Thatch root is a common Chinese medicinal material, ** from the dried rhizome of the gramineous plant white grass. Thatch root has a variety of effects and functions, mainly including:
Cool the blood and stop the bleeding: Thatch root is cold in nature, can cool blood and stop bleeding, and has a good effect on a variety of blood fever and bleeding symptoms, such as **, nosebleeds, blood in urine, etc., especially for blood in the urine.
Heat-clearing diuretic: Thatch root has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, can promote the discharge of water in the body, and is conducive to relieving symptoms such as edema and gonorrhea. At the same time, thatch root decoction has a pronounced diuretic effect, which can help to remove excess water and toxins from the body.
Moistens the lungs and relieves cough: Thatch root can enter the lung meridian, can relieve lung heat and dryness, eliminate inflammation in the lungs and trachea, and has a good effect on cough, asthma, phlegm and other symptoms. In addition, it also has a certain alleviating effect on fever, polydipsia, pulmonary fever, cough, tuberculosis and other diseases.
Regulates immunity: Thatch root has the effect of regulating immune function, which can enhance the immune function of the body, so as to achieve the effect of enhancing physical fitness.
Strengthen the stomach and digest food: Thatch root also has the effect of strengthening the stomach and eliminating appetite, which can relieve symptoms such as stomach discomfort and stomach pain.
In addition, modern pharmacological studies have also found that thatch root has a certain inhibitory effect on pneumococcus, dysentery bacillus and hepatitis B virus.
Although thatch root has a variety of effects and functions, there is still care to be taken when using it. The nature of thatch roots is cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency should not use more. At the same time, thatch root has a good ** effect on bleeding caused by blood fever delusion, but it may not be effective for bleeding symptoms caused by other reasons. When using thatch root, it is advisable to follow your doctor's advice and use it in moderation according to your individual situation.
In general, thatch root, as a Chinese herbal medicine, has a variety of effects and functions, but it is necessary to pay attention to its cold properties and scope of application when using it. At the same time, when using thatch root, you should follow your doctor's advice and avoid blind or excessive use on your own.