Setaria viridis is an annual weed in late spring. Seeds generally germinate from mid-April to May, and the optimum temperature for germination is 15-30℃, with the peak in early and mid-May, and the fruiting period is-10 in August. Seeds can be spread by wind, running water and feces, and germinate after hibernation. Strong adaptability, drought tolerance and barren tolerance, acid or alkaline soil can grow.

Its vitality is tenacious. If the roots are not pulled out, the branches and leaves will soon grow again and resume growth. It is a common weed because of its strong drought and barren tolerance and low requirements for soil.

Efficacy and indications of Setaria viridis

Green grass, also known as wild grass, bright grass and so on. Used as medicine in traditional medicine in China. It is considered to be cool, sweet and light in nature, and has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, expelling wind and improving eyesight, killing insects and detoxifying, so it has therapeutic effects on wind-heat colds, dysentery, urine astringency and other diseases.

Setaria viridis is a cool Chinese herbal medicine, so it has the effect of clearing away heat and drying dampness, so it is suitable for hot and humid people.

Pharmacological research shows that Setaria viridis pollen is an important allergen, which is not suitable for people with allergic constitution.