The efficacy and function of Tongquancao

1. About the appearance of Tongquan grass:

The grass is an annual herb with sparse hairs on its body. A number of roots can grow in the nodes that touch the ground. It has many branches and they are scattered everywhere. The overall shape is that its inflorescence grows on the top of the stems, leaves and branches. The flowers on the surface mainly grow around the foundation of the grass, growing upward to form a bundle. The number of flowers growing on each column of the grass is uncertain, mostly around 5 to 20, which are relatively sparse. Its colors are white, purple and blue. The length of the pedicel during the fruiting period can reach ten millimeters. The flowering and fruiting period usually lasts 4 to 10 months.

2. Its efficacy and function:

Let's get to the point. Although the appearance of the Tongquancao is not particularly special and it does not have a gorgeous appearance, it has unique effects hidden beneath its simple appearance. It can be said that the entire grass body is a treasure, because it can be used for medicinal purposes. The specific effects can be detoxification, stomachic and pain relief. In modern Chinese medicine, its uses are mainly concentrated on internal effects such as migraine (a common problem that most people suffer from nowadays) and indigestion. Its external effects can treat burns, abscesses and boils. It can be said that it is extremely effective in daily life.

3. Dosage and precautions:

According to the records in the book, due to its medicinal properties, it can be combined with many other medicines to prepare corresponding prescriptions. If we treat the above diseases normally, the general dosage is kept at about ten grams. If it is for external use, we need to take an appropriate amount of the grass body, mash it and grind it, and then apply it to the patient's wound. If you are treating other symptoms, you can take additional ingredients with water. For example, if we want to treat mastitis, we can take dandelion, orange leaves and raw licorice, and take them after putting them in water. But even though this herb is effective for many parasites, we still need to be careful. If the patient has a cold constitution or amenorrhea, we need to reduce the dosage to prevent harm.