Zhu Zongcao is a type of cool medicinal herb with the effects of clearing heat and dispelling wind, diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is beneficial for treating rheumatic joint pain, lung heat cough, and other conditions.
【Medicinal Value】
1. Clearing heat and resolving phlegm
Used for lung heat cough and hemoptysis. It can be used with Hongmao grass and Sanpi Feng to treat lung heat hemoptysis, and it can be used with Huangqin, Yuxingcao, and Xingren to treat lung heat cough.
Zhu Zongcao can improve lung heat cough and help with coughing up phlegm.
2. Dispelling wind and promoting diuresis
Used for rheumatic joint pain. It can be soaked in wine and taken orally. It can also be used for hot lin, blood lin, urinary tract infections, and urinary tract stones.
It can be used with Gujingcao to treat urinary tract stones. It can be used with Haijinsha and Tiesi Niu to treat hot lin and blood lin. It can be used alone for urinary tract infections and stones. Zhu Zongcao can treat diseases of the urinary system and promote diuresis and detoxification.
【Other Value】
In terms of horticultural value, Zhu Zongcao prefers shade, has strong adaptability, and is easy to cultivate. It is suitable for indoor potted plants for year-round ornamental purposes. Small potted plants can be placed on desks and coffee tables, while larger potted plants can be used to decorate window sills, corridors, or living rooms in shaded rooms. The leaves of the fern are also good materials for cutting leaves and dried flowers.
