What are the effects and side effects of Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum is a traditional Chinese medicine. We often see it in the traditional Chinese medicines we usually take. It is rich in vitamin A. It can not only improve the condition of weak constitution, but also is particularly beneficial for women. It can improve the skin and make the skin more lubricated. It is especially useful for women's beauty and skin care. So what are the effects and side effects of Polygonatum odoratum? Let’s learn more about it through the following introduction.

In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that Polygonatum odoratum is sweet and mild in nature, and has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, eliminating restlessness and quenching thirst. It is used to treat heat disease damaging yin, cough and thirst, consumptive fever, easy hunger due to food indigestion, frequent urination, etc. "Bencao Shiyi" records that it "can improve intelligence, regulate blood and qi, and make people strong." "Bencao Gangmu" records that it "eliminates depression, quenches thirst, moistens the heart and lungs, replenishes the five labors and seven injuries, treats deficiency, waist and leg pain, and treats natural heat and madness."

Every 100 grams of fresh Polygonatum odoratum contains: 1.5 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of crude fiber, 0.3 grams of niacin, as well as lily of the valley glycosides, lily of the valley bitter glycosides, kaempferol, quercetin, mucus, carbohydrates, and vitamins. Polygonatum odoratum is suitable for people with dry cough, sore throat, stomachache, dizziness, heart failure, deficiency heat and irritability, and three highs. It is especially suitable for people with weak constitution, reduced immunity, yin deficiency and dryness, loss of appetite, and obesity. Polygonatum odoratum also has certain beauty effects. The vitamin A contained in Polygonatum odoratum can improve dry, rough skin conditions, making it soft and smooth, and play a role in beauty and skin care.

Side effects of Polygonatum odoratum:

Polygonatum odoratum is sweet in taste, soft and moist in texture. It is a good medicine for nourishing yin and promoting body fluid, and no side effects have been found. Be careful when using Polygonatum odoratum. Although Polygonatum odoratum itself has no side effects, people with spleen deficiency and heavy dampness should not eat it. Those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should take it with caution, and those with internal phlegm and dampness should not take it. So as not to cause harm to your body.

Through the above introduction, we now know the effects and side effects of Polygonatum odoratum. It can be said that Polygonatum odoratum has no side effects. You just need to be careful when taking it. It cannot be taken in the following situations, mainly: people with dampness in the stomach, weak spleen, and those who are afraid of cold. Except for the above situations, it basically has no side effects on the human body.