Tiger Ear Grass, not only beautiful, but also a common traditional Chinese medicine, has good effects and functions, often used to treat inflammation and other conditions. So what are the specific effects and functions of Tiger Ear Grass?
Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory
Tiger Ear Grass is cold in nature and has diuretic properties. It contains ursolic acid, which can act on the kidneys and promote diuresis and water elimination. It can also purify the urinary tract. Reducing body fluid can relieve edema. Therefore, consuming Tiger Ear Grass can have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Intestinal Moisturizing and Laxative
Tiger Ear Grass is cold in nature. Consuming it can increase the smoothness of the spleen, stomach, and intestines, promoting the excretion of intestinal contents. At the same time, the fiber content in Tiger Ear Grass can enhance intestinal peristalsis, providing good laxative effects. Therefore, consuming Tiger Ear Grass can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements.
Heat-clearing and Detoxifying
Tiger Ear Grass is cold in nature and has a strong cooling effect. Consuming it can remove the excessive heat in the body, help clear heat, and eliminate heat toxins. It can prevent excessive internal heat, which may lead to heat rash. It also contains chlorogenic acid, which has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. Therefore, consuming Tiger Ear Grass can help clear heat and detoxify the body.
Antibacterial
Tiger Ear Grass contains aromatic substances, organic acids, quercetin, and flavonoids, which have excellent antibacterial effects and can inhibit the growth of skin bacteria. Therefore, consuming Tiger Ear Grass can have antibacterial effects.
Cough Relief
Tiger Ear Grass is cold in nature. Consuming it can remove lung heat and alleviate cough caused by lung heat. It has a certain cough relief effect. However, it should not be consumed for cough caused by lung cold, as it may worsen the severity of the cough.
Cardiovascular Protection
Tiger Ear Grass contains quercetin, which can enhance the elasticity of capillaries and promote their dilation. It has the ability to prevent atherosclerosis and lower blood pressure. It can also prevent lipid deposition and reduce blood lipid levels, preventing blood vessel blockage. Therefore, consuming Tiger Ear Grass can protect the cardiovascular system.
