Pholidota chinensis, also known as fairy crane grass, is a common wild plant. It is the dried aerial part of the Rosaceae plant Rhododendron simsii. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling, and strengthening the body. Let's take a look at the benefits of drinking fairy crane grass infused water!
1. Contraction and Hemostasis
Fairy crane grass has an astringent property and can be used to contract and stop bleeding. It is widely used for bleeding in various parts of the body. For bleeding caused by excessive heat in the blood, it can be used together with cooling blood and hemostatic herbs such as Rehmannia, Cephalotaxus leaves, and Moutan bark. If used for bleeding caused by deficiency-cold, it can be used together with Qi-tonifying blood-supplementing herbs such as Codonopsis, cooked Rehmannia, ginger, and mugwort.
2. Tonifying Deficiency and Stopping Diarrhea
Fairy crane grass has an astringent property, which can stop diarrhea and relieve symptoms of diarrhea. Because of its mild nature, it can tonify deficiency and stop bleeding. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for treating bloody and chronic diarrhea. It can be used alone as a decoction for treating both bloody and non-bloody diarrhea, or it can be used in combination with other herbs.
3. Insecticidal and Detoxifying
Fairy crane grass has a slightly bitter and slightly sweet taste. Bitterness can kill insects, and sweetness can detoxify. Therefore, it can be used for itching and skin diseases.
4. Antimalarial Effect
Fairy crane grass has the ability to detoxify and prevent malaria. It can be used to treat malaria with cold and heat symptoms. It can be taken as a powder 2 hours before the onset of malaria or as a decoction.
5. Promoting Blood Circulation and Reducing Swelling
Fairy crane grass has the effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling. It is often used for carbuncle and breast abscess.
6. Fatigue and Overwork
Fairy crane grass has the function of tonifying deficiency and strengthening the body. It can be used to treat fatigue and overwork caused by excessive physical exertion. Symptoms include fatigue, pale complexion, and normal appetite. It is often cooked together with jujube and consumed as a juice. If there is deficiency of Qi and blood, fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision, it can be used in combination with Codonopsis, cooked Rehmannia, and longan flesh.
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