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鲜白茅根


Name (CN) 鲜白茅根 (Xiān bái máo gēn)
Synonyms (CN)
Name (EN) Lalang Grass Rhizome, Rhizome Of Lalang Grass
Scientific name(s) Rhizoma Imperatae
Used section
Taste Sweet。
Channel Tropism Induce in the lung, stomach and bladder meridians.
Cold/Hot properties Cold
Group Plant [Vegetables And Products]

Origin It is the fresh rhizome of Imperata cylindrica Beauv. var. major (Nees) C.E. Hubb.
Function and treatment Cooling the blood to stop bleeding, clearing heat and inducing diuresis. Used for blood fever and vomiting, epistaxis, blood in urine, fever and thirst, damp-heat jaundice, edema and dysuria, fever and astringent pain.
Origin and best harvesting period It is produced in most parts of the country. It is harvested in spring and autumn.

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