The efficacy and function of Chinese medicine oyster

People's love for seafood is obvious to all. In people's minds, seafood is a creature that grows in the boundless depths of the ocean. The way of catching seafood with fishing boats is so ingrained in people's minds that people ignore some small seafood that can be obtained on the beach. Their taste is actually the same as those seafood that are hidden far away, and they are all loved by people.

Oysters are a very common shellfish. However, many people do not know their true identity and think that they are naturally molluscs without shells. In fact, oysters are shelled creatures that grow on rocks. Because oysters have good effects and functions, the sales volume of oysters is increasing nowadays. So what are the effects and functions of oysters?

Benefits of Oysters:

Oysters are also known as raw oysters. Oysters are salty and slightly cold. They are liver-calming and wind-relief medicines; they nourish yin. Calcined oysters: they have strong astringent, astringent and acid-removing effects, and can treat stomachaches and stomach acid. Raw oysters: they are astringent from the top and bottom, and can treat dizziness and loose stools. They have astringent, sedative, detoxifying and analgesic effects. The acid extract of oysters inhibits poliovirus in vivo, reducing the mortality rate of infected mice. Other names: oyster clams, left-looking oysters, clams, oyster shells, oyster skins, left shells, oysters, oyster roe, raw oysters, fresh oysters, oysters, and Gu Ben.

1. Hyperactivity of liver yang, dizziness and vertigo. This product is salty, cold and heavy in nature. It enters the liver meridian and has the functions of calming the liver, suppressing yang and replenishing yin. It is used to treat water that cannot contain wood, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of yang, dizziness, restlessness and tinnitus. It is often used together with dragon bone, tortoise shell, white peony root, etc., such as Zhengan Xifeng Decoction (Medical Records of Chinese and Western Medicine); it is also used to treat long-term fever, burning of true yin, internal movement of virtual wind, and convulsions of the limbs. It is often used in combination with raw rehmannia, tortoise shell, turtle shell and other yin-nourishing, wind-calming and spasm-relieving drugs, such as Da Ding Feng Zhu (Treatise on Warm Diseases). Oyster

2. Phlegm nodules, scrofula, goiter, and accumulation of masses. This herb has a salty taste and can soften and disperse masses. It is used to treat phlegm nodules, scrofula, and goiter caused by stagnation of phlegm and fire. It is often used in combination with Fritillaria thunbergii and Scrophularia ningpoensis, such as Xiaoluo Pills (Medical Mindfulness); it is used to treat accumulation of masses caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and is often used together with turtle shell, salvia miltiorrhiza, and Curcuma zedoaria.

3. Restlessness, palpitations and insomnia. This herb is heavy and calming, and has a calming effect. It is used to treat restlessness, palpitations, insomnia and dreaminess. It is often used together with dragon bone, such as Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli Decoction (Treatise on Febrile Diseases). It can also be used with cinnabar, amber, jujube seeds and other calming herbs.

4. Various symptoms of slippage. After calcination, this product has a similar astringent and firming effect as calcined dragon bone. Through different compatibility, it can treat spontaneous sweating, night sweating, spermatorrhea, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, enuresis, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea and other slippage symptoms. For spontaneous sweating and night sweating, it is often used together with ephedra root, floating wheat, etc., such as oyster powder ("Hejijufang"), and oyster powder can also be used to puff on the sweating area to have an antiperspirant effect; for kidney deficiency spermatorrhea and spermatorrhea, it is often used together with Astragalus, dragon bone, Euryale, etc., such as Jinsuo Gujing Pills ("Yifang Jijie"); for frequent urination and enuresis, it can be used together with mulberry silkworm cocoon, golden cherry, Alpinia oxyphylla, dragon bone, etc.; for metrorrhagia and leucorrhea, it is often used together with sea cuttlebone, cornus officinalis, yam, dragon bone, etc.

In addition, calcined oyster has an acid-reducing and analgesic effect, and can treat stomachache and heartburn. It can be ground into fine powder with cuttlefish bone and Zhejiang Fritillary Bulb and taken orally for effective results.

Effects of oysters:

Oyster meat is considered a delicious marine delicacy and a health food because of its delicious taste, complete nutrition, and multiple functions such as "refining skin, beautifying face", lowering blood pressure, nourishing yin and blood, and strengthening the body. Among many marine treasures, many people are particularly fond of oysters. Westerners call it "the magic food given by God". The Japanese call it "the source of the root".

