Tianpeng grass is the whole grass of the Caryophyllaceae plant Paronychia argentea, also known as Xuelihua, Hancao, and Quezhecao. It has high medicinal value, not only can clear heat and detoxify, but also has good anti-rheumatic and dispersing cold effects. Let's take a look at the efficacy and function of Tianpeng grass together!
What is Tianpeng Grass?
Tianpeng grass is a perennial herb. The stems are slender, lying flat in the lower part, and sparsely branched in the upper part, reaching a height of 15-30 cm, green or with a purple tint.
The leaves are opposite; sessile; long ovate or lanceolate, 5-20 mm long, 2-8 mm wide, pointed at both ends, with golden edges or shallowly wavy edges.
The inflorescence is umbel-like, terminal or axillary; the flowers are white, with thin and long pedicels like silk; the sepals are lanceolate, pointed at the apex, membranous on the edges, and smooth.
The petals are 5, equal to or slightly shorter than the sepals, deeply divided to the base; stamens are 5; ovary is ovate, with 2-3 styles. The capsule is slightly longer than the persistent sepals and splits into 6 segments when mature. The flowering period is in spring.
Efficacy and Function of Tianpeng Grass
1. "Illustrated Examination of Plant Names and Realities": "Tianpeng grass, also known as Liangmao grass, grows in Jianchang River embankment. The stems spread out like tangled hair, forming clusters of over a hundred stems. At the tip of the stems, there are three or two leaves, resembling newly born willow leaves. The black roots are as thick as fingers. It is used by people to treat swelling and toxins."
2. "Supplementary Notes to the Compendium of Materia Medica": "Applied to hemorrhoids."
3. "Folk Medicinal Plants of Fujian": "Disperse wind, dispel cold, induce sweating, and relieve surface syndrome."
4. "Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Plants in Sichuan": "Clears heat, detoxifies, stops bleeding. Used to treat cough, hemoptysis, nosebleeds, boils, and other conditions."
Medicinal Uses of Tianpeng Grass
1. For treating common cold: Take 60g of Tianpeng grass and 15g of brown sugar. Boil in water and take twice a day. 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. Boil in water and drink.
3. For treating hemorrhoids: Grind Tianpeng grass into powder, mix with sesame oil if the powder is dry, or mix with water if the powder is moist, and apply it to the hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoids will shrink and disappear.
4. For treating bruises and injuries: Take 30g of Tianpeng grass and 60-120g of yellow wine. Cook with water and drink.
5. For treating snake bites: Take 30-60g of Tianpeng grass. Boil in water and drink. Take another handful of Tianpeng grass, wash and crush it, and apply it to the wound.
