Tianpengcao is the whole plant 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.
【Usage of Tianpengcao】
1. Treatment of cold and flu: 60g of Paronychia argentea, 15g of brown sugar. Boil in water, take twice a day, cover with a blanket to induce slight sweating after taking the medicine.
2. Treatment of childhood diarrhea: 30g of Tianpengcao, 60g of Portulaca oleracea. Boil in water and take orally.
3. Treatment of cold dysentery: 60g of Paronychia argentea. Boil in water, take twice a day.
4. Treatment of bruises and injuries: 30g of Paronychia argentea, 60-120g of yellow wine. Add an appropriate amount of water and boil for consumption.
5. Treatment of snake bites: 30-60g of Paronychia argentea. Boil in water and take orally. Take another handful, wash and mash it, and apply it to the wound.
【Cultivation of Tianpengcao】
Tianpengcao prefers relatively stable, stagnant water with a depth of 0.3-1.2 meters. It cannot bloom when the water depth reaches 1.5 meters. During the growing season, if the soil is moist, it will not die, 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 and the most suitable growth temperature is 20-30°C. The temperature during growth should be above 15°C, and growth will stagnate below 15°C. It is resistant to high temperature and does not affect its growth even at a temperature of 41°C.
It prefers light and is not tolerant to shade. It grows and develops faster under strong light and blooms earlier. With less than 5 hours of sunlight, it often only grows leaves without flowering.
It does not have strict requirements for soil, but fertile clay rich in organic matter is preferred. It grows in fields, riverbanks, or wet areas.
