Goosegrass may be a headache, but we have overlooked its uses.

Summary: The weed that makes obsessive-compulsives give up, "Dun Dao Lu", actually has considerable uses.

"Dun Dao Lu" is a weed we often see - goosegrass. I believe friends who have worked in the fields and pulled weeds do not like this goosegrass. I myself do not like it either. When I was little, every time I went to the fields to pull weeds and came across it, it always gave me a headache, because goosegrass is not as easy to pull out as other weeds. The root system of goosegrass is very well developed. A goosegrass plant that does not look big would not come out even with a lot of effort, or else the leaves would break off and the root would remain.

And when the pulled-out goosegrass is thrown on the field ridge and dried in the sun, it comes back to life after a rain, while the goosegrass in the field with only roots left and no leaves will soon grow back. If it is not cleaned up thoroughly, next year even more will grow, which is simply infuriating.

To be honest, I really cannot bring myself to love goosegrass. The first reaction upon seeing goosegrass is that its roots must be pulled out. It really is the weed most hated by people with obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Goosegrass belongs to the grass family. Its leaves are flat, and the flower spikes generally grow out in July and August. The flower spikes look like chicken claws. When I was little, I often pulled out the flower spikes and played with them.

The most formidable thing about goosegrass is still its unbeatable root system. Although goosegrass is very ordinary, its root system is intricate and has very strong grip on the soil. It is not at all demanding about soil requirements. It can grow wherever there is soil, and it grows even more vigorously especially in places with sunlight.

The seeds of goosegrass have very tenacious vitality, because the seeds are relatively light, so they can drift away with the wind and can also be carried away by people or animals. In addition, the seeds of goosegrass have a dormant period. If the environment is not suitable for growth, the seeds of goosegrass will enter dormancy and then germinate when the environment becomes suitable. And besides the seeds having reproductive ability, goosegrass also has many other methods of reproduction, such as relying on its own powerful root system to reproduce.

So if goosegrass in the fields is not removed in time, the consequences are really serious. Because of its well-developed root system, the places where goosegrass grows will pose a huge threat to crops. Goosegrass has a stronger ability to consume fertilizer and water than ordinary crops, so this will seriously affect the normal growth of crops.

As for the uses of goosegrass, what is mainly discussed here is that goosegrass has certain effects as traditional Chinese medicine. However, because traditional Chinese medicine in our country is broad and profound, all kinds of plants may become traditional Chinese medicine, so it is normal that everyone does not know about it. But this also shows one thing: this may still be because the effects of goosegrass are not excellent enough. Otherwise, how could we all not know that it is also a traditional Chinese herbal medicine?

The main effects of goosegrass are clearing heat and draining dampness, cooling blood and detoxifying. It has certain effects on fever in children, jaundice and traumatic injuries, and in addition it has a certain inhibitory effect on Japanese encephalitis virus. However, it is still best to consult a doctor about these.

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