What are the effects and functions of Radix Rehmanniae and Radix Ophiopogonis?

Speaking of raw rehmannia root, most people may not know what it is. Raw rehmannia root has many benefits for human health, such as clearing away heat and cooling blood, and nourishing yin and promoting body fluid, especially for the treatment of constipation. It is very effective and very popular. Raw rehmannia root has become a common thing on many family tables. So what are the effects and functions of raw rehmannia root?

The efficacy of Radix Rehmanniae

Raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus have very good effects, among which the main effects are: raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus taste sweet and soft, bitter and cold in nature, with the effects of nourishing stomach yin, promoting fluid and quenching thirst, and clearing stomach heat. It can be used to treat symptoms such as dry tongue and thirst, epigastric pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, and dry stool caused by stomach yin deficiency and heat; raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus have the effects of nourishing lung yin and clearing lung heat, and are suitable for symptoms such as dry nose and throat, dry cough with little sputum, coughing up blood, sore throat and hoarseness caused by yin deficiency, lung dryness and heat; raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus have the effects of returning to the heart meridian, nourishing heart yin, clearing heart heat, and slightly relieving restlessness and calming the mind. It can generally be used to treat symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations and restlessness caused by heart yin deficiency and heat.

What is the usage and dosage of Radix Rehmanniae?

The main effects and functions of Shengdi Ophiopogon japonicus are nourishing yin, promoting body fluid, moistening the lungs and clearing the heart. It can be used to cool the blood heat of heart fire, drain the damp heat of spleen earth, stop nosebleed heat, etc. It is an important medicine for cooling blood and clearing heat, nourishing yin and kidney, and promoting body fluid and quenching thirst. However, as traditional Chinese medicines, Shengdi and Ophiopogon japonicus also have regulated usage and dosage. Everyone must remember to follow their usage and dosage when consuming them and not abuse them at will.

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Radix Rehmanniae and Radix Ophiopogonis are generally used for internal administration. The oral usage is in the form of decoction or made into dishes and used as soup; in addition, it can also be taken in the form of pills or powder. The soup made from it can be consumed by the general population and has good edible effects on the human body. The dosage of raw rehmannia and ophiopogon is generally between 6-12 grams. Be careful not to abuse it in excessive quantities, otherwise it may cause unnecessary adverse reactions or even endanger your health.

Raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus have a series of good edible benefits for the human body. They contain β-sitosterol, amino acids, a large amount of glucose and glucoside, which can improve the body's immune function, have inhibitory effects on many kinds of bacteria, enhance the function of the pituitary adrenal cortex system, improve the body's adaptability, have anti-arrhythmic and peripheral vascular dilation effects, can improve hypoxia tolerance, and have a blood sugar lowering effect. But even so, raw Rehmannia and Ophiopogon japonicus are still not suitable for long-term consumption. Please note that any food should be consumed in moderation, and Rehmannia glutinosa and Ophiopogon japonicus are no exception.