Throat grass, as the name suggests, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to treat throat diseases such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and stomatitis. In addition to its medicinal properties, throat grass is also used for ornamental purposes and is a favorite decorative grass among flower farmers!
Throat grass is generally distributed in northeastern China, northern China, and provinces south of the Qinling Mountains. It usually grows on the edge of forests, grasslands, and sparse forests in rural areas. Throat grass germinates before the end of August and then spends nine months in ice and snow, blooming in June of the following year.
The plants of throat grass are highly branched and dense, resulting in abundant flowers that often form small clusters, making them very beautiful. They are often used in rock gardens or as part of landscape scenery. The flowers of throat grass resemble plum blossoms, but they grow on the ground, hence the name "throat grass".
Many people only know that throat grass has high ornamental value, but they are unaware of its other uses.
In the past, when living conditions in rural areas were relatively poor, minor ailments were usually treated by picking herbs from the mountains. For example, if someone had pharyngitis or tonsillitis, they would go to the mountains to pick some throat grass, boil it in water, and drink it for a few days to experience significant relief.
Throat grass also has detoxifying effects and is commonly used in folk medicine to treat snake bites. Applying fresh fruit juice to the eyes can treat eye heat and remove eye opacity. It also has certain effects in treating migraines and toothaches.
The entire throat grass plant can be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It has good therapeutic effects on diseases such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, acute conjunctivitis, and bruises.
Throat grass is also known as "throat grass" in folk medicine because of its excellent effects in treating throat-related diseases. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb.
