Lantern grass is the name of a Chinese herbal medicine. It is a green plant of the genus Lanterna in the family Lamiaceae. It is an upright perennial herb that can reach 1 meter in height, with many branches and creeping roots. The small nuts are egg-shaped, blooming in July and August and bearing fruit in September. They are currently widely used in clinical medicine to treat colds, fever, chronic bronchitis and other diseases. It is cold in nature and slightly bitter in taste. It has the effects of removing toxins and relieving sore throat, promoting urination, clearing away heat and resolving phlegm. The following is a detailed introduction to the effects and side effects of lantern bubble grass Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Lantern grass can effectively relieve cough, fever, cold, abdominal distension and other discomfort symptoms. Antibacterial: It can significantly inhibit Solonella, and also has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pain relief: It can relieve toothache and swollen and painful gums. Treatment of chronic bronchitis: Proper use can treat chronic bronchitis and is not likely to cause side effects to the body. The role and efficacy of lantern grass The ground lantern grass has the effects of clearing away heat and removing fire, nourishing yin and reducing fire, and promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood. It can be used to treat cough, cough with sputum, yellow and sticky sputum, hoarseness, fever and cold, hernia pain, shingles, dry mouth, dry mouth, bad breath, sore limbs, back pain and weak legs, etc. It also has a very good regulating effect on mumps, chronic bronchitis, chronic pharyngitis and orchitis. Lantern grass is cold in nature and is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and internal heat. Pregnant women should use lantern grass with caution and need to be taken under the specific guidance of a doctor. 1. Clear away heat and detoxify It has a very good antibacterial effect. Boiling it in water can significantly inhibit Bacillus Songleri. It also has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2. Pain relief The small lantern has a good analgesic effect and can relieve symptoms of toothache and swollen and painful gums. When applying, just crush it and hold it in your mouth at the painful spot. 3. Treat chronic bronchitis It can also treat chronic bronchitis. As long as it is used under the guidance of a doctor, it will have good practical effects and it is not easy to cause side effects to the body. Side effects of lantern grass As the saying goes, every medicine is poisonous. All medicines have certain side effects. Naturally, lantern grass is no exception. It also has certain side effects. As mentioned in the previous article, lantern grass is cold in nature. For some people with weak qi and blood and cold stomach, long-term consumption of lantern grass will aggravate the symptoms of cold stomach, cause physical discomfort and affect people's physical and mental health. In addition, lantern grass has excellent effects in pain relief, disinfection and sterilization. Research by biologists shows that lantern grass can often relieve pain because it can evaporate a substance that numbs the human nerves, causing the body's nerves to spasm, thereby achieving the actual effect of relieving pain. However, if used for a long time, it can cause people to become neurasthenic and numb. It is recommended that adolescents and children minimize their intake. |
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