The efficacy and function of hemp

The full name of hemp grass is nettle, which is an annual or perennial herb belonging to the angiosperms, Urticaceae, and Urtica genus. It is commonly used as medicine in Chinese culture and folk culture. It is also known as living hemp, thread hemp, chicken leprosy, certain grass, Halahai, scorpion grass, etc. Nettle leaves have been used to treat bites, gangrene, edema, pleurisy, pneumonia, ringworm and mouth ulcers since ancient times. Urtica plants are widely distributed throughout the world and are found in Central and Western East Asia, Europe and South America.

The efficacy and function of hemp

1. Digestive effect: Hemp has the effect of promoting digestion. In clinical medicine, it can be used to treat symptoms such as intestinal dryness and constipation, constipation in the elderly and postpartum. It can be used in combination with cypress seeds, melon seeds, and Prunus mume seeds, with significant results.

2. Effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: In clinical medicine, it can be used to treat bruises and injuries. Taking hemp grass and fermented rice together has a very good effect.

3. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect: It can be used in clinical medicine to treat scalds, burns and other symptoms. It can be used in combination with Phellodendron chinense and yellow wood board, crushed together, and rubbed on the wound, which has a good therapeutic effect.

The value of hemp ingestion products

Nettle leaves are a natural raw material for protein powder. In folk culture, people often pick the leaves as vegetables, make stuffed cakes, or use them to make nettle porridge and nettle cakes (also known as backpacks). They are fragrant, delicious, and high in nutrients. They are especially suitable for the elderly. They can lubricate the stomach and intestines, relieve constipation, and taste delicious. The Ewenki folk culture in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia uses the tender stems and leaves of nettles to cook soup or make cold dishes.

The role of hemp in health care

The benzoic acid in nettle can slow down cell aging, keep reproductive cells graceful and elastic, the tannin it contains can improve skin's translucency and smoothness, and the various trace elements it contains play an important role in skin metabolism. Its anti-allergic effect can also be used to treat and prevent skin diseases. American Amway Daily Products Co., Ltd. has used nettle in its Satin brand refreshing shampoo, fully utilizing its skin care and beauty effects.