Pig bristle grass, also known as pig hair seven, iron wire grass, is the whole plant of the fern plant iron wire fern. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria. It can be used to treat symptoms such as cold and fever, lung heat cough, etc. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and function of pig bristle grass.
【Efficacy and Function of Pig Bristle Grass】
1. Relieve asthma and resolve phlegm
Pig bristle grass has the effects of relieving asthma, resolving phlegm, softening firmness, dispersing masses, supplementing deficiency, and stopping cough. It can treat bronchitis, asthma, lung heat cough, hemoptysis, pneumonia, etc.
2. Detoxify and reduce inflammation
Pharmacological studies have shown that plants of this genus have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. They are commonly used in clinical practice to treat snake and insect bites, upper respiratory tract infections, mastitis, women's bleeding, postpartum blood stasis, etc.
3. Diuretic and relieve stranguria
Pig bristle grass enters the small intestine and bladder meridians, and can promote diuresis, relieve stranguria, and reduce swelling. It can be used in clinical practice to treat urinary tract infections, lymph node tuberculosis, dysentery and abdominal pain, etc.
4. Treat hypertension
Iron wire fern contains a large amount of flavonoids, which are used in clinical practice for auxiliary treatment of hypertension. It has effects such as preventing cerebral hemorrhage, preventing cardiovascular diseases, and anti-mutation.
【Application Value of Pig Bristle Grass】
1. Medicinal value
Pig bristle grass can clear heat, detoxify, eliminate dampness, and reduce swelling. It is used for dysentery, scrofula, lung heat cough, hepatitis, gonorrhea, snake bites, bruises.
Pharmacological studies have shown that iron wire fern has effects such as anti-tumor, anti-cardiovascular diseases, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immune regulation, hypoglycemic, anti-oxidation, and anti-aging.
Pig bristle grass has a bitter and cool taste, and its efficacy is good at clearing heat, resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling. It can also dispel wind and alleviate pain. Therefore, it can be used for symptoms such as lung heat cough, hemoptysis, joint pain, turbid leukorrhea, and skin diseases.
2. Horticultural value
Pig bristle grass prefers shade, has strong adaptability, and is easy to cultivate. It is suitable for indoor year-round potted plants for viewing.
Small potted plants can be placed on desks and coffee tables; larger potted plants can be used to decorate window sills, corridors, or living rooms in shady rooms. Iron wire fern leaves are also good for cutting leaves and drying flowers.
