Another name for Tongxincao
Tongxincao is actually licorice. It is a dicotyledonous plant, Fabaceae, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhiza genus. It is a commonly used nourishing Chinese herbal medicine with high medicinal value. Tongxincao is also known as red licorice, licorice powder, licorice, sweetgrass root, Ural licorice, etc. Because this plant produced in Tongxin County, Ningxia has the best quality, it is called Tongxincao.
What does Tongxin grass look like
Tongxin grass is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its stems are upright and branched. Its plant height is about 30-120cm, with many scaly glandular spots on it. Its leaves are triangular-lanceolate, its racemes are axillary, and its flowers are mostly purple. Its flowering period is from June to August.
Where does concentric grass grow?
Concentric grass mostly grows in arid and semi-arid deserts, hills and sandy lands. Its plants have strong adaptability to environmental conditions and are easy to propagate. The main domestic production areas are Ningxia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi and other provinces.
Effects and functions of Tongxincao
Tongxincao has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, clearing away heat and detoxifying. It can be used to treat carbuncles, sores, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, and phlegm. Multiple symptoms. However, excessive dosage may cause adverse reactions such as edema.