- 카우치 풀, Witch grass
. 학명; Agropyron repens
. 개요; 유럽원산의 다년생 풀
. 효능; 구충제, 진통제, 이뇨제, 연화제, 강장제.
. 사용법; 우리거나 다려서, 냉추출이나 팅크로, 주스로
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Agropyron repens
- 약용부위
. The rootstock.
. 뿌리
2 통명
- 영어; Couch grass, cutch, dog grass, durfa grass, quack grass, quick grass, triticum.
- 한글; 카우치 풀
3 개요
- 유럽원산의 다년생 풀
. 풀밭, 들판, 황무지에서 자생
- 줄기; 지하 뿌리를 통해 60센티내외로 매끄럽게 성장
. 잎; 선형으로 좁고 거칠게 형성
- 꽃; 7월경 황색이나 보라색으로 개화
Witch grass is a perennial grass, 1 to 3 feet high, found as a weed in meadows, fields, and waste places. Native to Europe and natualized in the U.S., it is more prevalent and troublesome in the eastern states. Its long, pale yellow, creeping, jointed rootstock sends out runners underground. The stem and leaf sheaths are smooth and glabrous; but the thin, flat, linear, bright green leaves are rough and sparsely haired. The yellow to purple flowers grow in spikes from June to August.
4 효능
- 구충제, 진통제, 이뇨제, 연화제, 강장제.
. 많은 양을 자주 복용하여 강장효과
- 우려서 방광염, 신우염과 임질 개선
- 주스로 수종, 황달, 위장 카타르, 방광, 간, 담낭 및 비장문제 해결
. 통풍, 류마티스, 설사, 감기혼잡, 위장문제, 발한용으로 사용가능
- 차와 냉추출의 혼합으로도 이용
Aperient, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, tonic. Witch grass may be used freely, and large and frequent doses are considered good tonic or spring medicine. The infusion was once used to treat cystitis, pyelitis, and gonorrhea. The tea or juice has been used for dropsy, jaundice, and gastrointestinal catarrh, and for bladder, liver, gallbladder, and spleen problems. It has sometimes been recommended for gout and rheumatic problems, diarrhea, the congestion of colds, stomach problems, and as a diaphoretic; but these uses are debatable. A mixture of an infusion and cold extract is sometimes suggested.
5 사용법
- 우리기; 물 1컵에 1티스푼
. 하루 1-2컵을 한모금씩 음용
- 다리기; 물 1컵에 1티스푼
. 하루 1/2-1컵 음용
- 냉추출; 물 1컵에 1티스푼 10시간
- 주스; 하루 3번 1스푼 복용
- 팅크; 하루 2회이상 10-20방울을 물에타서
. 결석치료; 40-60방울을 뜨거운 물에 타서
Infusion; Use 1 tsp. rootstock to 1 cup water. Take in mouthful doses, 1 to 2 cups in the course of the day.
Decoction; Use 1 tsp. rootstock to 1 cup water; boil, then steep a few minutes and strain. Take 1/2 to 1 cup a day.
Cold Extract; Same amout as decoction, but let stant 10 hours.
Juice; Take 1 tbsp. three times a day
Tincture; Take 10 to 20 drops in water two or more times a day. To help pass calculi, use a maximum of 40 to 60 drops in hot water.