What are the effects and functions of drinking Pueraria root soaked in water?

Pueraria root is a relatively common Chinese medicine. This Chinese medicine is widely distributed in my country, mainly in Liaoning, Shandong, Zhejiang and Fujian. This Chinese medicine has a wide range of uses. It has the effect of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. It can also relieve muscles and reduce fever. For example, when there is back pain or yin deficiency, this Chinese medicine has a good therapeutic effect. You can usually use Pueraria root to soak in water and drink it, which has the following benefits to your health.

First, the effect of drinking Pueraria root soaked in water

1. Lower blood pressure: Pueraria root is a very good anti-hypertensive medicinal material. After entering the body, it can effectively block vascular tension, especially it can effectively reverse myocardial hypertrophy caused by hypertension.

2. Prevention and treatment of cancer: The total flavonoids contained in Pueraria root can significantly increase the activity of NK cells in the body, block the possibility of cell canceration, and effectively inhibit the effects of gastric cancer and lung cancer.

3. Protect blood vessels: The puerarin and total flavonoids contained in Pueraria root can effectively dilate coronary blood vessels after entering the body, increase blood flow, and reduce the resistance of blood circulation in blood vessels.

4. Protect the heart: The various substances contained in Pueraria root have a good effect in combating arrhythmias caused by aconite, etc. In addition, it can also effectively shorten the duration of arrhythmias induced by adrenaline.

5. Breast enhancement and beauty: Pueraria root is the plant with the richest estrogen found in the world, so after taking it, it has a good effect on beauty and breast enhancement for women.

6. Antispasmodic effect: Drinking Pueraria root soaked in water can significantly contract the smooth muscles in the body, which means it has a good therapeutic effect on various spasms. At the same time, it is also one of its effects to effectively relieve some diseases related to muscle tension.

Second, how to drink Pueraria root soaked in water

[Preparation] Wash and cut the Pueraria root into thin slices, 30 grams per day, add to boiling water and cook, then drink it as tea. You can also add some tea leaves or sugar while drinking.

[Effects] It can reduce fever and relieve rash, act as a diuretic and relieve alcohol, lower blood pressure and lipids, promote salivation and quench thirst, and has obvious effects on lowering "three highs", coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, neuralgia, etc.

Third, the taboos of drinking Pueraria root soaked in water

1. Pregnant women should take it with caution: The estrogen in the body of pregnant women is very unbalanced, and Pueraria contains estrogen-like ingredients. Taking it at this time may make the originally unbalanced estrogen become even more disordered, and may also have a certain impact on the development of the fetus.

2. Be careful to take it in moderation: Excessive intake of Pueraria root may cause excessive estrogen in the body, resulting in dark spots on the face, irregular menstruation, and even uterine cancer, breast cancer, and myocardial infarction.

3. Do not take it on an empty stomach: Pueraria root has a good nourishing effect and can regulate the body's endocrine system, so it works best at night. However, because Pueraria root is cool in nature, taking it on an empty stomach can easily cause damage to the spleen and stomach.

4. Special groups should take it with caution: The most common effect of Pueraria root is to relieve exterior symptoms, but not everyone can take it. Some patients with hypoglycemia, pregnant women and people with weak stomachs should not take Pueraria root to avoid affecting their health.