What are the medicinal values ​​of Polygonatum odoratum?

Perhaps most people will take Western medicine to treat their illnesses in this life, and often ignore the key and importance of TCM. TCM has a history of about 5,000 years in our country, and can eradicate various diseases. In addition to the good effects of acupuncture, acupressure, and massage, the effect of Chinese medicine is also very good. Polygonatum is the most effective one among most Chinese medicines. The ingredients of Polygonatum are rich and extensive, and can play a considerable effect on various diseases.

Polygonatum:

It is also known as tiger ginger, chicken head ginseng and yellow vine essence, and is also called whorled polygonatum. It grows on shady slopes, stone walls, weeds and under trees. Polygonatum sibiricum can be divided into

There are three types of polygonatum: ginger-shaped polygonatum, chicken-head polygonatum and large polygonatum.

The original plant of ginger-shaped polygonatum is polygonatum sibiricum, the original plant of chicken-head polygonatum is polygonatum sibiricum, and the original plant of large polygonatum (also known as disc-shaped polygonatum) is polygonatum yunnanensis.

Among the three, ginger-shaped Polygonatum has the best quality. The medicinal properties of Polygonatum sibiricum are mild and moist, sweet and light in taste, non-toxic and insecticidal. Its functions are to tonify the middle and replenish qi, stabilize the liver and gallbladder, moisten the heart and lungs, benefit the spleen and stomach, raise the clear qi, lower the turbid qi, replenish the essence, strengthen the muscles and bones, reduce rheumatism, reduce the three kinds of fire, and can also moisten the stool, promote urination, and make people's eyes and ears sharp.

The Compendium of Materia Medica states: "No matter how much you take (Huangjing), if you take it every day, you will get rid of old age and return to youth." The Qing Dynasty edition of Thai

"Shan County Chronicles" quoted Tao Hongjing's words and called it "the food left by the immortals." The method of eating this product is unique. Boil it in a clay pot, dry it half-dry, and then cover it with sugar. It can be eaten after two days.

It can be dried and ground into powder and eaten as a paste. Dried rhizomes. According to the differences in the properties of the original plants and medicinal materials,

Polygonatum sibiricum is mainly produced in Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi and other provinces. Polygonatum cyrtonema is mainly produced in Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan, Anhui, Zhejiang and other provinces. Yunnan Polygonatum is mainly produced in Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces.

Nature and taste: sweet, flat, non-toxic.

Ingredients: The root of the Northeast Polygonatum contains niacin, mucus, quinones, starch and sugars. Polygonatum sibiricum contains cardiac glycosides.

Pharmacology:

1. Inhibit urine sugar and blood sugar (it has a significant reducing effect on hyperglycemia caused by epinephrine hydrochloride).

2. Lower blood pressure.

3. Can inhibit skin fungi.

4. Nourish and strengthen.

Food effects: Suitable for weakness after illness, anemia, neurasthenia, hypertension, and diabetes. It is also suitable for skin diseases. Hypertension, neurasthenia, dizziness and insomnia: The rhizome of Polygonatum sibiricum is used as medicine.

It has the functions of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs and benefiting the kidneys. It is used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, fatigue, dry mouth and poor appetite, lung deficiency and dry cough, lack of essence and blood, internal heat and thirst.

It has the functions of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs and benefiting the kidneys. It is used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, fatigue, dry mouth and poor appetite, lung deficiency and dry cough, lack of essence and blood, internal heat and thirst.

The medicinal value and prescription of Polygonatum sibiricum

It is generally used as a tonic medicine to replenish the middle and benefit the Qi, calm the five internal organs, benefit the spleen and stomach, moisten the heart and lungs, and strengthen the tendons and bones. It is said that long-term use can make the body lighter and prolong life.

Zhang Changhua of the Western Jin Dynasty recorded in his "Bowuzhi": "The Yellow Emperor asked Tianlao: Is there anything created by heaven and earth that can make people immortal if eaten? Tianlao said: The grass of the sun is called Huangjing, and eating it can make people immortal."

"Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "Huangjing replenishes all deficiencies, replenishes the essence, and nourishes qi and blood." The "Shenxian Zhicao Jing" says that Polygonatum has the function of "relaxing the stomach and replenishing Qi, harmonizing the five internal organs, filling the muscles, strengthening the bone marrow, doubling the strength, keeping one young for many years, having a bright complexion, turning white hair black, and regenerating fallen teeth."

The medicinal value of Polygonatum sibiricum is extensive. It has good effects on strengthening the spleen and appetite, strengthening the body and bones. This medicine is suitable for patients with weak constitution, hypertension, and diabetes. In addition, Polygonatum sibiricum has the effect of enhancing immunity and inhibiting fungi. It has the effect of killing bacteria, relieving pain and reducing inflammation for skin diseases, eczema, rash, and urticaria. Although Polygonatum sibiricum is necessary, it cannot be used indiscriminately. You must choose the right medicine for the right condition.