Rush grass, a Chinese herbal medicine with many reputations, is highly regarded for its efficacy and role. It is known as a water-infiltrating medicine that "cleanses the heart and facilitates urination", and has brought good news to many patients. So, do you know how to eat rush grass?Next, let's explore how it is eaten.
Rush grass, also known as dragon beard grass and tiger beard grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its stems are erect, multi-branched, ribbed on the surface, the leaves are triple-pinned**, the inflorescences are spherical, the flowers are yellow or yellow-green, and the flowering period is between June and September. Rush grass is distributed all over China, mainly born near water, wetlands and other places.
Rush grass has a good medicinal value in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. It is sweet, light, slightly cold, and returns to the heart, lungs, and small intestines. Its main effects include clearing the heart and reducing fire, diuretic and drenching. Clinically, rush grass is often used for symptoms such as upset, insomnia, lack of urine, astringent pain, and sores on the mouth and tongue.
So, how to eat rush grass?In general, rush grass can be eaten in the following ways:
1.Decoction: Decoction of rush herb with other Chinese herbal medicines, adjust the dose according to individual condition and physical condition, one dose per day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening.
2.Tea: Chop the rush grass and put it in a teacup, brew it with boiling water, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes before drinking. Brew repeatedly until the taste fades.
3.Porridge: Rush grass is boiled together with other ingredients to make porridge, such as rush glutinous rice porridge, etc. It is both delicious and medicinous.
It is important to note that although rush grass has many benefits, it is not suitable for all people. Special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, and children should be used under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, for people with allergies, it is also necessary to consume with caution.
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