Product Introduction of Creeping Grass

Creeping pot grass, also known as Zexie, Zehua or Watershed Grass, is a perennial herb, the main components of which include rich mucus, which contains a variety of alkaloids and enzymes, such as gentianine, base, protease, etc. Creeping pot grass mainly grows in wetlands, swamps and sandy soils, and is widely distributed.

In traditional Chinese medicine, scutellaria baicalensis is used to clear away heat and detoxify, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. It is often used to treat respiratory diseases such as cough, asthma, and pneumonia. Scutellaria baicalensis has good antitussive, antiasthmatic, phlegm-resolving, and heat-clearing effects, which can help improve the symptoms caused by respiratory diseases and improve the quality of life of patients.

Main active ingredients of Creeping Jasmine

Alisma ovata (Alisma zedoaria) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material whose main active ingredients cover a variety of chemical components, including polysaccharides, mucus, alkaloids, etc. These components give Alisma ovata many pharmacological effects and medical values.

  1. Polysaccharides: Creeping grass is rich in polysaccharides, which have the functions of protecting mucous membranes and promoting immune function.
  2. Mucus: One of the main components of Creeping Jasmine, it has a lubricating effect, can protect and moisturize the respiratory mucosa, and reduce irritation and inflammatory reactions.
  3. Alkaloids: including alkaloid ingredients such as gentianine, which have sedative, antitussive and antiasthmatic effects, and can relieve respiratory spasms and cough symptoms.
  4. Enzyme substances: Creeping grass also contains a variety of enzyme substances, such as protease, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and help clear respiratory tract inflammation.
  5. Plant alkaloid ingredients: Contains some plant alkaloid ingredients, which have certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and help treat diseases such as respiratory tract infections.

These active ingredients of Creeping Jasmine work together to form its unique pharmacological effects, and are often used to treat respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, cough, asthma, etc. However, when using Creeping Jasmine, the dosage should be carefully controlled to avoid adverse reactions.

Application scenarios and usage of creeping spathiphyllum

Herba Lysimachiae, also known as Alisma Orientale, is a common Chinese herbal medicine with a wide range of applications, especially in traditional Chinese medicine and food. The following focuses on its application in these two fields, as well as related information such as usage and dosage.

  1. Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
  • Clears heat, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling: Creeping pot grass is cool in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is often used to treat symptoms such as damp-heat diarrhea, edema and oliguria.
  • Treatment of urinary system diseases: In traditional Chinese medicine, Creeping Jasmine is often used to treat urinary system diseases such as gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, etc.
  • Reduce edema: Creeping Jasmine can promote diuresis and drainage, which helps to relieve edema symptoms. It is often used for edema caused by kidney disease or internal dampness and heat.
  1. Food Application:
  • Edible tea: Creeping pot grass can be used as a healthy tea raw material, which has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, diuresis and swelling. Boiling it into tea can not only quench thirst, but also moisturize the lungs.
  • Herbal tea recipe: Combine creeping celery with other herbs to make a heat-clearing and damp-removing herbal tea, which is suitable for clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, protecting the kidneys and promoting metabolism.
  1. Usage and Dosage:
  • Drinking with water: Soak an appropriate amount of dried spatholobi in hot water and drink it. Generally, take about 10 grams of dried spatholobi each time, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, and drink it 2-3 times a day. Adjust the dosage according to the condition.
  • Cooking soup or porridge: Creeping grass can also be used to cook soup or porridge. It can be cooked with other ingredients to increase appetite, clear away heat and moisten the lungs.

Creeping pot grass has a long history of application in traditional Chinese medicine and food. Its effects of clearing away heat and dampness, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling are deeply loved by people. However, when using Creeping pot grass, it is necessary to carefully control the dosage to avoid excessive use and adverse reactions. At the same time, pregnant women, children and people with weak constitutions should use it with caution and under the guidance of a doctor.

