The efficacy and function of Luoqundai root

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and Luoqundai root is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about Luoqundai root. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of Luoqundai root.

[Source] It is the bulb and root of the Amaryllis plant Crinum juncea .

[Chemical composition] The bulb contains lycoris and narcissine.

[Pharmacological Action] Narcissine has a cholecystokinin-like effect on frog heart, cat blood pressure, guinea pig small intestine and other specimens; in neuromuscular specimens, it can increase the amplitude of muscle contraction caused by nerve stimulation; but the above effects are weaker than those of galantamine. Subcutaneous injection of 5 mg/kg of narcissine can accelerate the formation of motor-defense conditioned reflex in mice; large doses (25-100 mg/kg) can enhance the anesthetic effect of chloral hydrate.

【Functions and indications】 Treat cough, sore throat, bruises and toothache.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Note】 This product is poisonous and should be taken with caution.

[Additional prescription] ① Clear the lungs, resolve phlegm and relieve cough: Peel and slice the root of kelp, and cook it with pig lungs. (Guangxi Medicinal Plant Atlas)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guangxi Medicinal Plant Atlas".

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicine Luoqundaigen, right? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.