The efficacy and function of Pennisetum Medicinal value of Pennisetum

Do you know Pennisetum? It is what people call the big dog grass shoes or the grass. It is a wild herb with strong vitality. It grows mostly in some wastelands in North China and Northeast China. Pennisetum has an upright stem and thick fibrous roots. The height is mostly between 30 cm and 100 cm. Don't be fooled by the inconspicuous appearance of Pennisetum. It has many functions and effects. If you want to know more about it, you can read the detailed introduction of Pennisetum below.

The efficacy and function of Pennisetum

1. Pennisetum reduces soil erosion

Pennisetum has strong vitality and is a perennial wild herb. Its root system is very developed and can penetrate deeply into the soil, which can reduce soil erosion and is of great benefit to protecting the ecological balance.

2. Pennisetum can be used to make paper

Pennisetum is also an important industrial raw material. After it is harvested, it can be used to make paper and weave some handicrafts. It has strong toughness, and the handicrafts made from it are exquisite and not easy to deform. In addition, planting it on some riverside embankments can also play an important role in consolidating the embankments and preventing sand.

3. Medicinal effects of Pennisetum

The whole plant of Pennisetum can be used as medicine. It is a Chinese medicinal material with excellent effects. It can clear the lungs and relieve coughs, as well as cool blood and improve eyesight. It is usually used to treat human diseases such as lung heat cough and red and swollen eyes. During treatment, Pennisetum can be boiled in water and then taken. The dosage should be between nine and fifteen grams.