Its stem is thin and long, its leaves are in the shape of a round shield, and its back is covered with dense T-shaped villi. However, its leaves are small, and its veins are shallow and split. If you rub it with your hands, it will send out the fragrance of celery. In summer and autumn, yellow and green flowers will bloom.
Mirror grass is a kind of perennial succulent herb. Its leaves are dark green, full and glossy, round and fat, which is very popular. There is a golden round dot at the junction with the petiole, and the veins naturally radiate from the center to the surrounding. Looking from a distance, it looks like an ancient mirror.
Tongqiancao likes humid environment. It can survive in both land and water. It grows in wetland or artificial aquarium. It is not suitable for direct sunlight growth, in the half sunshine or shade can meet its demand for sunlight
Mirror grass is suitable for growing in warm and humid environment. It likes loose, well drained, rich in organic matter loam, and can only live in the half shade of the soil. It is not like that of copperhead grass, both aquatic and terrestrial. Its growth room temperature in 16 to 20 degrees Celsius, if less than minus four degrees Celsius will appear the phenomenon of cold damage.
Tongqiancao is nontoxic and can be used as medicine. It has the functions of removing fire and diuresis, clearing away heat and detoxification, detumescence and so on. It can also be used for damp and hot jaundice, heat stroke diarrhea, sand drenching blood, carbuncle, sore, bruise and other diseases.
Mirror grass not only can be used as ornamental flowers, but also has high medicinal value. Its nature is "bitterness" and "coolness". It can be used as the raw material for clearing away heat and detoxification, removing blood stasis and swelling. It is mainly used to treat erysipelas and has significant help for the recovery of fractures.
