The role and efficacy of Polygonatum
The role and efficacy of Polygonatum chinensis. Polygonatum odoratum is a common medicinal material in our daily life. It not only has the effect of treating diseases, but also has some health care functions. Reasonable and appropriate consumption of Polygonatum is good for health. Let’s share the functions and effects of Polygonatum japonica. The functions and effects of Polygonatum 1
The effects of Polygonatum
It has the functions of nourishing qi and yin, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs and nourishing the kidneys. It is used to treat symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, physical fatigue, dry mouth and lack of food, dry cough due to lung deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, internal heat and thirst, etc. It is very effective in treating diabetes.
Effects of Polygonatum
Polygonatum is mostly used to treat diseases such as weak spleen and stomach, yin deficiency and lung dryness, dry cough with less phlegm, premature graying of hair and beard, insufficient semen and blood, internal heat and thirst. Modern medical research shows that Polygonatum odorata also has the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, preventing atherosclerosis, delaying aging and antibacterial effects. It is also very effective for diabetes and has inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria and skin fungi. If you combine it with wolfberry, the effect of replenishing essence and qi will be greatly increased. "Compendium of Materia Medica" once recorded: "Four kilograms each of Polygonatum and Atractylodes; five kilograms each of wolfberry roots and cypress leaves; three kilograms of asparagus. Boil one stone of juice, ten kilograms of Tongqu, and one stone of glutinous rice, and make wine and drink as usual." Strengthens muscles and bones, replenishes essence, and eliminates gray hair.” The famous medical book "Wonderful Prescriptions" also states that the combination of Polygonatum and Lycium barbarum can replenish essence and qi. It can be seen that Polygonatum and Lycium barbarum are a match made in heaven.
It has anti-hypoxia, anti-fatigue and anti-aging effects.
Can enhance immune function and enhance metabolism.
Lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, lower blood lipids, and prevent atherosclerosis.
It has anti-aging and antibacterial effects, and polygonatum polysaccharide has immune activating effects.
It is used for dryness of the lung due to yin deficiency, dry cough with less phlegm, and chronic cough due to lung and kidney yin deficiency. It can be taken alone as a boiled ointment, or it can be used with Fritillaria fritillaris and Anemarrhena anemarrhena. To treat chronic cough, it can be used with Rehmannia glutinosa, Asparagus Asparagus and Baibu Bubu.
Used for weak spleen and stomach.
Polygonatum not only nourishes spleen yin, but also benefits the spleen. If the spleen and stomach Qi are deficient and lead to fatigue, loss of appetite, and weak pulse, it can be used with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala.
For those with spleen and stomach yin deficiency resulting in dry mouth, less food, tasteless food, red tongue without coating, it can be used equally with Dendrobium, Ophiopogon japonicus and Chinese yam.
Used for dizziness due to kidney deficiency, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, premature graying of hair and beard, and quenching thirst.
To treat kidney-deficiency and essence deficiency, it is often used with wolfberry.
To treat thirst, it is often used with Rehmannia glutinosa, Ophiopogon japonicus and Trichosanthes trichosanthes. The functions and efficacy of Polygonatum 2
1. Lower blood pressure and blood lipids
Polygonatum mainly has the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. Compared with quick-acting antihypertensive drugs, Polygonatum is more suitable for long-term use. Taking it has no side effects on the body. It can also keep blood pressure in a relatively stable state for a long time and avoid various discomforts that occur when the seasons change.
2. Tonify the kidneys
Polygonatum odorifera also has the effect of tonifying the kidneys. The nourishing effect is very mild. Taking it for a long time can also make you physically stronger and gradually relieve backache. Symptoms, it is not only suitable for young and middle-aged people, but also very suitable for frail elderly people. It can not only strengthen the body, but also comprehensively regulate the body.
3. Moisten the lungs and relieve coughs
Polygonatum can also regulate the body and moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. In the spring and autumn when it is easy to get angry and cough, Because its nature is very mild, it can very well relieve the symptoms of cough and internal heat. Using it as medicine can also avoid some irritation to the throat, and the medicinal effect will be reflected more quickly.
4. Eliminate fatigue
Polygonatum decoction can effectively reduce fatigue. Experiments have proven that injection of Polygonatum odoratum decoction into mice can greatly extend the swimming time of mice. . The functions and efficacy of Polygonatum 3
Therapeutic methods of Polygonatum
Polygonatum decoction: 15 grams of Polygonatum, decoct in water for 30 minutes, take the juice, take it warmly twice a day, mainly for the treatment of spleen and stomach weakness , loss of appetite, loose stools, cough with less phlegm, dizziness and other symptoms caused by insufficient semen and blood.
Polygonatum and wolfberry soup: 12 grams each of Polygonatum and wolfberry. Put the two flavors into a casserole, add water and simmer for 30 minutes, and get the juice. Take 1 dose daily, divided into 2 times and take warmly. It mainly treats physical weakness, neurasthenia, and anemia after illness and surgery.
Polygonatum lean pork porridge: 15 grams of Polygonatum, 30 grams of lean pork, 50 grams of japonica rice, add water and cook into porridge, eat it every morning and evening. Tonify the spleen and qi, nourish the lungs and moisturize dryness, and prolong life.
