What are the effects and functions of Mingdangshen

Ming Codonopsis pilosula is sweet and slightly cold, and has a good effect of moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, nourishing yin and harmonizing the stomach. Ming Codonopsis pilosula is now often used to treat lung heat cough, vomiting and nausea, and is also used to treat wood dizziness problems in the body. However, although it has these medicinal values, it is not suitable for everyone to use. For example, it must not be used by pregnant women because it can easily cause miscarriage.

Introduction to Codonopsis pilosula

[Properties] This product is in the shape of a slender cylinder, long spindle or irregular strips, 6 to 20 cm long and 0.5 to 2 cm in diameter. The surface is yellowish white or light brown, smooth or with longitudinal grooves and root marks, and some have reddish brown spots. It is hard and brittle, with a horny cross section. The cortex is thin and yellowish white. Some are easily separated from the wood, which is off-white. Slight odor, light taste.

[Nature and flavor and meridians] Sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold. It enters the lung, spleen and liver meridians.

[Functions and indications] Moistens the lungs and resolves phlegm, nourishes yin and harmonizes the stomach, soothes the liver, and detoxifies. It is used for cough due to lung heat, vomiting and nausea, loss of appetite and dry mouth, red eyes and dizziness, carbuncles and ulcers.

[Storage] Place in a ventilated and dry place to prevent moisture and moth.

The efficacy and function of Codonopsis pilosula

Moistens the lungs and resolves phlegm; nourishes yin and harmonizes the stomach; detoxifies

Usage and Dosage of Codonopsis pilosula

For internal use: decoct in water, 6-12g; or boil into paste.

Taboos of Codonopsis pilosula

1. People with Qi deficiency, loose sperm gate and pregnant women should take it with caution.

2. "Bencao Congxin": It is forbidden to use in cases of spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea and nocturnal emission, because it descends and causes slippery orifices. Pregnant women should also avoid it.

3. "New References to Medicinal Herbs": It is not recommended for patients with yin deficiency, liver hyperactivity, internal heat and thirst.

4. "Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records": Do not use if you have cough due to exogenous factors and no sweating. 5. "Pharmacology": Taking large amounts may easily cause edema.

Further reading: Various theories on Ming Codonopsis

1. "Bencao Congxin": Wild ginseng has a descending nature and can regulate the lung meridian and make the clearing flow downward. Whenever there is a symptom of rising but not falling, it always works miraculously.

2. "Bencao Congxin": Nourishes the lung qi, unclogs and descends the lungs, replenishes qi and produces body fluid. It is used to treat cough, wheezing, phlegm and fire rising, long-term malaria, stranguria, dystocia, amenorrhea, diarrhea due to lung heat, and nausea and vomiting due to dryness and astringency.

3. "Bencao Qiuyuan": nourishes blood and produces body fluid, eliminates heat and detoxifies. Fried ginger juice can replenish qi, promote tissue regeneration, and relieve sores.

Through the detailed introduction above, everyone should have a more scientific understanding of the effects and contraindications of Codonopsis pilosula. Paying attention to the knowledge and understanding of these common sense can achieve better effects of nourishing blood, promoting body fluid, eliminating heat and detoxifying by exerting its medicinal value. No matter who you are, you should abide by the contraindications of using these drugs.