Tianpeng grass is the whole herb of the Caryophyllaceae plant Paronychia argentea. It is also known as Xueli flower, Hancao, and Quezhe grass. It has high medicinal value, not only can clear heat and detoxify, but also has good effect in dispelling wind and dispersing cold. Now let's learn about the efficacy and effects of Tianpeng grass together!
What is Tianpeng grass?
Tianpeng grass is a perennial herb. The stem is slender, with sparse branches in the upper part, 15-30 cm tall, green or purplish.
The leaves are opposite; sessile; long ovate or lanceolate, 5-20 mm long, 2-8 mm wide, sharp at both ends, with golden edges or shallow wavy margins;
The umbel inflorescence is terminal or axillary; the flowers are white, with slender pedicels like silk; calyx with 5 lanceolate sepals, pointed at the apex, membranous edges, smooth;
The petals are 5, equal to or slightly shorter than the sepals, deeply divided into 2 lobes near the base; stamens are 5; ovary ovoid, style 2-3. The capsule is slightly longer than the persistent calyx, with 6 valves when mature. It blooms in spring.
Efficacy and effects of Tianpeng grass
1. "The Illustrated Investigation of Plant Names": "Tianpeng grass, also known as Liangmao grass, grows in Jianchang River embankment. The stems are thin and spread on the ground like tangled hair, with more than a hundred stems in a cluster; there are three or two leaves at the top of the stem, like newly grown willow leaves; the black roots are as thick as fingers. It is used by people to wash swollen toxins."
2. "Additional Notes to the General Catalog": "Used for treating hemorrhoids."
3. "Fujian Folk Medicinal Herbs": "Used for dispelling wind, dispersing cold, inducing sweating, and relieving surface symptoms."
4. "Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs in Sichuan": "Used for clearing heat, detoxifying, stopping bleeding. It is used to treat cough, hemoptysis, nosebleeds, boils, and other conditions."
Medicinal uses of Tianpeng grass
1. For treating colds and flu: Take 60g of Tianpeng grass and 15g of brown sugar. Decoct in water, take twice a day, and cover yourself with a blanket after taking the medicine to induce slight sweating.
2. For treating diarrhea in children: Take 30g of Tianpeng grass and 60g of Portulaca oleracea. Decoct in water and take orally.
3. For treating hemorrhoids: Grind the Xueli flower into powder. For wet hemorrhoids, mix it with dry powder, and for dry hemorrhoids, mix it with sesame oil and apply it one or two times. The hemorrhoids will shrink.
4. For treating bruises and injuries: Take 30g of Tianpeng grass and 60-120g of yellow wine. Add an appropriate amount of water and decoct for oral administration.
5. For treating snake bites: Take 30-60g of Tianpeng grass. Decoct in water and take orally. Take another handful, wash and mash it, and apply it to the wound.
