Longxu grass is a common plant in rural areas, often seen on the roadside and in fields. In the past, people used to use longxu grass to make straw shoes and lamp wicks. Nowadays, it is more commonly used in the field of medicine. Let's learn about the benefits of longxu grass!
1. Lowering blood pressure
Longxu grass is the whole plant of the fern plant Polypodiaceae. It has the effects of dispelling wind, dispersing cold, eliminating dampness and reducing swelling, and also has a certain antihypertensive effect.
It is especially effective in treating hemiplegia and limb spasm caused by poor blood circulation after a stroke, often accompanied by local swelling and pain.
This herb is mostly wild because it prefers to grow on rocky cliffs, and the growth environment is harsh. It usually grows in places with moss.
2. Tonifying the kidneys and strengthening the body
Stewing meat with longxu grass can treat kidney deficiency. It can be stewed with pork trotters, ribs, etc. Many people use it as a common medicinal material for stewing soup. Stewing soup does not affect the deliciousness of the soup, and it can dissolve its effective ingredients into the soup, helping to tonify the kidneys, invigorate qi, and strengthen the body.
It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. It can not only tonify the kidneys and strengthen the body, but also relax tendons and bones, suitable for those with joint mobility problems after tendon and bone injuries.
