What are the effects and functions of Ophiopogon japonicus?

Orobanche is often used in medicine and is very beneficial for strengthening the body. Orobanche is also known as Cistanche deserticola and is used by many people in life to treat diarrhea, enteritis, etc. Soaking Broomrape in wine is also a favorite of many health-conscious people. It is simple to make and has powerful effects. It can nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, strengthen muscles and bones, and has a good effect on treating back and leg pain and the digestive system. It is a common health-care wine in life.

The Records says : The plant grows on rocks in the southern part of the mountain, like lotus roots. When it first grows, it is dug up and dried in the shade.

Baosheng said : Yuanzhou, Qinzhou, Weizhou and Lingzhou all have it. The seedlings sprout in late spring and are harvested in mid-April. They are about five or six inches to one foot long, with round purple stems. They are flattened and dried in the sun.

Ode : The root of Cistanche deserticola is very similar to Cistanche deserticola. The flowers are scraped off and flattened to replace the flesh, but the effect is very inferior. That is Liedang.

Effects on the digestive system

(1) Promoting defecation: All groups of Ophiopogon japonicus can significantly shorten the defecation time of mice and have the effect of promoting defecation. The experiment also observed the morphology of feces. Most of the feces in each group were normal or slightly larger, and some mice (5%) had loose watery stools.

Pharmacological effects of processed products

The Ophiopogon japonicus prepared by different processing methods (the processing methods are shown in Chemical Composition 2) was given to mice at a dose of 0.5 g/mouse for 10 days and compared with the synthesis rate of deoxyribonucleic acid in the liver and spleen of mice with yang deficiency (model prepared with hydrocortisone acetate). Results The DNA synthesis rate in the Yang deficiency group was reduced, while that in the drug treatment group was increased, with P values ​​of <0.05 and <0.01, respectively.

1. Radix Angelicae Pubescentis for treating kidney cold and low back pain

Five ounces of radix polygoni multiflori and two catties of white wine. Put it in a jar and simmer for thirty minutes. Take one cup every night after dinner.

2. When the Yang is treated, it is not popular

Take 2 jin of Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, pound and sift it, add 1 dou of wine, soak it overnight, then drink it at will.

3. Ophiopogon japonicus for treating enteritis

Take 1 liang of whole herb of Osmanthus fragrans, decoct in water for half an hour, and get 1000 ml of decoction. Use it for foot soaking for 10 minutes each time, once a day. More than 1,000 cases have been observed, and all showed varying degrees of efficacy.

4. Clear body weakness

6g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 12g of Cuscuta australis, and 12g of Dioscorea opposita. Decoction in water.

5. Treat kidney deficiency

Take 9g each of Yangzhu, Qianjing Liedang, Roufangrong and Lycium barbarum and decoct in water.

6. Treat pediatric developmental disorders

(Rickets) Soak in wine and steam once, or soak in salt water for 5-6 days and then steam. Take 4.5g each time, decocted in water.

7. Treat physical weakness and dry stool

9g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Hemp Seed. Decoction in water.

To treat habitual constipation in the elderly: 1 liang of Cistanche deserticola and 5 qian of hemp seeds. Decoction in water and take twice a day.

8. Treat indigestion and diarrhea in children

Boil 60g of Polygonum multiflorum in water and soak your feet in it.

9. Treat infertility and strengthen the heart

2 liang of Cistanche deserticola. One pound of white wine, soak and drink it.