The efficacy and effects of Litsea cubeba

Litsea cubeba, also known as Litsea cubeba, is a fruit of the Lauraceae family. It has the effect of warming the middle, promoting qi and relieving pain, and has a good effect on strengthening the stomach and digesting food. It is very effective in reducing swelling, relieving pain, dispelling wind and cold, and it also prevents arrhythmias. It has certain health benefits for heart disease. It also has a bactericidal effect and can be used as a condiment in dishes.

The efficacy of Litsea cubeba

1. Dispel wind and relieve pain

The effect of Litsea cubeba is not only its fruit, but its roots and leaves also have great medicinal value. Using the fruit, roots and leaves as medicine can reduce swelling, relieve pain, dispel wind and cold, and is especially suitable for people who are afraid of cold, and have injuries and blood stasis.

2. Applicable to furniture and construction

The benefits of Litsea cubeba are not only in food. Since the fruit of Litsea cubeba contains the raw material of citral, it can be processed to prevent the cracking of ordinary furniture and buildings. It can also be used in industry. The spice oil extracted from Litsea cubeba can be sold as a commodity.

3. Antiarrhythmic

Taking the oil extracted from Litsea cubeba can significantly reduce the incidence of ventricular fibrillation caused by chloroform, counteract arrhythmia caused by barium chloride, quickly restore bidirectional tachycardia arrhythmia caused by barium chloride to normal sinus rhythm, and increase the dose and lethal dose of arrhythmia caused by aconitine.

4. Bactericidal effect

The human body will inhale certain fungi and bacteria into the body due to contact with substances. Litsea cubeba can inhibit dermatophytes such as Trichophyton tonsurans, Epidermophyton floccosum, etc. in vitro. Litsea cubeba contains citral, which has a certain degree of bactericidal effect on the body.

5. Seasoning

Because of its unique taste, Litsea cubeba can be used as a seasoning to add color to dishes when cooking, thus creating delicious dishes. You can also soak freshly picked Litsea cubeba in kimchi water. After soaking for about half a month, you can pick it out and eat it, which is also delicious.

Side effects of Litsea cubeba

1. People with stomach heat should not eat Litsea cubeba. Litsea cubeba is a warm food. If taken, it will aggravate the fever.

2. Pregnant women should avoid eating it. Since pregnant women are particularly sensitive to food, imported food is closely related to the baby. Litsea cubeba can warm the kidney and strengthen the stomach, promote qi and disperse stagnation. Treats stomachache and vomiting, coldness of the kidneys and bladder, and unknown swelling and pus. These are good for the body. It is best to eat fresh and clean food during pregnancy so that you can give birth to a healthy and smart baby. Other questions about pregnancy are best asked by your doctor.

3. Do not eat too much. No matter how beneficial a food is, it is not suitable to be consumed in excess. The same goes for Litsea cubeba. You should know the limit and not be too eager for success. Blindly overeating will cause adverse reactions in the body.