Quail grass (A.K.A. Celosia) is an annual plant with just one ounce of seed containing as many as 43,000 seeds! The seeds are small, round, and have a black or reddish-black exterior.
There are three types of Quail grass/Celosia: plumed, crested, or spiked. It is a popular ornamental flower, an important food, and a medicine. Its leaves are used as a broadleaf vegetable and can be used to treat boils, sores, and feelings of a “full chest.”
Medicinally, quail grass can treat headaches, diarrhea, uterine bleeding, sores, parasites, and more. It is also considered an important medicine for treating various eye conditions.
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