The efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine Codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis pilosula is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, which I believe everyone already knows. The value of Codonopsis pilosula has been discovered a long time ago, and it has also been used as a medicinal material for treating diseases. We can see Codonopsis pilosula in many prescriptions, but what is it mainly used to treat? Let’s take a look at the effects of Codonopsis pilosula.

Codonopsis pilosula is a traditional tonic medicine commonly used in China. In ancient times, the Codonopsis pilosula produced in Shangdang area of ​​Shanxi Province was considered the best quality. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs. Modern research shows that Codonopsis pilosula contains a variety of sugars, phenols, sterols, volatile oils, baicalin glucoside, saponins and trace alkaloids, which have the effects of enhancing immunity, dilating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, improving microcirculation, and enhancing hematopoietic function.

The main effect of Codonopsis pilosula is to replenish qi. It is most suitable for people who usually feel tired, weak and lack of energy. People with weak lung qi who have a deep voice, feel short of breath, and become breathless with the slightest activity. People who mainly suffer from spleen and stomach qi deficiency, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and loose stools should also use Codonopsis pilosula. Dang Shen is often used in combination with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and roasted licorice. This is the famous prescription Sijunzi Decoction for replenishing Qi and strengthening the spleen. For those with weak lung and spleen qi, it is advisable to use a combination of Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, tangerine peel, Angelica sinensis, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Bupleurum chinense, roasted licorice, ginger and jujube. This is the famous Buzhong Yiqi Decoction.

Codonopsis can replenish qi and nourish blood, which is one of its major characteristics. Therefore, people who suffer from both qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, pale complexion, dizziness, poor appetite, loose stools, and prone to colds should also take Codonopsis pilosula. Experiments have shown that Codonopsis pilosula can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, so it is very beneficial for patients with anemia to eat Codonopsis pilosula. Taking Codonopsis pilosula can also help restore the white blood cell count caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

After reading the above introduction, everyone will understand that the effect of Codonopsis pilosula is specifically used to replenish qi, which can improve spleen deficiency and make people's bodies stronger. Of course, in addition to using Codonopsis pilosula in qi-replenishing prescriptions, it can also be added to blood-nourishing prescriptions to play a better auxiliary role and help the body recover faster.