What Chinese medicine delays aging?

Since ancient times, some Chinese medicines have been used as both medicinal materials and tonics. Therefore, people attach great importance to traditional Chinese medicine, and it has even gone abroad. Therefore, today we will take a look at the anti-aging effects of traditional Chinese medicine. And which Chinese medicines can delay aging and keep you youthful forever? Friends who are interested may wish to read it carefully together.

Royal jelly is a treasure among bee products. It is rich in nutrients that can promote protein synthesis, promote cell growth, enhance the body's metabolism, and enhance tissue regeneration ability. At the same time, because it is rich in superoxide dismutase and vitamins C and E, it is a rare anti-aging medicine.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family and its name does not appear in ancient herbal books. Experts have found that many of its ingredients have the same structure as some ginsenosides. In recent years, it has been found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-cancer, and endocrine regulating functions. It can improve the body's resilience and immunity, lower cholesterol and transaminase, prevent tumors, inhibit ulcers, relieve tension, and provide sedation and analgesia.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Astragalus membranaceus is the foundation of acquired constitution. Li Gao, a representative of the spleen and stomach school, believed that astragalus "replenishes vital energy and nourishes the three burners". Huang Gongxiu of the Qing Dynasty called astragalus "the best of all qi-replenishing medicines". Modern research has found that astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also slow down the process of cell aging.

Ginseng "Shennong's Herbal Classic" believes that ginseng can "replenish the five internal organs, calm the spirit, stabilize the soul, stop panic, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, open up the heart and improve intelligence. Long-term consumption will make the body lighter and prolong life." Modern research has found that it also has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, liver protection, cardiovascular function regulation, and hematopoietic system stimulation effects. Experts conducted anti-aging research using ginseng fruit saponins on people over the age of 50 and confirmed that ginseng fruit saponins have the effect of "rejuvenation".

The "Shennong Bencaojing" says that wolfberry "can strengthen muscles and bones, make the body light and prevent aging, and be resistant to cold and heat if taken for a long time." "Bencao Huiyan" praises it as "it can replenish qi, supplement blood, generate yang and grow yin." Lycium barbarum has an "adaptogenic" effect similar to ginseng, and can resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, promote liver cell regeneration, etc. Taking it can strengthen the body and delay aging.

The Song Dynasty's "Kaibao Materia Medica" calls Polygonum multiflorum "long-term consumption can strengthen muscles and bones, improve essence and marrow, and prolong life." Modern research has found that Polygonum multiflorum can promote the growth of nerve cells and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on neurasthenia and other nervous system diseases. It can also regulate serum cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and enhance the ability of liver cells to convert and metabolize cholesterol. Polygonum multiflorum also has good antioxidant effects.

According to the Shennong's Herbal Classic, Ganoderma lucidum can "replenish liver qi and calm the soul", and "if eaten for a long time, it can make the body light and prevent aging, and prolong life like an immortal." Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum has a regulatory effect on the nervous system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system. It has functions such as immune regulation, free radical scavenging, and balanced metabolism, which directly affect the aging process of the human body.

Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, said in his book "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ginseng is the best for replenishing qi, and Panax notoginseng is the best for replenishing blood. They have the same taste and the same effect." He called Panax notoginseng "the most precious Chinese medicine." Modern research has found that the chemical composition, pharmacological effects and clinical applications of Panax notoginseng are similar to those of ginseng. Its total ginsenoside content exceeds that of ginseng. Panax notoginseng can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase cardiac output, slow heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and capillary permeability, and has obvious advantages over ginseng in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

There is no record of Rhodiola rosea in ancient herbal books. It is a new anti-aging product discovered in modern times. It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, clearing away heat, detoxifying, stopping bleeding, calming the mind and improving intelligence. Modern pharmacological and clinical studies have found that Rhodiola has a tonic effect similar to ginseng. It can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation, and viruses, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve work efficiency, and delay the aging of the body.

That’s all for today’s introduction to the role of traditional Chinese medicine in delaying aging and which traditional Chinese medicines can delay aging. Friends who are interested may wish to consult professionals on their own. At the same time, we also hope that everyone will pay attention to authenticity when choosing Chinese medicine. Of course, you should also choose Chinese medicine according to your physical condition, and don't be careless or follow the crowd.