The efficacy and function of Artemisia argyi and Acorus calamus

Many people are not familiar with Artemisia argyi and Acorus calamus, but they play many roles in daily life. First of all, Artemisia argyi and Acorus calamus contain many nutrients such as Acorus spirulina, which cannot be replaced by other herbs. Secondly, mugwort and calamus have multiple functions such as regulating qi and activating blood circulation, treating joint pain, invigorating the spleen and stomach, treating spleen and stomach diseases and preventing diseases. Friends in need can learn more about the relevant knowledge.

1. Nutritional value of calamus

Acorus contains α-, β-asarone, cis-methyl isoeugenol, methyl eugenol, acorus enediol, acorus spirenone, acorus ketone, acorus spirone, acorus geranone, acorus ketone, and isocorus ketone.

2. The efficacy and function of calamus

Acorus calamus is pungent and slightly warm in nature, and enters the heart, liver, and spleen. It has many functions such as resolving phlegm, promoting blood circulation and regulating qi, dispersing wind and removing dampness, etc.

1. Regulate Qi and activate blood circulation, treat joint pain

Acorus calamus can regulate qi and activate blood circulation, dispel wind and dampness, and can be used to treat joint pain, rheumatism, bruises and other symptoms of swelling and pain, and has very significant therapeutic effects. In clinical medicine, fresh calamus, gardenia, ginger, etc. are often crushed and applied to the painful area, which has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain. If the medicine is crushed and an appropriate amount of white wine is added to it and fried in a pan before applying it to the painful area, the therapeutic effect will be better.

2. Invigorate the spleen and stomach, treat spleen and stomach diseases

Acorus calamus contains volatile oil, which can effectively promote the secretion of digestive juices and inhibit abnormal gastrointestinal fermentation. Therefore, it has the effect of invigorating the spleen and helping stomach digestion. It is very effective in treating dampness in the spleen and stomach.

3. Prevent diseases

The smell of calamus is fragrant, it can ward off filth and clear turbidity, and it has the effect of detoxifying and expelling evil spirits. In ancient my country, calamus was used as a common medicine by people to prevent diseases. The ancients had the custom of tying fresh calamus and fresh moxa leaves together and hanging them on doors and windows during the Dragon Boat Festival to prevent plague. Therefore, it is said that calamus has the effect of aromatic turbidity, detoxification and expelling evil spirits.