Flea grass revitalizes village's economy

A traditional wild grass used by residents for generations has turned into a valuable herb to improve the livelihood of a village in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.

Known as Flea Grass, the grass, or Adenosma buchneroides, has a distinctive fragrance and has long been cherished by the indigenous Hani people for its remarkable ability to repel fleas and mosquitoes.

"Our ancestors have always used these grasses," said Song Zhou, Party chief of Daka village, adding that they would dry them and place them on their beds or wear them to keep fleas and insects away.