What are the functions and effects of cooked Codonopsis pilosula?

Codonopsis has many aliases. As a medicinal material, it has great benefits to the body. Many Chinese medicine prescriptions require Codonopsis. The most common effect of Codonopsis is that it can increase one's immunity, and it also has a strong effect on hematopoietic function. Patients with qi deficiency can also eat more cooked Codonopsis. Let's talk about the effects and functions of Codonopsis in detail.

The main effect of Codonopsis pilosula is to replenish qi. It is most suitable for people who usually feel tired, weak and lack of energy. People with weak lung qi who have a deep voice, feel short of breath, and become breathless with the slightest activity. People who mainly suffer from spleen and stomach qi deficiency, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and loose stools should also use Codonopsis pilosula. Dang Shen is often used in combination with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and roasted licorice. This is the famous prescription Sijunzi Decoction for replenishing Qi and strengthening the spleen. For those with weak lung and spleen qi, it is advisable to use a combination of Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, tangerine peel, Angelica sinensis, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Bupleurum chinense, roasted licorice, ginger and jujube. This is the famous Buzhong Yiqi Decoction.

Codonopsis can replenish qi and nourish blood, which is one of its major characteristics. Therefore, people who suffer from both qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, pale complexion, dizziness, poor appetite, loose stools, and prone to colds should also take Codonopsis pilosula. Experiments have shown that Codonopsis pilosula can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, so it is very beneficial for patients with anemia to eat Codonopsis pilosula. Taking Codonopsis pilosula can also help restore the white blood cell count caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

In recent years, it has also been found that the combination of Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala can reduce urine protein in patients with chronic nephritis.

There are so many benefits of Codonopsis pilosula, and fundamentally speaking, as long as it is taken normally, there will be no side effects, so you can take cooked Codonopsis pilosula without worries. It has many benefits for all aspects of the body. In addition, Codonopsis pilosula, rice, and Astragalus can be made into medicinal food. Adding white sugar will make it taste better.