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Imperata / lalang grass rhizome
茅根
clears heatpromotes water metabolism涼血止血清熱利尿生津
The white underground rhizome of lalang or cogon grass, jointed like miniature bamboo, sold fresh in bundles or dried. Naturally and distinctly sweet, it is the partner of sugar cane in the classic cooling drink and lends soups a light, watery sweetness.
TCM properties
Nature · cold Flavour · sweet Meridians · lung、stomach、bladder
Traditional food therapy
Cantonese tradition boils it with sugar cane into the classic cooling drink, crediting it with clearing heat, promoting water and cooling the blood in hot, dry weather.
Cautions: read first
- Take care if your spleen and stomach run cold
- Not during your period, and not for pregnant women
- People who are frail should not drink it every day
Preparation
Wash fresh 茅根 and cut it into lengths. Soak and rinse the dried kind, then tie it into a bundle.
Origin
Widespread across the southern provinces of China
Availability in Australia
Herbal shops / specialists
