What are the medicinal effects of Rhodiola rosea?

As people in modern society pay more and more attention to their health, many friends have realized that the body is the capital of revolution. Only by taking better care of their physical constitution can they achieve long-term happiness in work and family life. Therefore, many friends will eat some Rhodiola rosea in their diet to achieve the effect of health preservation. So what are the medicinal effects of Rhodiola rosea? In the following time, please discuss with me.

The efficacy and function of Rhodiola rosea

Sweet, bitter, neutral. It enters the lung and heart meridians. Invigorate Qi and activate blood circulation, unclog meridians and relieve asthma. Used for qi deficiency and blood stasis, chest pain, heart pain, hemiplegia due to stroke, fatigue and asthma.

1. Anti-hypoxia, anti-fatigue, and enhance endurance

It can quickly increase the ability of hemoglobin to bind oxygen, improve blood oxygen saturation, reduce the body's oxygen consumption, increase exercise endurance, and recover from fatigue after exercise. Rhodiola rosea has always been a sports specialty product that can enhance or maintain athletes' endurance during competition or training.

2. Antibacterial

Rhodiola rosea contains a large amount of scopolamine, kaempferol and other antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients; it also contains the highest amount of tannins and has astringent properties. It plays a protective role on the mucous membrane surface, preventing excessive secretion and stopping excessive bleeding. It is effective for cough and sputum caused by lung inflammation and increased leucorrhea in women.

3. Anti-oxidation, anti-diabetes, anti-pneumonia and anti-asthma

Studies have shown that oxidation plays a very important role in the development of many diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration and rheumatoid arthritis. In traditional medicine, Rhodiola rosea is also used to treat diabetes. The experiment used mice as subjects to test the effects of Rhodiola rosea on controlling blood sugar index, enzymes and some antioxidant activities in type 2 diabetes.

4. Anti-cancer

Some reports indicate that Rhodiola rosea has anti-cancer and anti-mutation capabilities. Its anti-cancer mechanism lies in controlling the cell growth cycle and causing cell apoptosis. A 2006 study showed that Rhodiola rosea could inhibit the division process of HL-60 blood cancer cells and reduce their chances of survival. In addition, Rhodiola rosea can directly inhibit the growth and spread of lung cancer cells.

Through the above discussion, our friends have gained a deeper understanding and more proficient mastery of the medicinal effects of Rhodiola rosea. Of course, I would like to remind everyone that although Rhodiola rosea, as a precious medicinal material, has many benefits for our body, we must also understand some of the Chinese medicines that are incompatible with it, so as to avoid their simultaneous appearance.