Yao Grass

Yao Grass is a type of mythical plant which appears in Chinese mythology, of which there were two types. It is one of various mythical plants encountered in Chinese myths. Two types of Yao Grass are attested to in the Shanhaijing.^[1]

Guyao Mountain Yao Grass

One type grew on Guyao Mountain: this type of Yao Grass acted as a type of love potion, which would cause a person who ate it attract the love of others. This type was described as having lush leaves, yellow flowers and fruit like dodder. It originated as a transformation of Yan Di's daughter Yao Ji after her death.^[2]

Taishi Mountain Yao Grass

Another type of Yao Grass grew at Taishi Mountain: this type when used produced an affect of mental clarity, preventing confusion of the mind. This type was similar to the Atractylodes, with white flowers and black fruits.^[3]

See also

• Chinese mythology

Notes

References

• Yang, Lihui, et al. (2005). Handbook of Chinese Mythology. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-533263-6

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