There are many plants that we consider weed or useless herbs, but even they can be medicinal.
Today we will discuss the familiar wild-growing cereal - ground reed grass, as well as describe its use in medicine and a brief description of the plant.
How it looks and where it grows
If you have ever walked in the forest-steppe zone, near coniferous or deciduous forests, you could see wild plants that produce a yellow panicle on a long thin “leg”. From a distance, you might think that we are facing a cereal, but coming closer, we can consider a fluffy inflorescence, which is replete with a large number of small seeds.
Like the ground reed grass, the cereal family also includes an awnless bonfire, pike, sulphate, chumizu, Chinese miscanthus, meadow foxtail, fescue, rye, sorghum, bison, timothy grass, barley mane.
Ground veinite has the following description: The herbaceous perennial plant, which grows up to 150 cm in height, has an erect stem and gray leafy plates, resembling wheatgrass leaves in shape. 
The grass can spread over large areas due to the fact that it has a long creeping rhizome. At the ends of the roots, which can reach 3 m, buds are formed, from which a new plant appears.
Spikelets that resemble a rare panicle are gathered in thick bunches. The fruit is a kernel that is colored light brown.
Important! Veinik grows in a fairly hot climate. Optimum temperature for seed germination - about 30 °WITH.
Chemical composition
Now let's talk about the richness of veinik and which substances can be responsible for the medicinal qualities of the herb. The composition of the aerial parts include fats, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium. It is also worth mentioning that the plant contains proteins, i.e. protein. At the same time, it is not possible to tell about the chemical composition of the rhizome, since its composition has been little studied. 
Did you know? If only veinik grows in the fields, then in the process of vital activity and rotting in the soil such an unfavorable environment is created that even a negotiable plant cannot grow in such a substrate.
Medicinal properties and application
Immediately it should be said that ground veinik is not used for the manufacture of drugs in traditional medicine, so there is no specific data related to real healing properties.
Veinik decoctions are used as an expectorant for the treatment of infectious diseases of the urinary system, as well as to fight inflammation. 
It is worth noting that the tops are used for the treatment of excretory tracts, but for expectoration during cough, the broth must be prepared on the basis of rhizomes.
Verbena officinalis, white mar, horseradish, saxifrage, white acacia, cyanosis blue, myalnica medicinal, woodwood, catnip, savory garden, rutabaga will help to get rid of cough.
Recipes of traditional medicine
First we need to take a sufficient amount of well-dried products and chop them thoroughly. As mentioned above, it is possible to use both the roots and the above-ground part, however, it is not recommended to mix the roots and the stem, since it is possible not to calculate the dosage, and the usefulness of such a medicine may decrease. Still, tops and roots are used to treat various diseases.
Important! The plant is not dangerous if you use products based on it in a reasonable amount.
Next, measure out 15 g of crushed raw materials and pour 300 ml of cold water. After that, put on the stove and boil after boiling for about a quarter of an hour. 
Broth must be filtered and cooled before taking.
For the treatment of diseases suitable dosage: 1 tbsp. l decoction 3 times a day. It is better to take after a meal so that the stomach does not react negatively to such a medicine.
Did you know? Veinik is a dangerous plant for coniferous forests and nurseries, in which saplings of these trees are grown. The fact is that veinik depresses at the initial stage young saplings of pine, thereby destroying forests in places of growth.
Collection and preparation of medical raw materials
Since the herb is not used in traditional medicine, it is impossible to buy a dry version at a pharmacy. You can buy a reed can only from grandmothers in the markets, but you can only guess about the quality of the products.
You will have to look for suitable green plants near the forest, in the forest belts or even in the steppe zone. As soon as you find the reed bed, make sure that there are no roads, plants or landfills that can poison the air or the soil. Still, the plant should be treated, not crippled. 
It is better to engage in harvesting at the end of autumn, as the weather does not have at the beginning of spring, and the plants may be wet. At the same time to dry them in the fresh air will be quite problematic.
It is necessary to pull up grass together with the roots, however, before laying out for drying, it is better to separate the roots and wash them separately. Plants are laid out only in one layer in a well ventilated canopy.
Important! During the drying of the plant, it is necessary to turn it over occasionally so that they do not stick.
After drying, the stems are “packed” into fabric bags that are well ventilated. It is better to place bags in a dry place, otherwise dampness can spoil all the blanks.
Contraindications and harm
Since the reed grass is poorly understood, its harm to humans with various diseases or deviations is little known. One has only to say that taking infusions without need is not recommended, and in the case of treatment, it is necessary to observe the norm. Also take note of the fact that broths based on veinik have diuretic properties, so they should be used with caution by people who have kidney problems. 
This concludes the discussion of the plant we are familiar with, which is a good remedy. Use our instructions to cure diseases without the use of harmful medicines. Also pay attention to cautions before self-medicating. In the case of any chronic diseases, be sure to consult your doctor.
