The nature, flavor and efficacy of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Pseudostellariae pseudoginseng can be said to be a common Chinese medicinal material, and perhaps it is not unfamiliar to everyone. This medicine is commonly used to treat insufficient qi and blood in the body, cold hands and feet, especially medicines similar to Ophiopogon japonicus. It may be unfamiliar to many friends who do not understand Chinese medicine, and have never heard of what kind of effect this type of medicinal material has. The following article will introduce it to you in detail.

Radix Pseudostellariae, also known as baby ginseng and children's ginseng, the nature, flavor, meridians and effects of Radix Pseudostellariae are briefly described as follows.

1. Nature, flavor and meridians of Radix Pseudostellariae

Radix Pseudostellariae is sweet in taste, warm in nature and non-toxic. It enters the heart, spleen and lung meridians.

2. The efficacy of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Prince ginseng is a tonic and qi-replenishing medicine. Prince ginseng nourishes the spleen and lungs, replenishes qi and produces body fluids. It is used to treat cough due to lung deficiency, poor appetite due to spleen deficiency, palpitations, restlessness, edema, thirst, and mental fatigue.

1. Used for poor appetite and fatigue caused by weak spleen and insufficient stomach yin. It can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach yin. It is often used together with yam, dendrobium, etc. However, its ability to nourish the spleen is not as good as that of Codonopsis pilosula.

2. Used for lung deficiency, dry cough, palpitations, insomnia, deficiency heat and excessive sweating due to qi deficiency and body fluid loss. It can replenish qi and produce body fluid. For treating cough due to qi deficiency and lung dryness, it is combined with Northern Adenophora Root and Ophiopogon japonicus. For treating palpitations, insomnia and excessive sweating due to qi and yin deficiency, it is combined with Ziziphus jujuba seed and Schisandra chinensis. However, its ability to replenish qi, benefit yin and promote body fluid is weaker than that of American ginseng.

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3. Usage and Dosage of Pseudostellariae Radix

For internal use: decoction, 10-30 grams.

Contraindications: Not suitable for patients with strong external pathogens.

4. The compatibility of Radix Pseudostellariae

1. Combined with Ophiopogon japonicus, it nourishes the lungs, moistens the lungs and nourishes yin. It is most suitable for treating lung deficiency cough caused by lung yin deficiency.

2. When combined with Astragalus, the tonic effect is greatly enhanced, and it is often used to treat fatigue and weakness.

3. Combined with Atractylodes macrocephala, it can nourish the spleen and lungs. It can also treat asthenia, fatigue and weakness.

From the above article, we have learned about the nature and flavor of Pseudostellaria baicalensis. First of all, the editor here recommends to all friends that Pseudostellaria baicalensis is a common medicine. As long as we use it reasonably, we can achieve the ideal effect. At the same time, the mild nature and flavor of Pseudostellaria baicalensis can help us regulate kidney health.