Tianpengcao is the whole plant of the Caryophyllaceae plant bird's tongue grass. It is distributed in Northeast, East China, Central China, Gansu, Qinghai and other places. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, detoxification and stopping bleeding. Let's learn about the usage of Tianpengcao below.
【Usage of Tianpengcao】
1. For treating cold and flu: 60g of bird's tongue grass, 15g of brown sugar. Boil in water, take it twice a day, and cover yourself with a blanket to induce slight sweating after taking the medicine.
2. For treating children's diarrhea: 30g of Tianpengcao, 60g of purslane. Boil in water and take it orally.
3. For treating cold dysentery: 60g of bird's tongue grass. Boil in water, take it twice a day.
4. For treating bruises and injuries: 30g of bird's tongue grass, 60-120g of yellow wine. Boil in water and take it orally.
5. For treating snake bites: 30-60g of bird's tongue grass. Boil in water and take it orally. Take another handful, wash it and mash it, then apply it to the wound.
【Cultivation of Tianpengcao】
Tianpengcao prefers relatively stable, deep stagnant water at a depth of 0.3-1.2 meters. It cannot flower when the water depth reaches 1.5 meters. During the growth season, if the soil is moist, it will not cause death, but the growth will slow down. If the soil dries up and cracks for 3-5 days, the leaves will wither and growth will stagnate. Continued drought will lead to death.
It prefers heat and the optimal growth temperature is 20-30℃. The temperature during growth should be kept above 15℃, and growth will stagnate below 15℃. It can tolerate high temperatures and has no impact on growth when the temperature reaches 41℃.
It prefers light and is not tolerant to shade. It grows and develops faster under strong light and blooms earlier. If it receives less than 5 hours of sunlight, it usually only grows leaves and does not flower.
It does not have strict requirements for soil, but it is suitable for fertile clay rich in organic matter. It grows in fields, stream banks, or wet areas.
