Bamboo Grass, also known as Bamboo Shoots, is the whole plant of the Bamboo Grass, which belongs to the family of Duckweed. It is harvested in June and July. Do you know what Bamboo Grass looks like in traditional Chinese medicine? If not, please read on!
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Benefits and Effects of Bamboo Grass
Bamboo Grass has creeping roots and is highly invasive. Its leaves grow at the base and can form flat slopes easily.
It can adapt to a wide range of soil types, and thrives best in soil with a pH value of 6.0 to 7.0.
It is drought-resistant, can tolerate dampness, and has some resistance to trampling, but it is not cold-resistant.
The main benefits and effects of Bamboo Grass are heat-clearing and detoxifying, diuretic and swelling-reducing, and hemostasis.
It is used to treat dysentery, leukorrhea, urinary difficulties, cancerous sores and boils, sore throat, and external bleeding.
Bamboo Grass is also used in landscaping water features, such as edges and wetlands, to create a group effect when planted in clusters.
It is a good ground cover and material for covering water surfaces.
Planting Methods for Bamboo Grass
Bamboo Grass prefers warm and humid environments, and is not tolerant of severe cold. It overwinters with rhizomes.
In the following March, it sprouts and leaves appear.
It is commonly found in shallow waters of lakes, ponds, and ditches.
The main planting method is propagation through rhizome cuttings, as the nodes often have adventitious roots, making it easy to propagate through planting.
Cultivation requires protecting the plants, as they grow vigorously. Management is relatively extensive.
Fertilize once every half month during the peak growth period in summer, and appropriately control the density of clusters.
Common pests include cabbage moths, so attention should be paid to prevention and control.
Appearance of Bamboo Grass
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