What are the effects of rush and ophiopogon

Rush and Ophiopogon japonicus are two Chinese medicinal materials. The effects of these two Chinese medicinal materials are very significant. They can better nourish the gastrointestinal tract. Especially for patients who already have gastrointestinal diseases, they need to pay more attention. Even when you often have insomnia symptoms, you should take rush and Ophiopogon japonicus for treatment. Long-term use can effectively improve insomnia.

"Medical Records of Chinese and Western Medicine" says that it "can enter the stomach to nourish the gastric juice, stimulate appetite, and can also enter the spleen to help the spleen disperse essence to the lungs, calm asthma and cough." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Ophiopogon japonicus is sweet and slightly bitter, slightly cold in nature, and enters the stomach, lung, and heart meridians. It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, benefiting the stomach and producing fluid, clearing the heart and relieving restlessness. It is used for symptoms such as dry cough due to lung dryness, tuberculosis due to yin deficiency, sore throat, thirst due to loss of fluid, internal heat and thirst, restlessness and insomnia, dry intestines and constipation.

Modern pharmacological research also shows that Ophiopogon japonicus mainly contains spatholobiside, steroidal saponins, bioalkali, sitosterol, glucose, amino acids, vitamins, etc., which have the effects of resisting fatigue, scavenging free radicals, enhancing cellular immune function and lowering blood sugar. In addition, Ophiopogon japonicus has sedative, hypnotic, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-arrhythmia, anti-tumor and other effects, especially it has many effects on improving the health of the elderly.

In addition, Ophiopogon japonicus can promote the recovery of pancreatic cell function, increase liver glycogen, and lower blood sugar. It is a commonly used item in prescriptions for diabetics. Ophiopogon japonicus can be used as tea. Take an appropriate amount of Ophiopogon japonicus, soak it in boiling water, and take it several times a day. It can effectively relieve the symptoms of dry mouth. Some diabetic patients suffer from deficiency of both Qi and Yin, so when drinking Ophiopogon japonicus water, they can add a little Codonopsis pilosula to it, which can better play a role in replenishing Qi.

Ophiopogon japonicus should not be taken for a long time, especially without the guidance of a doctor, otherwise it may cause phlegm and dampness, which will be counterproductive. In addition, Ophiopogon japonicus is not suitable for everyone. People with weak spleen and stomach, or colds, should not eat Ophiopogon japonicus casually, otherwise it will aggravate their condition.

Greenery

Ophiopogon japonicus also has a high greening value. It has many excellent traits such as evergreen, shade-tolerant, cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and disease- and pest-resistant. It has broad application prospects in landscaping. Silver-edged Ophiopogon japonicus, Golden-edged Broad-leaved Ophiopogon japonicus, Black Ophiopogon japonicus, etc. have excellent ornamental value. They can be used for outdoor greening, and they are also rare indoor potted ornamental plants. They have great potential for development and utilization. Many ornamental Ophiopogon japonicus varieties have been developed abroad.

economy

Ophiopogon japonicus has become an efficient economic crop grown by farmers because its tubers are precious Chinese herbal medicine. It is also a commonly used Chinese medicinal material in China, widely used in clinical Chinese medicine, and is the raw material for many Chinese patent medicines and health foods.