The efficacy, effects and edible methods of Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata, which looks very similar to ginger, is a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient and is found in many medicines. It has a good effect on many diseases. In the past, it was mainly wild. Some old Chinese medicine practitioners knew its medicinal effects and would go up the mountain to pick it. Later, people began to grow it at home. With the improvement of modern planting level, Gastrodia elata also has a large-scale production base, which has played a big role in modern medicine.

Gastrodia elata has such good effects, but many people still don’t know what its specific effects are. Gastrodia oil has the effects of removing dampness, relieving pain, and promoting qi and blood circulation. In addition to these, Gastrodia elata can also be used as an important ingredient to make many delicious dishes.

Let’s take a look at the effects of Gastrodia elata: 1. Analgesic effect: Gastrodia elata injection made from Gastrodia elata has obvious analgesic effect on trigeminal neuralgia, vascular neurosis headache, cerebrovascular disease headache, toxic polyneuritis, etc.

2. Sedative effect: Some medical institutions use synthetic gastrodin (Gastrodin) to treat patients with neurasthenia and neurasthenia syndrome, with effective rates of 89.44% and 86.87% respectively. It can also inhibit the central nervous system excitatory effects caused by caffeine and enhance the sleep time effect of pentobarbital.

3. Anticonvulsant effect: Gastrodia elata has certain therapeutic effects on facial nerve convulsions, limb numbness, hemiplegia, epilepsy, etc. It can also relieve smooth muscle spasms, angina pectoris and biliary colic.

4. Blood pressure lowering effect: Gastrodia elata can treat high blood pressure. Long-term use can calm the liver and replenish qi, benefit the waist and knees, strengthen the tendons and bones, and also increase peripheral and coronary blood flow, which has a protective effect on the heart.

5. Improve eyesight and enhance intelligence: Gastrodia elata can improve eyesight and significantly enhance memory. Gastrodia elata has obvious protective and regulatory effects on the human brain nervous system and can enhance the resolution ability of the optic nerve. It has been used as a brain health food or brain health medicine for high-altitude flyers. Japan uses Gastrodia elata injection to treat Alzheimer's disease, with an effectiveness rate of 81%.

Gastrodia elata can also be used for cooking. Here is a Gastrodia elata walnut fish:

practice:

1. Remove the scales, gills and internal organs of the carp, wash and put them into a box; cut Chuanxiong and Poria into slices, soak them in the second rice washing water, then soak Gastrodia elata in the rice washing water that has been soaked with Chuanxiong, Poria cocos, etc. for about 4 hours, remove from the slices, drain the water and cut into shreds for later use.

2. Put the Gastrodia elata slices (shredded) and walnut kernels into the fish head and belly, place the fish in a basin, then add onion and ginger, add appropriate amount of water, and steam for about 30 minutes.

3. After steaming the fish, remove the onion and ginger, and bring water bean powder, clear soup, sugar, salt, MSG, pepper and sesame oil to a boil to thicken the sauce, then pour it on the fish.

Efficacy: Soothes the liver and extinguishes wind, calms the nerves and relieves pain, promotes qi and blood circulation, nourishes the brain and improves intelligence.

Application: Eat with meals. It is suitable for auxiliary diet therapy for symptoms such as false fire headache, dark eyes and limb numbness, neurasthenia, high blood pressure and dizziness, and mental retardation.

The effects and functions of Gastrodia elata are indeed very powerful. It is widely used in modern medicine and has brought health to many people. Now people's health awareness has improved, and they also pay attention to health preservation in their daily diet. This is a very good habit. Adding Gastrodia elata to suitable dishes can not only enhance the flavor, but also has good medicinal effects. You can try it.