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Can the fruit of Setaria viridis be eaten?

The seeds of Setaria viridis are really edible, and even now people eat them! Unfortunately, the seeds are too small to handle.

In addition, the seeds of Setaria viridis are good medicine! It can dispel wind and improve eyesight, clear away heat and promote diuresis, and eliminate dampness and reduce swelling. Can be used for treating wind-heat common cold, trachoma, conjunctival congestion, jaundice and hepatitis, dysuria, carbuncle, swelling, sores and tinea; External treatment of tuberculosis of cervical lymph nodes. It is said that green bristlegrass can cure diseases such as pinkeye, inverted eyelashes and presbyopia! As for how to cure it, we laymen are not clear! In addition, this common green bristlegrass is actually a symbol of love! It symbolizes persistence, unknown, hard to love and unrequited love! Represents friendship! Weave three pieces of dog tail grass into a braided hair shape. According to the size of your finger, then bend it into a circle and tie it into a knot, and bring it to your finger, which means you will be married for life!

It is said that Setaria viridis is actually the ancestor of Xiaomi! Millet was finally obtained by our ancestors through the unremitting reproduction of Setaria viridis from generation to generation! So, if there is no green bristlegrass, we will lose a grain!