The Functions and Benefits of Imperata Root
Disease description:
When the weather is hot, it's easy to suffer from heatstroke. I've heard that roots of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) can relieve heatstroke. I'd like to ask the doctor, what are the functions and benefits of cogongrass root?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Imperata root (Rhizoma Imperatae), a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine, is primarily utilized in its dried rhizome form. It has the following functions and benefits:
1. Cooling the blood to stop bleeding: Imperata root has a cold and cool nature; it can cool the blood and stop bleeding. It is effective in treating bleeding caused by blood heat damaging the meridians or excessive heat toxicity.
2. Clearing heat and promoting urination: Imperata root has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is highly effective in treating conditions such as damp-heat in the bladder and difficult urination.
3. Promoting diuresis and relieving jaundice: Imperata root also has the function of relieving jaundice. It can be used to treat jaundice. Additionally, it can accelerate the metabolism of damp toxins in the body; regular appropriate consumption can help prevent diseases such as arthritis and rheumatic joint pain.
