What is the medicinal value of Salsola

Salsola can lower blood pressure. Animal experiments have shown that Salsola has a good blood pressure lowering effect when injected intravenously. When the injection amount is increased as much as possible, the blood pressure lowering effect is more significant. Animal experiments have found that Salsola can cause the animals' blood vessels to dilate in the opposite direction, thereby lowering blood pressure. In addition, Salsola has a sedative effect. Animal experiments have found that Salsola can reduce positive conditioned reflexes. Regarding the medicinal value of Salsola, please see the introduction below.

Salsola is distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, Southwest China, Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Tibet and other provinces and regions; it is also distributed in countries such as North Korea, Mongolia, Pakistan, Central Asia, the eastern part of the Soviet Union and Europe. The tender stems and leaves of Salsola contain 2.8 mg of protein, 0.3 mg of fat, 4 g of carbohydrates, 408 mg of calcium, 34 mg of phosphorus, 8.3 mg of iron, 175 mg of carotene, 0.26 mg of vitamin B1, 0.28 mg of vitamin B2, 0.7 mg of niacin, 86 mg of vitamin C, and trace elements needed by the human body. Its selenium content is very high, 20 times that of ordinary food. The whole plant contains various ingredients such as flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids, sugars, etc. Calms the liver; calms; lowers blood pressure. Mainly treats hypertension.

For treating hypertension and headache: 0.6 to 1.25g of Pigweed. Decoction in water. A smaller dose can be used for the first time. After one to two weeks, if it is effective, the dose can be gradually increased and taken for five to six months. It is effective for early-stage patients but less effective for late-stage patients. To treat high blood pressure, dizziness and insomnia: 3 liang of pigweed, 1 liang and 5 qian of corn silk, and 5 qian of earthworms. Boil 10 kilograms of water until it becomes 1500 milliliters. Take half a bowl of it three times a day.

In traditional Chinese medicine, pigweed has the effects of calming the liver and suppressing yang, as well as moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It can be used to treat insomnia, dizziness, and constipation. In fact, in addition to its medicinal value, pigweed also has good edible value. The tender stems and leaves of pigweed are edible. At the same time, pigweed can also be used as animal feed.