Close contact with nature Hello everyone!We meet again today!Thank you for choosing to read this article. I hope you can get inspiration and harvest in the process of reading, and enjoy the fun of reading. The plant I will introduce to you today is called "fossil grass".
Fossil grass, also known as cat's whisker grass, waist grass, kidney grass, kidney tea, is a perennial herb of the family Lamiaceae. Its stems are erect and quadrangular with many branches on it, and the leaves are opposite, oval-shaped. The flowers of fossil grass are small, lilac in color, and very beautiful.
Fossil grass mainly grows in tropical and ** zone regions, such as Southeast Asia, India, Africa and other places. It prefers warm, moist environments and usually grows on hillsides, meadows, fields, etc. In China, it is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan and Hainan, and often grows in forests, shrubs and grasslands at an altitude of 900-1800 meters.
Fossil grass is a very precious herb with a wide range of functions. In folk, it is used for urinary diseases such as urinary tract infections, nephritis, cystitis, etc. In recent years, scientists have conducted in-depth research on fossil grass and found that it contains a variety of active ingredients, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, etc., which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other effects.
In Southeast Asia, there is a legend about fossil grass. It is said that a long time ago, there was an old man who suffered from urological diseases, and his condition was so serious that doctors were helpless. Later, he heard about the miraculous effects of fossil grass and began to take it. After a period of **, his condition improved greatly and he was eventually cured. Since then, fossil grass has become a good medicine for urological diseases of the local people.
There is also a legend that fossil grass is the life-saving fairy grass of the dragon king, and this legend is widely spread among the people, but it has no scientific basis.
Fossil grass is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and drenching. In folklore, it is believed that fossil grass has miraculous curative properties and can lead to various diseases, so it has been endowed with many mysterious legends and stories.
Although fossil grass has a long history of application in traditional medicine, its efficacy has not been scientifically proven. When using fossil herbs or other Chinese herbs, one should follow the advice of a professional doctor and do not blindly believe in legends and stories to avoid unnecessary harm.
In particular, fossil grass is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, which has the effects of diuretic and drenching, clearing heat and detoxifying, but not everyone is suitable for using fossil grass. Here are some situations where fossil grass is not suitable for use:
1.Pregnant and lactating women: Fossil grass has a certain diuretic effect and may cause adverse effects on the fetus or baby, so pregnant and lactating women should avoid its use.
2.Patients with hypotension: Fossil grass has a certain antihypertensive effect, which may cause further blood pressure reduction in hypotensive patients, so hypotensive patients should avoid using it.
3.Patients with kidney disease: The diuretic effect of fossil grass may aggravate the condition of patients with kidney disease and should be avoided in patients with kidney disease.
4.People with allergies: Fossil grass may cause allergic reactions, such as itching, redness and swelling, etc., so people with allergies should avoid using it.
It should be noted that the above situation is for reference only, and the specific situation needs to be decided according to the individual's constitution and condition. It is best to consult a medical professional before using fossil grass to ensure safe and effective use.
In short, fossil grass not only has miraculous medical properties, but also has a beautiful legend. It is a precious gift from nature, and we should cherish it, protect it, and let it make a greater contribution to human health. At the same time, fossil grass belongs to the national second-class protected wild plants, and cannot be excavated or sold privately.
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