Baogai grass, also known as pearl lotus, bone-setting grass, lotus platform summer withered grass, etc., is the whole plant of the lamiaceae plant Baogai grass. It not only has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain, but also can treat various diseases. So, what are the landscape uses of Baogai grass?
Picture of Baogai grass
Why is it called Baogai grass? Look at the leaves that grow in pairs on its stem. They look like the ancient emperor's gorgeous canopy, adorned with a circle of ruby-like flower buds. Isn't that a "treasure canopy"?
The stem of Baogai grass is square and cylindrical, 5-45cm long, with a slightly purple surface and sparse hairy fluff. The leaves are wrinkled or broken, and when unfolded, they are kidney-shaped or round, with a heart-shaped or round base, and a rounded toothed or slightly divided margin, with hairs on both sides. The stem leaves are sessile, and the basal leaves have petioles. Umbel inflorescence.
Picture of Baogai grass
The small nut is elongated with 3 edges and a truncated tip, brown-black in color, and has white warts on the surface. It is brittle in texture and has a bitter taste. It can be used for flower arrangements and forest understory decoration.
In fact, "Baogai grass" is not just about being beautiful. It is actually a tubular flower plant, an annual or biennial upright herb in the lamiaceae family, and has strong medicinal value.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Baogai grass is considered to have a neutral nature, a spicy and bitter taste, and has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, reducing swelling, and detoxifying. When taken orally, it can be used to treat jaundice hepatitis, lymph node tuberculosis, hypertension, facial paralysis, and hemiplegia;
Picture of Baogai grass
When used externally, it has obvious effects on bruises, fractures, and yellow water sores, so it is also known as "bone-setting grass" in folk medicine.
In Yunnan, China, Baogai grass is also known as "bone-setting grass" and can be used for bone-setting treatment after fractures. In addition, Baogai grass also has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, and reducing swelling and detoxification.
Although Baogai grass has obvious medicinal effects, it is important not to use it blindly to avoid toxic side effects on your health.
