Effects and functions of Radix Ophiopogonis

What are the functions, effects and taboos of Radix Pseudostellariae? In daily life, Radix Pseudostellariae is a Chinese herbal medicine that we are all familiar with. So, do you know what are the benefits of eating Radix Pseudostellariae? What are the side effects of taking too much Radix Pseudostellariae? Let's take a look together below! I hope it can be helpful to everyone.

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Pseudostellariae Radix, the name of a Chinese herbal medicine. Pseudostellaria heterophylla is a green plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, and its tubers are used as medicine. It is spread across Liaoning Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hebei Province, Shaanxi Province, Shandong Province, Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Zhejiang Province, Jiangxi Province, Henan Province, Hubei Province, Hunan Province, Sichuan and other places. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and blood, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst in the lungs. It is common in spleen deficiency, fatigue, poor appetite, weakness after illness, insufficient qi and yin, night sweats, thirst, and dry cough due to dryness of the lungs.

In daily life, Pseudostellaria heterophylla, also known as Haier ginseng, is a kind of wild ginseng. So, do you know what the role of Pseudostellaria heterophylla is? What are the taboos of its use? Let's take a look!

The role and efficacy of Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its taboos

Prince ginseng has a calm effect and sweet taste, and has the effect of replenishing qi and blood, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst. Modern scientific research: Based on the "Chinese Medicinal Plants", this product contains Pseudostellaria heterophylla and a variety of essential amino acids and nutrients for the human body. It is common in cases of spleen and stomach deficiency, fatigue, poor appetite, dry cough with little sputum, qi and blood deficiency after illness, night sweats, crying at night, and summer fever in children. Experimental studies have confirmed that Radix Pseudostellariae can enhance immune function and improve heart function.

1. Used for food stagnation and fatigue caused by spleen deficiency, dampness, and insufficient stomach yin. It can improve temperament, strengthen the spleen and nourish stomach yin. It is often used in combination with Chinese yam and Dendrobium officinale. But its nourishing properties are not as good as Codonopsis pilosula.

2. It is used to treat lung deficiency, dry cough, palpitations, insomnia, and excessive sweating due to deficiency of Qi and body fluid. It can replenish qi and nourish yin. For treating cough due to qi deficiency and lung dryness, it is combined with Northern Adenophora Root, Ophiopogon japonicus, etc. For treating palpitations, insomnia and easy sweating due to qi and yin deficiency, it is combined with Ziziphus jujuba seed, Schisandra chinensis, etc. However, its ability to replenish qi and blood, nourish yin, promote body fluid and quench thirst is weaker than that of Korean ginseng. Prince ginseng is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, which is a different family from wild ginseng. Although its effect is similar to that of wild ginseng, its medicinal effect is weak and it must be taken in large doses continuously to be effective.

Although Radix Pseudostellariae Radix has a tonic and calming effect, it is ultimately sweet in taste and is therefore not suitable for patients with actual pathogenic factors. Therefore, it should be used with caution when symptoms of actual pathogenic factors are present. Taboo: Patients with hypertension, nephritis or gastritis should not eat too much.