Throat grass is mainly found in Hebei, Guangdong, Yunnan, Sichuan and other areas. The whole grass is harvested around the Qingming Festival. It has the functions of dispelling wind, clearing heat, and treating migraines. However, there are some precautions that must be remembered when using throat grass.
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Functions and indications of throat grass
Dispels wind, clears heat, reduces swelling, and detoxifies. It is used to treat sore throat, mouth ulcers, red eyes, blurred vision, migraines, toothache, rheumatism, asthma, urinary tract infections, abnormal menstruation, carbuncles, bruises, and burns.
① "Classification of Medicinal Herbs": Detoxifies. It is used to treat snake bites, urinary tract infections, apply to boils and sores, and soak in alcohol to remove swelling and detoxify.
② "Chinese Medicinal Plants": Treats sore throat and bruises.
③ "Collection of Folk Prescriptions in Guizhou": Fresh fruit juice can be used for eye drops to treat eye heat and remove eye opacity; the whole plant is used to treat bruises, joint and bone pain, and lower back pain; it is applied externally for snake bites, burns, and carbuncles.
④ "Compilation of Common Folk Herbs": Treats migraines and toothaches.
⑤ "Folk Medicinal Herbs in Guiyang": Dispels wind, clears heat, treats waist pain caused by overwork, and treats sore throat and mouth ulcers.
⑥ "Sichuan Medicinal Plants": Treats nocturnal emissions, abnormal menstruation, and weakness caused by cold and dampness.
Precautions when using throat grass
1. Meng Shen: Eating too much throat grass can cause sores and itching, leading to pale complexion and blood deficiency.
2. "Daily Use of Medicinal Herbs": People with coughs should not eat throat grass.