1. Oysters have the following effects on intelligence and brain health:

The taurine, DHA and EPA contained in oyster shells are important nutrients for intellectual development. Glycogen is a form of energy storage in the human body, which can improve the efficiency of physical and mental activities. In addition, pharmacological experiments have shown that using oyster shells to increase the zinc content in the body can increase the zinc-cadmium ratio of the body, which is beneficial to improving and preventing high blood pressure and plays a role in protecting and strengthening the brain.

2. Oysters have the effect of benefiting the stomach and promoting body fluid production:

Li Shizhen also said in Compendium of Materia Medica that oyster "meat can cure deficiency, relieve restlessness after drinking, ... lubricate the skin, oyster shell can dissolve phlegm and soften hard masses, clear away heat and dampness, stop pain in the heart and spleen, relieve dysentery, eliminate red and white turbidity, and eliminate hernia and lumps." It is slightly cold in nature and has an acid-reducing effect, so it is more beneficial for people with excessive stomach acid or gastric ulcers.

3. The calming effect of oysters:

Cui Yuxi said in "Food Classics" that "oyster meat can cure sleeplessness and restlessness". Regular consumption can reduce symptoms such as restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness and tinnitus caused by yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. The various vitamins and minerals contained in oysters, especially selenium, can regulate nerves and stabilize emotions.

4. Oysters strengthen muscles and bones:

The Shennong Herbal Classic states that "(oysters) taken for a long time can strengthen bones and joints, kill evil spirits, and prolong life." The calcium content in oysters is close to that in milk, and the iron content is 21 times that of milk. Eating oysters helps the growth of bones and teeth.

5. Oysters have the following effects on skin refinement and beauty:

Calcium in oysters makes the skin smooth, copper makes the skin look good and looks particularly rosy, potassium can treat dry skin and acne, and vitamins can also make the skin smooth and regulate the secretion of oil.

6. The longevity effect of oysters:

Oysters are rich in nucleic acids, which play an important role in protein synthesis, thus delaying skin aging and reducing the formation of wrinkles. As we age, the body's ability to synthesize nucleic acids gradually decreases, and we can only obtain them from food. The milk we drink daily is obviously inferior to "undersea milk" in this regard.

7. The nourishing and strengthening effects of oysters:

Oysters contain 18 kinds of amino acids, glycogen, B vitamins, taurine, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and other nutrients. Eating them regularly can improve the body's immunity. The taurine contained in oysters can lower blood lipids and blood pressure.

In ancient Greek mythology, oysters represent the food of love. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, oysters can circulate water, moisturize the lungs, and benefit kidney water. Western medicine has verified that it is one of the natural foods with the highest zinc content (up to 100 mg per 100 grams of oyster meat), which means that eating only 2 to 3 oysters a day can provide you with the zinc you need for the whole day. The great value of zinc is reflected in the fact that it is a vital mineral in the male reproductive system, especially in the past fifty years, the number of sperm in men has dropped significantly, and sufficient zinc supplementation is even more necessary.

Oyster meat is plump, smooth, delicious, and nutritious, and is known as "undersea milk". According to analysis, dried oyster meat contains 45% to 57% protein, 7% to 11% fat, and 19% to 38% glycogen. In addition, it also contains a variety of vitamins and taurine, as well as nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. The calcium content is nearly 1 times that of milk, and the iron content is 21 times that of milk. It is a precious food for skin care, beauty, and disease prevention.

The Compendium of Materia Medica records that oyster meat "can make the skin fine and active, nourish the kidney and strengthen the yang, and can cure deficiency and relieve erysipelas." Modern medicine believes that oyster meat also has the functions of lowering blood pressure and nourishing yin and blood.

Men who regularly eat oysters can improve their sexual function and sperm quality. They have good effects on male spermatorrhea, fatigue, kidney deficiency and impotence. They are suitable for children with weak constitutions, those with hilar lymph node tuberculosis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, scrofula; those with yin deficiency, irritability, insomnia, and restlessness; and cancer patients and those after radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The "Sea Drugs Materia Medica" notes: "It can cure male spermatorrhea, fatigue, tonify the kidney's positive energy, stop night sweats, remove irritability, treat typhoid fever and hot phlegm, nourish and calm the mind, and treat children's convulsions."

Oysters have always been regarded as food by people. In people's eyes, they have no other functions except for their delicious taste. However, after a deeper understanding, people's views on oysters should be completely changed. It is not only a delicacy in life, but also a very good Chinese medicine, which is of great value to people.