What are the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Codonopsis pilosula?

Nowadays, more and more people pay more attention to health preservation. Among them, the traditional Chinese medicine Codonopsis pilosula and red dates water is very popular. This is because Codonopsis pilosula can be said to have the effect of ginseng. When combined with red dates, it can not only prevent many diseases, but also delay aging and beautify the skin. However, many people don’t know much about Codonopsis pilosula. Let me introduce to you in detail the effects of Codonopsis pilosula!

Codonopsis pilosula is a commonly used Chinese medicine for replenishing qi. It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, harmonizing the stomach and nourishing blood. It is most suitable for patients with qi deficiency who are usually tired, lack energy, feel short of breath, and get short of breath after a little activity. Because replenishing qi also helps to produce blood, Codonopsis pilosula is also suitable for patients with both qi and blood deficiency, with pale complexion, dizziness, poor appetite, loose stools, and easy colds. Although the effect of Codonopsis pilosula is weaker than that of ginseng, its functions are basically similar and its price is much lower than that of ginseng. Therefore, except for those in critical conditions, Codonopsis pilosula can generally be used instead of ginseng.

If you use 500 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 250 grams of Adenophora stellaria, and 120 grams of longan pulp, boil them in water until water drops form beads, and store them in porcelain; take it with a wine glass of boiling water on an empty stomach. It has the effects of clearing the lungs and opening the voice, replenishing vital energy, and helping muscle strength. Regular consumption can invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach and nourish blood, which is very beneficial for strengthening the physical fitness. To treat simple indigestion in children, you can use 12 grams each of Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, fried lentils, 9 grams each of lotus seeds and Coix seeds, 6 grams each of roasted licorice and Platycodon grandiflorum, and 4 grams of Amomum villosum (added later), decocted in water and taken orally; it has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the spleen, dissipating dampness and promoting diuresis. After taking the medicine, the children will urinate more and have fewer bowel movements, and generally no infusion is needed. Use 15 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 12 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, and 9 grams of Poria cocos, decocted in water and taken orally; it has a certain effect on proteinuria caused by nephritis and nephrotic syndrome, and also has the effects of invigorating Qi, strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis.

According to analysis, Codonopsis contains polysaccharides, glucose, fructose, inulin, sucrose, phosphate and 17 kinds of amino acids, including 7 essential amino acids such as lysine that cannot be synthesized by the human body. In addition, it also contains saponins, volatile oils, fats and 14 elements such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron. These are the material basis for Codonopsis as a tonic medicine.

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects of Codonopsis pilosula. From it we can see that Codonopsis pilosula does have many benefits to people. Taking some Codonopsis pilosula water appropriately can enhance people's resistance, and has a good effect of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. It has a good tonic effect on the human body, but it cannot be taken for a long time.