The efficacy and function of Polygonatum sibiricum and its edible method

Medicine is commonly used to treat diseases. The choice of medicine also depends on the disease condition. The medicines selected for different diseases are also very different. Therefore, people also need to pay attention to this. Not all people can choose the same medicine for treatment. Polygonatum is a common medicinal material. It has a very good helping effect in treating diseases. What are the effects, functions and edible methods of Polygonatum?

Many people don’t know much about the effects, functions and edible methods of Polygonatum, so before choosing Polygonatum, you need to know something about it so that it will not harm human health during use and people can develop healthily.

The efficacy, function and edible method of Polygonatum sibiricum:

Polygonatum sibiricum is used as medicine based on its rhizome, which has the functions of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs, and benefiting the kidneys. It is an ideal tonic for the elderly, without the side effects that may be caused by other tonic and warming products. Moreover, Polygonatum sibiricum has the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, increasing coronary blood flow, lowering blood lipids and delaying atherosclerosis. Medicinal Polygonatum is divided into raw Polygonatum, cooked Polygonatum, sweet Polygonatum, wine Polygonatum, etc., and their effects are slightly different, with some increases and decreases.

In addition to being used as medicine and wine soaking, Polygonatum sibiricum can also be used to make medicinal food, such as Polygonatum sibiricum stewed with lean meat soup, Polygonatum sibiricum and Polygonatum odoratum pork soup, Polygonatum sibiricum and angelica egg soup, Polygonatum sibiricum porridge, Polygonatum sibiricum steamed chicken, etc. Polygonatum odoratum porridge is suitable for yin deficiency and lung dryness, cough and dry throat, weak spleen and stomach. Polygonatum odoratum steamed chicken is very effective for winter fatigue, soreness of the waist and knees, and fear of cold.

The effect of Polygonatum sibiricum is to be used for yin deficiency and lung dryness, dry cough with little sputum, and chronic cough caused by lung and kidney yin deficiency.

It can nourish kidney yin and moisten lung dryness. To treat cough caused by yin deficiency and lung dryness, the herb can be taken alone or with Fritillaria cirrhosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, etc.

For treating chronic cough due to fatigue, it can be used together with Rehmannia root, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Stemona bulbus, etc.

The effect of Polygonatum sibiricum is to treat weak spleen and stomach.

Polygonatum odoratum can both nourish spleen yin and benefit spleen qi. If the spleen and stomach qi are deficient and the patient suffers from fatigue, loss of appetite, and weak pulse, it can be used together with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala.

If the spleen and stomach are deficient in yin, resulting in dry mouth, loss of appetite, and red tongue without coating, it can be used together with Dendrobium, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Chinese yam.

The effects of Polygonatum sibiricum are to treat dizziness, soreness of waist and knees, premature graying of hair and thirst caused by kidney deficiency and essence deficiency.

Treat kidney deficiency and essence deficiency, often used with wolfberry;

For the treatment of diabetes, it is often used together with raw Rehmannia root, Ophiopogon japonicus, Radix Trichosanthis, etc.

The efficacy, function and edible method of Polygonatum sibiricum, the edible method of Polygonatum sibiricum:

Polygonatum odoratum is an ideal nourishing product for the elderly. Because the elderly (especially in autumn and winter) not only have weak yang energy, but also lack yin energy. Polygonatum sibiricum has a mild nature and a slow effect, and can be used as a long-term tonic. It can not only replenish spleen qi, but also spleen yin, and it also has the effects of moistening the lungs, producing body fluids, and benefiting the kidneys and replenishing essence.

Huangjing Stewed Lean Meat Soup

Polygonatum sibiricum stewed with lean meat soup is a simple and nourishing therapeutic soup recipe.

Serves 2-3

practice:

1. Wash polygonatum, codonopsis and yam;

2. Cut the lean pork into large pieces, blanch and remove from water;

3. Pour boiling water into a stewing pot, add all the ingredients, stew for two hours, season with salt and serve.

effect:

Nourishes the spleen and replenishes Qi, nourishes the lungs and moistens dryness, prolongs life.

Main raw materials

Half a pound of beef, two liters of Polygonatum, two liters of walnut meat, and four slices of ginger.

Production process

1. Wash the beef and cut into pieces. Wash the Polygonatum and walnut meat and slice the ginger.

2. Put all the ingredients into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for one or two hours, season and serve.

Food Benefits:

Beef: It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, strengthening muscles and bones, reducing swelling, and promoting diuresis. It is mainly used to treat deficiency, soreness of waist and knees, edema caused by weak spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and loss of essence and blood.

Polygonatum: It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and moistening the lungs, invigorating qi and nourishing yin. It is mainly used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, poor appetite, physical fatigue, dry mouth and tongue, physical weakness after illness, dizziness, physical weakness and cough, dry cough without sputum, weak muscles and bones, rheumatism and pain, etc. It can also improve the body's immunity, lower blood pressure, blood sugar, prevent arteriosclerosis, etc. Ginger: It is slightly warm in nature and spicy in taste. It has the effects of warming the middle and stopping vomiting, dispelling cold, warming the lungs and relieving cough. It is mainly used to treat colds, stomach cold and vomiting, rheumatism and body pain. This prescription has the effect of soothing the stomach and removing the smell of mutton.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the effects, functions and consumption methods of Polygonatum, so choosing it to treat your own diseases is of great help. Polygonatum can treat many types of diseases, so to use it, you also need to master some methods. If you don’t know how to use it, you can also consult a doctor so that you can use it correctly.