Chinese herbal medicine Pig Bristle Grass can treat various diseases such as knife wounds and toothaches. Today, I have listed several major diseases that can be treated with Pig Bristle Grass. Let's take a look at the specific effects of Pig Bristle Grass together!
Effects of Pig Bristle Grass:
1. Diuretic effect:
Fresh whole grass and extract have a mild diuretic effect.
2. Effects on the circulatory system:
Intravenous injection of a water decoction (1:2) in rabbits and dogs can cause a decrease in blood pressure and reflex respiratory stimulation. The hypotensive effect is not affected by atropine and the hypotensive component is soluble in water but not in alcohol and chloroform.
A small amount of fresh water decoction can increase the contractility of isolated frog hearts, while a large amount can suppress it.
Pig Bristle Grass can improve the circulatory system and enhance myocardial function, and it has a good effect in inhibiting cardiovascular diseases.
3. Treatment of diabetes:
It is clinically used to treat diabetes, but animal experiments have not proven its effectiveness. Pig Bristle Grass can treat diabetes and improve physical fitness.
4. Hemostatic agent:
There are also reports of using it as a hemostatic agent for hemorrhoids and uterine bleeding.
5. Treatment of chronic bronchitis with good cough and expectorant effects:
During treatment, it was found that Pig Bristle Grass also has a certain hypotensive effect. Pig Bristle Grass can treat chronic bronchitis and has certain benefits in relieving cough and promoting expectoration.
6. Treatment of cough and dyspnea:
Take two qian of Pig Bristle Grass and seven qian of Skullcap, decoct with water and take orally. (From "Experimental Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine")
7. Treatment of acute urinary retention:
Take one liang of fresh Pig Bristle Grass and prepare a decoction with rock sugar. Take orally.
8. Treatment of knife wounds:
Burn Pig Bristle Grass into ash and sprinkle it on the wound.
9. Treatment of bruises and injuries:
After resetting the bones, take a handful of fresh Pig Bristle Grass, mash it with red sugar, and apply it externally. (From "Herbal Manual of Jiangxi")
10. Treatment of low back pain:
Take two liang of fresh Pig Bristle Grass and two pieces of tofu. Decoct with water and take orally.
