Baiduc grass, also known as Qianqu grass, is a wild plant that can be used as both medicine and food. The entire plant can be used medicinally, and its tender stems can be eaten. Baiduc grass is rich in vitamins and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood. Let's take a look at the uses of Baiduc grass!
【Benefits and Effects of Baiduc Grass】
In ancient times, people used to make dried vegetables from Baiduc grass for winter and spring. The fresh vegetables would be blanched with boiling water and then dried for storage. When cooked, they can be rehydrated and used for stir-frying or making soup, which adds a unique flavor to the dishes.
This vegetable has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, making it a great summer vegetable. It is also rich in iron and other nutrients. Cosmetic products made from Baiduc grass and other ingredients can reduce congestion, prevent skin dryness, and protect against external irritations, providing beauty benefits.
Baiduc grass is distributed throughout China. Its tender stems and leaves can be harvested and used as a delicious wild vegetable, not only supplementing vitamins but also preventing diseases.
Baiduc grass is also a valuable medicinal herb. When the leaves are crushed and applied externally to wounds, it not only has excellent detoxifying effects but also promotes blood clotting and wound healing.
【Application Value of Baiduc Grass】
Baiduc grass is particularly suitable for growing near water areas and is abundant in various parts of China.
In ancient times, when food was scarce, people would go to the wild in spring to search for this wild grass. Its tender stems and leaves were harvested and used as a delicious wild vegetable. People used to eat it as a nutritious food to supplement vitamins and prevent diseases.
Today, Baiduc grass is not only used for ornamental purposes but also used as an ingredient for hot pot, which is quite interesting. This is probably a new way of enjoying it that only some food enthusiasts have thought of.
【Pharmacological Effects of Baiduc Grass】
(1) It shortens blood clotting time, increases platelet count, inhibits the activity of fibrinolytic protease, and promotes blood clotting mechanisms.
(2) It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, inhibiting Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella typhimurium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, and other bacteria, and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
(3) It regulates heart rate, stimulates skeletal muscles and reduces fatigue, lowers blood sugar, and has pharmacological effects such as anti-cancer and insecticidal properties.
