The efficacy and function of octopus

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material - octopus.

【Other name】 Octopus

[Source] The long octopus Octopus variabilis (Sasaki); the short octopus Octopus ochellatus (smaller in size), belonging to the class Octopus and family Octopidae, phylum Mollusca, both of which are used as medicine as a whole without the internal organs .

【Habitat distribution】 Northeast China.

[Pharmacological Action] Octopus octopus contains cephalatoxin, which has strong effects on many physiological systems. It can reduce the heart beat amplitude of isolated perfused octopus and crab, and stop the heart beat in diastole; increase the contraction amplitude of the rabbit's duodenum and inhibit its breathing; and paralyze crustaceans. The extract of Octopus octopus has an inhibitory effect on mouse sarcoma 180.

【Functions and indications】Replenishing Qi and blood, relieving dysmenorrhea, and promoting lactation. Mainly used to treat insufficient milk.

【Usage and Dosage】 Decoction as soup.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Through the detailed introduction of octopus in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of octopus. The value of octopus can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of octopus.