Polygonatum and Rehmannia glutinosa soup: 30 grams each of fresh Polygonatum and raw Rehmannia glutinosa, 50 grams of honey, boil the three flavors together for half an hour. Make soup to accompany meals.
Pork stewed with Polygonatum odoratum: 30 grams Polygonatum odorifera, 250 grams pork, 6 ml each of soy sauce and cooking wine, 2 grams each of MSG and salt, 5 grams each of chopped green onion and minced ginger, stir-fry. Serve with food.
Polygonatum honey tea: 30 grams each of Polygonatum and honey. First put the Polygonatum in a medical pot and boil for half an hour. Take the medicinal liquid to dissolve the honey. Stir evenly before drinking.
Huang Jing Wu Mei Liquor: 50 grams each of Polygonatum, Atractylodes, and pine needles, 75 grams each of Lycium barbarum and Asparagus, 1000 ml of low-alcohol liquor. Put the medicine into a glass bottle, seal and soak for 15 days. . Drink a small cup (about 15 ml) every morning and evening.
Rock Sugar and Polygonatum Soup
Recipe: 30 grams of Polygonatum and 50 grams of rock sugar.
Preparation method: Soak Polygonatum japonica in cold water, add rock sugar, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Take Huangjing and drink soup twice a day.
Efficacy Nourishes yin, moistens the heart and lungs. It is suitable for those with weak body, cough due to lung deficiency, tuberculosis or bronchiectasis, low-grade fever, hemoptysis, low-grade fever and leucorrhea in women.
Stewed Hen with Polygonatum
Recipe: 50 grams of Polygonatum, 1 pair of sheep testicles, 1 hen, 20 grams of jujube, 30 grams of yam, appropriate seasoning.
Preparation method: The above medicinal meat is eaten with stew and seasoning.
Efficacy: Male coldness is a disease in which men feel cold in their penis and scrotum. It is more common in middle-aged and elderly people and is a common and frequently-occurring disease in andrology clinics. The above formula is suitable for the dietary therapy of this disease.
Longevity Pigeon Egg Soup
Recipe: 10 grams of polygonatum, 10 grams of wolfberry, 10 grams of longan meat, 4 pigeon eggs, 50 grams of rock sugar.
Preparation method: Wash and chop the polygonatum, wolfberry and longan meat, crush the rock sugar and put them in a bowl. Place the pot over medium heat, add about 750 ml of water, add the three traditional Chinese medicines and cook until boiling for about 15 minutes. Break the pigeon eggs into the pot one by one, add rock sugar and cook until cooked. Take it once a day for 7 consecutive days.
Efficacy: It can nourish the liver and qi, moisten the lungs and strengthen the body. It has good curative effect on dryness of the lungs, cough, weakness of Qi and blood, mental decline, etc. It can be used as a health-care meal for people with kidney deficiency, low back pain, jaundice and thinness, and the elderly and infirm.
Polygonatum Pigeon Meat
Recipe: 50 grams of Polygonatum, 1 white pigeon, 24 grams of wolfberry.
Preparation method: Remove the hair and internal organs of the white pigeon, then stew or steam it with Polygonatum japonica and wolfberry. Take 2 times a day.
Efficacy: Suitable for premature ejaculation caused by weak kidney qi in men.
Polygonatum Beef Soup
Elderly and frail people often suffer from constipation due to insufficient yin and fluid in the body. Polygonatum beef soup can replenish deficiency and moisturize the intestines. It is a good nourishing medicinal diet and can help relieve the problem of constipation.
Main raw materials
Half a catty of beef, 2 liters of Polygonatum sibiricum, 2 liters of walnut meat, and four slices of ginger.
Production process
1. Wash the beef and cut into pieces, wash the polygonatum and walnut meat, and slice the ginger.
2. Put all the ingredients into the pot together, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for an hour or two, season with seasoning and serve.
Food effects
Beef: neutral in nature, sweet in taste, has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, strengthening muscles and bones, reducing swelling, and diuresis. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as weakness of the waist and knees, edema caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of Qi and blood, and loss of essence and blood.
Polygonatum japonica: neutral in nature and sweet in taste, it can nourish the spleen and lungs, replenish qi and nourish yin. It is mainly used to treat weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, physical weakness, dry mouth and tongue, physical weakness after illness, and dizziness. Symptoms include dizziness, weak cough, dry cough without phlegm, weakness of muscles and bones, rheumatism and soreness. It can also improve the body's immunity, lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Codonopsis and Polygonatum and Pork Belly
Ingredients: 30 grams each of Codonopsis and Polygonatum, 60 grams of yam, 15 grams of orange peel, 150 grams of glutinous rice, 1 pig stomach.
Preparation method: wash the pig's stomach, boil Codonopsis pilosula and Polygonatum sibiricum in water to extract the juice, cut the orange peel into fine pieces, add a little salt, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns, mix well with the glutinous rice, put it into the pig's stomach and tie it tightly Place both ends in a bowl and steam until cooked.
Efficacy: This prescription uses Codonopsis pilosula and Polygonatum sibiricum to nourish the spleen and qi, yam nourishes and replenishes the spleen, and orange peel regulates qi and strengthens the stomach. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, loose stools after eating less, weight loss and fatigue.