The difference between Thousand Root Grass and Dijin Grass

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1. The appearance and characteristics are different

2. Efficacy and function are different

Different shapes: Thousand Root Grass leaves are opposite, oval, oblong and obovate in shape. The stems are very thin and have many branches at the base. The leaves are oblong when unfolded, and the stems are very thin and branched together in a fork shape. Different effects: Thousand Root Grass can relieve itching and can treat dysentery, eczema, hemorrhoids, etc. Dijincao can cool blood, stop bleeding, and treat blood in urine and stool.

1. The appearance and characteristics are different

Thousandroot grass:

Thousand root grass is a herbaceous plant. Its roots are relatively thin, about 10 cm in length, and there are many adventitious roots. The stem is also very thin, with many branches at the base, each branch is about 10 to 20 cm in size, and has sparse soft hairs on it. The leaves are opposite, oval, oblong and obovate. The top of the front is rounded, and the base is a bit slanted. It is not very symmetrical, like a circle or heart shape, and there are fine serrations on the edges.

Bloomwort:

Bloomwort is often wrinkled and curled together, and a little bent. Although the stems are also very thin, they are branched together in a fork shape, with a purplish red color on the surface. They are relatively smooth and hairless or sometimes have some white fine hairs. It is very brittle and easy to break. The broken part is yellowish white and the middle is hollow. Although the leaves are also opposite, they are light red in color and have short stalks or no stalks. The leaves are often shrunken or have fallen off, but when unfolded they become long ovals. So if you compare them carefully, they are still very different.

2 .Effects and functions are different

Thousand Root Grass: Thousand Root Grass tastes a bit sour and slightly cool. It can mainly relieve itching and other skin diseases. Generally, it is boiled with clean water according to professional guidance, and then it can be used to wash the affected area, such as some dysentery, eczema, hemorrhoids, etc., which has many effects.

Dijincao: Although Dijincao also has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, some of the diseases it targets are different. Its taste is relatively pungent and can help us cool blood and stop bleeding, usually in summer. Harvest it in autumn and autumn, remove impurities and dry it in the sun. It can treat some blood in urine, blood in stool, and women's metrorrhagia, etc. Therefore, the effects of the two of them are still different.

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