What are the effects and functions of pennywort?

You may not know much about pennywort. It is a green plant. Generally, people will choose this plant for new home decoration because it can purify the air, absorb formaldehyde, release oxygen through photosynthesis during the day, and release carbon dioxide at night. The roots, stems and leaves of pennywort can also be used as vegetable dishes; it can also be used as medicine to treat diseases, so what are its effects and functions!

Properties: slightly cold in nature, bitter and pungent in taste; clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and promotes diuresis. Other names: Bengdawan, horseshoe grass, thunder god root, clam shell grass, copper coin grass, and Luodeda.

Preparation method: Remove impurities, wash, cut into sections and dry in the sun.

Prescription:

1. Exogenous heatstroke and nasopharyngeal cancer: Take appropriate amounts of Centella asiatica, Eclipta prostrata, and Artemisia annua (all fresh), mash them together and take with cold boiled water.

2. Exogenous wind-heat: 60 grams of fresh Centella asiatica and 4 white-necked earthworms, mash them together, boil them in water, extract the juice, and take it 3 times a day.

Nature and flavor: bitter, pungent, and cold. It enters the liver, spleen and kidney meridians.

Functions and indications: Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is used for jaundice caused by damp-heat, diarrhea caused by heatstroke, stranguria caused by sand and blood, carbuncles, sores, and injuries caused by falls.

Dosage and administration: 15-30g; double the amount for fresh product. Storage: Store in a dry place.

The role of copper coin grass:

1. The small pennywort has many benefits. In addition to being used as vegetable dishes, its roots, stems and leaves can also be used as traditional Chinese medicine to dispel wind, strengthen the intestines, improve eyesight and clear away heat. The whole plant can be used as medicine and has a diuretic effect.

2. When cultivated in an aquarium, it is often used as a foreground grass.

3. The cultivation and management of pennywort is simple, the plant shape is beautiful, the leaves are green, and it is very pleasing to the eye. It is one of the most popular aquatic plants among flower lovers. It can be cultivated in soil or in water for viewing.

From this we can see that the pennywort is not only capable of photosynthesis, but also has a beautiful appearance and is very attractive. It is one of the aquatic plants that people like more nowadays. Not only can it be used as an ornamental plant, but it can also be used as a food ingredient, a medicine, and a diuretic, so it is a treasure all over the body.