White thatch is a very common plant that can be found almost everywhere in both rural and urban areas. Its rhizomes are stout and white, with erect stalks and narrowly linear leaves, and the flowering and fruiting period is from April to June. Compared to other plants, white thatch has strong adaptability and vitality, and can grow again even if the rhizome is cut off. Because of its drought-tolerant characteristics, many farmer friends regard it as a pest weed. In some rural areas, the edible and medicinal value of white thatch is gradually being discovered.
The unbloomed flower spikes of white grass are one of the childhood snacks in the countryside. It is tender and delicious, slightly sweet and delicious, and has become the memory of many rural children. In addition, the roots of white grass are also edible. The dug white grass root can be chewed after the skin is removed, and the taste is sweet, chewing like sugar cane. Especially in the dry winter weather, farmers can collect fresh white grass roots to make soup at home, such as white grass root lean meat soup, white grass root pig lung soup, etc., which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and preventing fire.
In addition to being edible, the rhizome of white grass is also commonly used as a Chinese medicinal material. Among the common folk herbs, white grass root is widely used. It is listed as a medium grade in the "Shennong Materia Medica", which has the effect of tonifying and benefiting qi. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", white grass root also has the effect of stopping bleeding. Modern research has found that white grass root is rich in calcium, which can be used to stop bleeding, and white grass root can be ground into vermicelli and sprinkled on wounds.
In addition to edible and medicinal uses, white grass can also be used as a means of subsistence for residents. In ancient times, thatched houses were a common form of construction, and white thatched plants were often used to build houses. This is mainly due to the stability and flexibility of the white grass plant. In addition, the leaves of the white grass can also be made into lichen clothes to provide protection for people.
However, white thatch is not popular with everyone. Due to its rapid growth and strong reproductive ability, white thatch is considered a useless weed in some areas. Farmers have to spend a lot of time and energy to clean up the white thatch to ensure the normal growth of crops.
In summary, as a common rural plant, white grass has abundant edible, medicinal, and domestic uses. Its roots are edible, flower buds are edible, rhizomes can be made into tea or soup to drink, and it is also one of the most common herbs among the people. However, white thatch has a strong growth ability and requires farmers to spend a certain amount of energy to clean up. Therefore, for farmers, it is necessary to make full use of the advantages of white grass in life, and at the same time to do a good job in the management and control of its growth.
As a plant that is very common in rural areas, white thatch has abundant edible, medicinal, and domestic uses. Its rhizomes and buds are edible, not only sweet in taste, but also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. At the same time, the rhizome of white thatch is also commonly used as a traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of tonifying and invigorating qi and stopping bleeding. Its plants can be used to build houses, and the leaves can be made into lichen. However, white thatch is also characterized by its rapid growth and strong reproductive ability, which makes it considered a useless weed in some areas. Farmer friends need to spend a certain amount of time and energy to manage and control. For farmers, it is necessary to make full use of the advantages of white thatch, and at the same time to do a good job in the management and control of its growth. In this way, we can make better use of this plant, maximize its value, and bring more benefits.