The efficacy and function of Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus

Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the effects of Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus.

【English Name】 Radix Liriopis Proliferae

【Other name】 Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon japonicus

[Source] It is a plant of the Liliaceae family, Liriope spicata (Thunb.) Lour·var. proliferaThe tuberous roots of Y.T.Ma.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, plants sometimes grow in clusters; roots are slightly thick, often swollen into rectangular, spindle-shaped tubers near the end; rhizomes are short, with underground runners. The leaves are basal, grass-like, 20-45 cm long and 4-6 mm wide; the apex is acute or obtuse, with 5 veins and finely serrated edges. The pedicel is usually longer than or nearly as long as the leaves, 20-50 cm long; the raceme is 6-10 cm long, with many flowers, 2-5 flowers clustered in the axils of bracts; the raceme grows leaf clusters or seedlings in the axils of bracts after flowering; the bracts are small and lanceolate; the pedicels are about 4 mm long; the tepals are oblong-lanceolate and purple; the filaments are about 2 mm long; the anthers are about 2 mm long; the ovary is nearly spherical, and the style is about 2 mm long; the stigma is not obvious. Seeds nearly spherical. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] It grows under forests on hillsides and is mostly cultivated for medicinal purposes. It is mainly produced in Hubei.

[Properties] The roots are spindle-shaped, 1.2 to 4 cm long and 4 to 7 mm in diameter. The surface is yellowish white, translucent, and has fine vertical lines. The texture is hard and brittle, easily absorbs moisture and becomes soft, the cross section is yellow and horny, the central column is thin and not obvious. Slight odor, sweet taste, and sticky.

[Chemical composition] Contains various Ophiopogon japonicus saponins whose aglycones are ruscogenin and diosgenin, trace elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, cobalt, chromium, titanium, manganese, lead, nickel, strontium, vanadium and zinc, BETA-sitosterol, etc.

【Functions and indications】 Same as Ophiopogon japonicus.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through this article's detailed introduction to the effects of Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus, we can learn about the several major effects of Hubei Ophiopogon japonicus. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.