What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ophiopogon japonicus

People who have been drinking Chinese medicine for a long time know Ophiopogon japonicus. Ophiopogon japonicus has many functions and effects. It can not only maintain health and cure diseases, but also lose weight and anti-aging. Women can eat more of it. After drinking water soaked with Ophiopogon japonicus, the ingredients in it can effectively fight bacteria, enhance the body's immune function, dilate blood vessels, relieve angina pectoris, and are beneficial for people with heart disease. It can also promote the production of body fluids and quench thirst, and is very effective for dry mouth and excessive phlegm caused by fever. To a certain extent, it can also prevent winter constipation due to lack of water and prevent gastrointestinal diseases.

1. To treat summer sweating and collapse, use 10 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus and ginseng, 6 grams of Schisandra chinensis, decocted in water, 2 doses per day. It is effective for collapse due to sweating, palpitations, low blood pressure, excessive sweating, thirst, fatigue and weakness (Editor's note: this prescription was created by Li Gao, a famous doctor in the Jin Dynasty. The prescription is called "Shengmai San" and has been made into Shengmai oral liquid).

2. To treat intestinal constipation caused by dry intestines, take 15 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Scrophularia ningpoensis. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day. It has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, and is used for dry stools.

3. To treat angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease, take 45 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, add water and boil it into 30-40 ml, take it in divided doses for 3 to 18 months. It has a certain effect on relieving angina pectoris and chest tightness.

4. To treat chronic gastritis, take 9 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Astragalus membranaceus, and 10 grams each of Codonopsis pilosula, Polygonatum odoratum, and Polygonatum sibiricum. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day. It is effective for those with insufficient stomach yin.

5. To treat diabetes, use 30 grams of reed root, 15 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 12 grams of Anemarrhena asphodeloides. First boil over low heat for 30 minutes, filter out the decoction, add 500 ml of water to the residue, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, remove the residue and take the juice, mix the two decoctions and take one dose per day. It is used for diabetic patients with thirst, dry throat, polydipsia, restlessness, or low fever, red tongue, and thin and rapid pulse.

Although Ophiopogon japonicus is good for the body, it should be noted that not everyone can drink it. People with cold body or heavy moisture are advised not to drink it. In addition, you should also pay attention to some side effects. If you have a special physique, it may cause decreased appetite, dizziness, allergies, etc. Therefore, you must consume it reasonably and choose carefully according to your own situation.