What is Lalang Grass Rhizome? How to apply Cogongrass Root?
Article Content:
- .Basic Botanical Data and Identification of Lalang Grass Rhizome.
- .Origin of Lalang Grass Rhizome.
- .Phytochemicals and Constituents of Lalang Grass Rhizome.
- .Pharmacology Actions.
- .Properties and functions of Lalang Grass Rhizome.
- .Applications of Lalang Grass Rhizome.
- .Dosage and Administration.
- .Reference Materials.
- .Modern Researches and Research Update:Rhizoma Imperatae.
Pharmacology Actions.
The decoction by oral administration to normal rabbit showed diuretic effect with most significant effect at 5-6 days of medication and not so obvious effect at 20 days.Its diuretic effect may be related to rich potassium in its root. The decoction in vitro showed marked inhibitory action against Shigella flexneri and sonnei. It was proved to have no antipyretic effect.
The drug is used as antipyretic, blood purifying agent, hemostatic, diuretic; for the treatment of hematemesis, epistaxis, hematuria, febrile diseases with thirst, oliguria, jaundice, acute respiratory infection with cough, vomiting, stranguria, edema.
Act as diuretic; Hemostasia;Anti inflammation.
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1.What is Lalang Grass Rhizome? How to apply Cogongrass Root?