Introduction to the source plants of the creeping sedge, its distribution and growth environment

Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juz. et Bai., is a perennial wetland plant belonging to the genus Alisma in the family Alismataceae. The following will introduce the source plant, distribution and growth environment of Alisma orientale in detail.

  1. Plant characteristics:
  • Plant characteristics: Creeping grass is a perennial aquatic or wetland plant with a thick, creeping rhizome, sometimes with nodes, an erect stem, 60-120 cm high, and many branches in the middle and upper parts.
  • Leaf characteristics: The leaves are basal or nearly basal, large, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, sometimes obovate, 20-30 cm long, 5-10 cm wide, with stout petioles, up to 50-80 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.
  • Inflorescence characteristics: The inflorescence is a compound umbel, which is terminal or axillary, with a peduncle 20-30 cm long, ovate to lanceolate bracts, the inflorescence is relatively compound, with small inflorescence branches, and a peduncle 5-15 cm long.
  • Flower characteristics: The flowers are small and dense, sessile or with very short stalks, white or lavender, with 6 stamens and 6 petals. The filaments of the stamens are slender and the anthers are yellow.
  • Fruit characteristics: The fruit is a follicle, oval, about 2 mm long, with oval, flat seeds and a reticular surface.
  1. Distribution:
  • Geographical distribution: Creeping sedge is widely distributed, mainly growing in China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, the Russian Far East and Southeast Asia.
  • Habitat distribution: This plant mainly grows in lakes, rivers, ponds, paddy fields, wetlands, swamps and other waters and moist areas. It likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light, abundant water and good drainage.
  1. Growth environment:
  • Aquatic environment: Creeping pot grass likes to grow in aquatic environments and is commonly found in freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, swamps, etc. Its roots can grow in water and absorb nutrients from the water.
  • Wet areas: In addition to aquatic environments, creeping grass is also commonly found in wet areas, such as rice fields, paddy fields, wetlands, etc. It prefers an environment with moist but well-drained soil.

As an important wetland plant, Creeping Jasmine not only plays a role in ecological protection and maintenance of aquatic ecosystems in the natural environment, but is also a plant with medicinal and ornamental value. It plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine and garden landscape.

Harvesting, processing, storage and preservation of spatholobi

The harvesting, processing, and storage of creeping lily are important steps to ensure its medicinal value and quality. The following is relevant information about the harvesting, processing, and storage of creeping lily:

  1. Harvesting time: The best time to harvest the creeping vine is from late spring to early summer or early autumn. The medicinal ingredients of the plant are relatively abundant at this time.
  2. Harvesting method: When harvesting hyacinthus, generally choose plants with sunny weather, strong stems and leaves, and no pests and diseases. When harvesting, the whole plant or the stems and leaves should be separated and collected to avoid damage.
  3. Processing: The harvested sedge needs to be processed initially, including washing and drying. When washing, use clean water to clean the dirt and impurities on the surface. When drying, spread the sedge in a ventilated, cool place.
  4. Drying method: The creeping grass should be dried in a cool and ventilated place until it is fully dried to ensure its quality. The dried creeping grass should have a certain degree of softness and elasticity, and not easy to break.
  5. Storage method: The creeping grass should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity. It can be placed in a well-ventilated bag or container and stored in a cool place.
  6. Shelf life: Under proper storage conditions, Creeping Jasmine can generally be kept for about half a year to a year. However, the activity of the medicinal ingredients may decrease over time, so it is recommended to use it as soon as possible.
  7. Moisture-proof and mildew-proof: In order to prevent the creeping vine from getting damp and moldy, you can place desiccant in the storage container, check and clean the container regularly, and ensure that the storage environment of the medicinal material is dry and clean.
  8. Notes: During storage, care should be taken to prevent insect pests and mold infection. If any odor or obvious signs of insect pests are found, the storage container should be promptly handled or replaced.

As an important Chinese medicinal material, the harvesting, processing and storage process of Creeping Smilax glabra is directly related to its medicinal value and quality. Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious and meticulous when performing these operations and follow scientific processing methods and standards.

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