Goosegrass
牛筋草Malay: Rumput Sambau
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDampness-drainingHeatstroke-relievingBlood-invigorating
Family: Poaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, neutral
Also known as: Cricket Grass, Thousand-catty Grass, Roadside Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, dispels wind, drains dampness, promotes urination, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Prevention of Japanese encephalitis
- Acute mastitis
- Dysentery
- Jaundice hepatitis
- Heatstroke cold
- Hernia
- Traumatic bleeding
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 30-60g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
Heatstroke fever
Fresh goosegrass 60g, decoct
Japanese encephalitis prevention
Fresh goosegrass 60g, decoct as tea for 3 days, repeat after 10 days
Damp-heat jaundice
Fresh goosegrass 60g, imperata root 30g, wormwood 20g, decoct in 2 doses
Recipes & Preparations
Goosegrass Cooling Tea
Cooling tea for Malaysia's hot weather
Servings: Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
- •Fresh goosegrass 60g
- •Water 800ml
- •Rock sugar to taste
Instructions:
- 1.Pull up goosegrass with roots, wash thoroughly
- 2.Bring to boil over high heat
- 3.Simmer for 20 minutes
- 4.Strain and add rock sugar
- 5.Cool and drink as tea
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, neutral
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Poaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 30-60g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
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