The efficacy and function of sea cactus

Sea cactus is a famous traditional and commonly used Chinese medicinal material in my country with a long history of application. Today we will learn about sea cactus.

【Other name】 Goad

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole of the sea cactus, a plant of the sea cactus family.

[Original form] Sea cactus, the group is stick-shaped, grayish white or light flesh-colored, with a long stalk at the bottom. It is generally more than 15 cm long. When the group shrinks, the length can be less than 10 cm. When stretching, it can increase several times. Many polyps grow irregularly around the main body, and each polyp has 8 tentacles. The polyp is about 4 cm long when stretched out and can be completely hidden inside the main body when contracted. There are rod-shaped or spindle-shaped spicules about 0.5 mm long in various parts of the body.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: They live on the sandy seabed with calm waves, with their stalks inserted into the sand. At night, the group stretches out on the seabed, emitting a faint phosphorescence, which can be enhanced when stimulated.

[Pharmacological action] 1. Anti-aging effect. Gavage or shaking into feed of sea cactus extract at a dose of 10g/kg to mice for 10 days can significantly enhance the mice's tolerance to hypoxia, improve learning and memory functions, prolong the mice's swimming time, and improve their anti-stress ability. After administration, it can also increase the content of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the blood of mice, inhibit the activity of monoamine oxidase (MAO-B) in the body, and reduce the content of malondialdehyde (MDA). It has obvious anti-aging effect.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; salty; neutral

【Functions and indications】Reduces heat; detoxifies; disperses nodules; resolves phlegm and relieves cough. Mainly mumps; bronchitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Although sea cactus has many magical effects, it cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.