Polygonum multiflorum
"Kaibao Materia Medica" of the Song Dynasty said that "long-term use can strengthen bones and muscles, replenish the essence, and prolong life." Modern research has found that Polygonum multiflorum can promote the growth of nerve cells and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on neurasthenia and other neurological diseases. It can also regulate serum cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and improve the ability of liver cells to convert and metabolize cholesterol. Polygonum multiflorum also has good antioxidant effects.
Astragalus
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen is the foundation of acquired nature." Li Gao, a representative figure of the Spleen and Stomach School, believed that Astragalus "replenishes vitality and nourishes the triple burner". Huang Gongxiu of the Qing Dynasty called Astragalus "the best of all Qi-tonifying medicines". Modern research has found that astragalus can not only expand coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, improve immune function, but also delay the process of cell aging.
Ginseng
"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" believes that ginseng can "replenish the five internal organs, soothe the spirit, calm the soul, stop panic, remove evil spirits, improve eyesight, happiness and improve intelligence. Long-term use can lighten the body and improve health." Year". Modern research has found that it also has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, liver protection, regulating cardiovascular function, and stimulating hematopoietic system functions. Huo Yushu and others from Jilin Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine conducted anti-aging research on people over 50 years old using ginseng fruit saponins and confirmed that ginseng fruit saponins have the effect of "rejuvenating".
Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps sinensis is a traditional nourishing Chinese medicine, and its most important component is cordycepin. Cordycepin has the functions of restoring the body's own metabolism, regulating body balance in two directions, and anti-aging.
Panax notoginseng
Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, said in his "Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ginseng is the first to nourish Qi, and Panax notoginseng is the first to nourish blood. They have the same taste but the same effect. etc." and called Panax notoginseng "the most precious of Chinese medicines". Modern research has found that the chemical composition, pharmacological effects and clinical applications of Panax notoginseng are similar to those of ginseng. Its total ginseng saponin content exceeds that of ginseng. Panax notoginseng can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase cardiac output, slow down heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and capillary permeability, and has obvious advantages over ginseng in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Acanthopanax
"Compendium of Materia Medica" calls it "long-term use can lighten the body and resist aging", "it is better to have a handful of Wujia than to fill the car with gold and jade". Modern research has found that Wujia has anti-aging, anti-fatigue (its anti-fatigue effect is stronger than ginsenosides), strengthening effects, and can also regulate the functions of the nervous system, endocrine system, and cardiovascular system, and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and certain anti-inflammatory properties. Cancer effects.
Ganoderma
"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" believes that Ganoderma lucidum can "tonify the liver qi and soothe the soul", "eat for a long time, make the body light and immortal, and prolong the life of gods". Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum has a regulatory effect on the functions of the nervous system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system. It has functions such as immune regulation, scavenging free radicals, and balancing metabolism, and directly affects the aging process of the human body.
Lycium barbarum
"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" claims that wolfberry "strengthens bones and muscles after long-term use, makes the body light and does not age, and is resistant to cold and heat." "Compendium of Materia Medica" praises that "Qi can be replenished, blood can be replenished, yang can be generated, and yin can be grown." Wolfberry has an "adaptogenic" effect similar to that of ginseng, and can resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, and promote liver cell regeneration. Taking it can enhance physical fitness and delay aging.
Rhodiola rosea
There is no record of rhodiola rosea in ancient materia medica. It is an anti-aging newcomer discovered only in modern times. It has the effects of replenishing vitality, clearing away heat, detoxifying, stopping bleeding, calming the mind and improving intelligence. Modern pharmacological and clinical research has found that Rhodiola Rosea has a tonic effect similar to that of ginseng. It can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation, virus, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve work efficiency, and delay the aging of the body.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, and its name is not found in ancient herbal medicine. Japanese scientists have discovered that many of its components have the same structure as some ginsenosides. Gynostemma pentaphyllum has anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-cancer, and endocrine-regulating functions. It can improve human body adaptability and immunity, lower cholesterol and transaminases, prevent tumors, and inhibit Ulcer, relieve tension, sedation, analgesia.
Samara oil
Span fruit oil is rich in vitamin E, which can delay ovarian atrophy, promote estrogen secretion, delay menopause, improve menopausal conditions, maintain youthful appearance; promote male The secretion of male hormones increases the vitality of sperm cells, improves sexual function, and maintains youthful vitality. In addition, samara oil is rich in minerals: chromium, copper, zinc, etc., which are components or activators of hormone enzymes, among which zinc can maintain gonadal function. In particular, strontium, which is generally lacking in natural animals and plants, has special significance in maintaining endocrine balance. Unsaturated fatty acids not only serve as precursors of the prostate, raw materials for EPA, DHA, etc., but can also improve the circulatory system and enhance endocrine through the effective regulation of blood lipids. The secretion function of the system improves the reach of endocrine secretions to functional parts and exerts functional effects. Wing fruit oil can delay aging and the appearance of these changes by improving blood status, regulating endocrine, maintaining balance, increasing metabolic levels, etc.