Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bamboo Joint Grass Bamboo joint grass is named for its appearance, resembling sections of bamboo. It has high medicinal and ornamental value, and many people like to cultivate bamboo joint grass as a bonsai for decoration. When the leaves of the grass grow, they form a lush and vibrant foliage. Let's explore the cultivation methods of bamboo joint grass together!
【Cultivation Methods for Bamboo Joint Grass】
1. Bamboo joint grass is easy to cultivate. Use discarded filter cotton and find a small flower pot (such as a bottle cap or other container).
2. Cut the filter cotton to a suitable width according to the depth of the water grass pot. The filter cotton does not need to be cleaned, as its own impurities are good nutrients.
3. Straighten the roots of the bamboo joint grass and place them on the filter cotton. This requires patience and carefulness.
4. Work quickly, do not let the bamboo joint grass dry out.
5. After arranging the grass, fold the filter cotton and wrap it around, then place it in the small flower pot.
6. Fill the gaps in the flower pot with small stones, transplant it, and place it in a tank. Throughout the process, the humidity of the bamboo joint grass should be maintained and not allowed to dry out.
【Applications of Bamboo Joint Grass】
1. For treating urinary difficulty: Take 60g of bamboo joint grass and 60g of plantain, decoct them in water and drink as tea. (National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine)
2. For inducing labor: (Bamboo joint vegetable) Take the stem (remove the leaves), peel off the outer skin, disinfect it with 75% ethanol, and place it in the cervix for 24 hours (use sterilized gauze to prevent the medicine from coming out). The dosage varies according to the number of months of pregnancy, with each piece being about 5cm long. (Guangxi Ethnic Medicine Compilation)
【Pictures of Bamboo Joint Grass】
