.26%.
Economic value: Dragon's beard grass has the characteristics of no nodes, long fibers, good tensile strength, and milky white color. It has the advantages of long and fine fibers, no nodes, strong tensile strength, and easy bleaching.
Dragon's beard grass is a high-quality raw material for making offset printing paper, copy paper, and banknote paper. It is also a good material for spinning ropes. It can be used as filling material for soft furniture and is an indispensable production material in rural residents' production and life.
Its cellulose content is equivalent to that of Pinus massoniana wood, making it a good raw material for high-grade paper and artificial silk cotton. After bleaching, it can be woven into various beautiful handicrafts.
Medicinal value: The tender rhizomes of dragon's beard grass are mild and slightly bitter. They can promote Qi circulation and blood flow, and are mainly used to treat women's dry diseases and prolapse.
Ecological value: It can also be used to afforest barren mountains and slopes, reduce soil erosion, and protect the ecological environment.
【Cultivation Methods of Dragon's Beard Grass】
1. Soil
Dragon's beard grass prefers loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. It can be prepared by mixing decomposed organic fertilizer, river sand, and topsoil in a ratio of 5:3:1.
2. Moisture
It likes a moist environment. Regularly watering the soil to keep it in a suitable moist state is necessary. If it is too dry, it will not grow well.
3. Temperature
The optimal temperature range for its growth is between 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. If the temperature drops below 15 degrees or exceeds 32 degrees, the plants will go dormant. To ensure strong growth, it is best not to exceed these limits.
4. Light
It also prefers light, but not too strong. In summer, if the light is too intense, it can be appropriately shaded or the position can be adjusted. Relatively speaking, it does not require a large amount of fertilizer. Only use it when the plant is growing vigorously, usually two to three times a month, using compound fertilizer.
