Can Polygonatum odoratum lower blood sugar?

Polygonatum sibiricum is a less common plant. It has certain medicinal value and can greatly improve the normal functions of the human body. Regular consumption of Polygonatum sibiricum is beneficial to the spleen, lungs, kidneys and other organs. In addition, Huangjing is more suitable for diabetic patients because the nutrients contained in it can lower the blood sugar content in the human body.

1. Can Huang Jing lower blood sugar?

It can regulate blood sugar, but it does not have a blood sugar-lowering effect.

Polygonatum has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs, and benefiting the kidneys. Pharmacological studies have shown that it has an inhibitory effect on high blood sugar caused by adrenaline. Diabetes is generally caused by dysfunction of insulin secretion, so Polygonatum is not very effective in lowering blood sugar for diabetic patients. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and take symptomatic medication to achieve the effect of lowering blood sugar. In normal times, you should also pay attention to controlling your diet and exercising more, which will help regulate blood sugar.

2. The efficacy of Polygonatum

The elderly suffer from cold and heat deficiency, poor appetite, weak body, weak tendons and bones, and sore waist and knees. Coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, chronic hepatitis, leukopenia, and immunodeficiency. Lung deficiency and dry cough, pulmonary tuberculosis.

Polygonatum sibiricum is sweet and neutral. It enters the spleen, lung and kidney meridians. It is often used with Ganmai Dazao Decoction and Peony Root to soften the liver and nourish the heart, and treat children's ADHD and neurosis. It is combined with astragalus, oyster, coptis root, etc. to nourish qi and yin, purge fire and heat, and treat hyperthyroidism. It is used together with hawthorn, wolfberry, Ligustrum lucidum and salvia miltiorrhiza to treat metabolic neutralization syndrome. It can also prevent and treat arteriosclerosis and delay aging.

3. How to eat Polygonatum to regulate blood sugar?

1. Stewed meat with Polygonatum sibiricum: 30 grams of Polygonatum sibiricum and 500 grams of lean pork. Cut the lean pork into pieces, wash it, add water and stew it with Polygonatum odoratum until the meat is tender. Add appropriate amount of salt to season. Eat the meat and drink the soup. You can also eat the Polygonatum odoratum.

2. Stewed eel with Polygonatum sibiricum: 50 grams of Polygonatum sibiricum, 500 grams of eel, and appropriate seasoning. Add 500 ml of water to Polygonatum sibiricum, fry on low heat for 1 hour, remove the residue and keep the juice: then cut the boneless eel into long strips, soak it in the Polygonatum sibiricum juice for 2 hours, take it out and drain it, coat it with water starch and salt, and fry it in a pan until crispy.

3. Polygonatum, Polygonatum and Wolfberry Wine: 50 grams of Polygonatum, 30 grams of Polygonatum, 30 grams of Wolfberry, and 1000 grams of white wine. Wash the three herbs and soak them in wine, seal the bottle, and you can drink it after 7 days. Take 1 small cup at a time, twice a day, on an empty stomach.

4. Rehmannia root and polygonatum mutton soup: 100 grams of mutton, 30 grams each of Rehmannia root and polygonatum, and 2 slices of ginger. Wash the mutton and cut into pieces; wash the Rehmannia glutinosa, Polygonatum sibiricum and ginger. Put all the ingredients into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours, season and serve.

5. Polygonatum sibiricum, Polygonatum odoratum and Pig Pancreas Soup: 30 grams of Polygonatum sibiricum, 30 grams of Polygonatum odoratum and 1 pig pancreas. Put all three ingredients into a casserole, add water and simmer until done. Add appropriate amounts of soy sauce and salt, then you can drink the soup and eat the meat.