Xi Xi grass is cold in nature and has a pungent and bitter taste. It belongs to the Liver and Kidney meridians. It can dispel wind and dampness, benefit the joints, and detoxify. It is classified as a strong bone and joint medicine under the category of wind-dampness dispelling medicine.
Can Xi Xi Grass Lower Blood Pressure?
Xi Xi grass has the effect of lowering blood pressure and dilating blood vessels.
Xi Xi grass is mentioned in the Tang Ben Cao: "Xi Xi, the leaves are similar to sour plum but narrow and long, the flowers are yellow and white, recognized in the fields." And "Zhu Gao Mei, the leaves are similar to Cang Er, the stem has hairs, growing in wetlands, found everywhere."
Shu Ben Cao: "The Tu Jing says, (Xi Xi) is about two feet tall, with greenish-yellow fruits. In summer, the leaves are harvested and used, found in wetlands."
"Zhu Gao Mei, the leaves are similar to Cang Er, with two opposite branches, both stem and leaves are hairy, yellow and white in color. The sprouts are harvested in May and June and dried in the sun."
Do's and Don'ts of Xi Xi Grass
Do: Xi Xi grass is suitable for people with wind-dampness arthralgia, weak tendons and bones, weak lower back and knees, stroke, facial and eye deviation, hemiplegia, wind rash, damp sores, bites from insects and animals, malaria, jaundice, and other conditions, especially for patients with damp-heat arthralgia.
Don't: People without wind-dampness should use it with caution.
Traditional Chinese medicine tip: Xi Xi grass is suitable for raw use to clear heat and detoxify, and for processed use to dispel wind and dampness, and promote meridian circulation. It is best to store it in a well-ventilated and dry place to avoid mold and affect its efficacy.
