Chinese herbal medicine "Centipede Grass" is a perennial plant of the Poaceae family. It grows in grassy areas along hillsides and is used to treat abdominal pain, dysentery, scabies, centipede bites, and unidentified swelling and poison. Let's take a look at its specific medicinal uses together with the editor!
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Centipede Grass
The small leaves of Centipede Grass are particularly long and slender, distributed along a leaf stalk, growing symmetrically. The leaves on both sides resemble the legs of a centipede, making it quite unique.
Benefits of Centipede Grass
1. Clears heat and detoxifies
Centipede Grass has great medicinal value and drinking tea made from Centipede Grass in the summer can effectively clear heat. It can also help the body eliminate toxins and waste. Most importantly, it nourishes the lungs and has good effects in relieving fever, colds, and other illnesses.
2. Relieves swelling and pain
Centipede Grass can be used to relieve swelling and pain in a specific area of the body. It needs to be crushed and applied to the affected area. Drinking tea made from Centipede Grass also helps alleviate urinary blockage and painful urination.
3. Relaxes muscles and activates collaterals
Centipede Grass has multiple effects and can help treat symptoms such as poor circulation of Qi and blood in the meridians, muscle, tendon, and joint pain. It has a good effect in relaxing muscles and activating collaterals. However, it needs to be used regularly to have significant effects.
Treating scabies with Centipede Grass
Grind 2 liang of Centipede Grass (whole plant) and 4 liang of dried garlic stalks. Boil them in water and use the decoction to wash the affected area three times a day.
Also, take internal disinfectant medicine: 1 liang of white clay Poria, 1 liang of white fresh bark, and 1 liang of dandelion, along with 4 qian of eight-claw golden dragon. Boil them in water and take the decoction three times a day.
