The Chinese herb Pigtail Herb has the effects of clearing heat, dispelling wind, diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is very effective in treating rheumatic joint pain, lung heat cough, etc. Pigtail Herb is more suitable for indoor cultivation. Below, we will introduce the specific methods to everyone.
【The Effects and Functions of Pigtail Herb】
1. Clearing heat and resolving phlegm
It can be used to treat lung heat and hemoptysis. It can be used together with Red Root Grass and Sanpi Feng. It can also be used to treat lung heat cough, together with Skullcap, Houttuynia cordata, and Almond.
Pigtail Herb can be used to treat lung heat cough and has a positive effect on cough and sputum.
2. Dispelling wind and diuresis
It can be used to treat rheumatic joint pain. It can be soaked in wine and taken. It can also be used for hot dysuria, blood dysuria, urinary tract infection, and urinary tract stones. It can be used with Chinese Lovage Rhizome for treating urinary stones in children. It can be used with Coptis chinensis for treating hot dysuria and blood dysuria.
Pigtail Herb can be used to treat diseases of the urinary system and has a diuretic and detoxifying effect.
【The Planting Method of Pigtail Herb】
1. Adequate water supply
Pigtail Herb generally needs to keep the soil moist. It is necessary to ensure adequate water supply during its growth period and increase air humidity in dry weather.
2. Suitable temperature
Pigtail Herb does not have strict temperature requirements, but attention should be paid to high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter. In general, in winter, the indoor temperature should be kept above 5 degrees Celsius, and in summer, it should be kept around 25 degrees Celsius in a cool and ventilated place.
3. Soil requirements
The soil fertility should not be too poor. Pigtail Herb generally grows in sandy soil rich in organic matter. It can also be cultivated with purchased potting soil. Fertilization should be applied every month, and the fertilizer should be applied to the roots. Repotting and changing soil should be done in a timely manner.
