Centipede grass is a type of cold-resistant traditional Chinese medicine. Both its whole plant and roots can be used medicinally. It has the effect of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and treating conditions such as rheumatism and joint numbness!
【Cultivation Environment of Centipede Grass】
Centipede grass prefers moist soil and higher air humidity. It requires sufficient watering in spring and autumn to keep the potting soil from drying out, but overwatering should be avoided as it may cause the leaves to wither and fall off.
The most suitable temperature for the growth of centipede grass is 18℃ to 30℃. It should be protected from cold and frost, and the winter temperature needs to be maintained above 10℃. In winter, when the temperature drops below 4℃, it enters a dormant state. If the ambient temperature approaches 0℃, it will die due to frostbite.
Enhance air convection in summer to dissipate the internal heat of the plant. Place it in partial shade or provide 50% shade. Give it proper misting 2 to 3 times a day.
【Medicinal Effects of Centipede Grass】
Dispels wind and dampness; relaxes tendons and activates collaterals; detoxifies and kills insects. Mainly used for rheumatic joint pain, lumbago, limb numbness, poor flexion and extension, hemiplegia, sprains, common cold, dysentery, breast abscess, sores, scabies, ascariasis, snake bites
Dosage: Internal use: decoction, 6-12g. External use: appropriate amount, apply as a poultice; or decoct and use for washing.
Compound prescription for scabies: 2 liang of centipede grass (whole plant), 4 liang of Yisao Guang, and 4 liang of dried garlic stalks. Decoct and use for washing three times a day. Also take disinfectant internally: 1 liang of white clay Poria, 1 liang of white fresh bark, and 4 qian of eight-clawed golden dragon. Decoct and take three times a day.
【Method of Soaking Centipede Grass in Liquor】
After being used as medicine, centipede grass not only dispels wind and dampness but also unblocks meridians. It has excellent therapeutic effects on rheumatic joint pain and limb numbness.
For treatment, take 15 grams of dried centipede grass, 9 grams of Xiaoxueteng, and 9 grams of Zhaofeng San, put them together, chop them into pieces, and soak them in white wine. After soaking, directly consume the medicinal liquor.
Centipede grass has a good therapeutic effect on conditions such as rheumatic joint pain, lumbago, limb numbness, and hemiplegia, but it should not be used indiscriminately.
