Sorghum halepense is the root or whole plant of the grass family plant Xipanluo Xinfulu. It mainly grows in valleys, ditches, forest edges, or moist areas at an altitude of 900-3200m. Sorghum halepense is not only edible, but also has rich medicinal value. Let's take a look at the medicinal value of Sorghum halepense.
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【Medicinal Value of Sorghum halepense】
1. Edible Value
Sorghum halepense often grows in patches, making it a food source for sparrows and other birds. It can also be used as animal feed.
Sorghum halepense leaves can be dried in the shade or sun-dried to make feed. It can be processed into granules, with a white interior, and can be used as food or for brewing alcohol.
2. Medicinal Value
Sorghum halepense has a spicy and slightly bitter taste, and a warm nature. It belongs to the kidney and stomach meridians. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispersing stasis, dispelling wind and dampness, and relieving pain. It is used for rheumatic pain, bruises, stomachaches, and yellow water sores.
"Selected Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": The whole plant can dispel wind and dampness, and treat rheumatic pain.
"Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": Promotes qi circulation and blood circulation, disperses stasis. Used for chronic gastritis, bruises, and yellow water sores.
Treatment of yellow water sores: Grind the roots of Sorghum halepense into powder, mix with sesame oil, and apply to the affected area.
【Appreciation of Sorghum halepense Pictures】
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