Ten traditional Chinese medicines with the same source of food and medicine, anti-aging and anti fatigue, that's a great deal!

April 28, 2024

1、 Jujube

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Big jujube, also known as red jujube, is the mature fruit of the jujube tree, a deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rhamnaceae family. Jujube has a sweet taste, warm nature, and functions to nourish the middle and nourish qi, nourish blood and calm the mind, and alleviate medicinal properties. Jujube is good at treating deficiency of middle qi, weakness of the spleen and stomach, leading to fatigue, lack of appetite, and loose stools; Blood deficiency and yellowing, and women's irritability; Using it together with severe drugs can alleviate the drug's properties.
The use of jujube as medicine was first seen in the "Shennong Bencao Jing", which states that it "calms the mind, calms the stomach qi, unblocks the nine orifices, replenishes insufficient qi, and provides a hundred medicines. Long term use can lighten the body and prolong life.".
Modern scientific testing shows that the vitamin C content in fresh jujube is the highest among all fruits. Every 100g of jujube contains 3.3g of protein, 0.4g of fat, 72.8g of carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as carotene, niacin, vitamins B1, B2, C, P, etc. It has the effect of enhancing physical fitness and delaying aging.
Jujubes can help with dampness and heat generation, causing fullness in the abdomen. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid taking them when dampness is excessive, causing bloating, food accumulation, insect accumulation, pain from dental caries, phlegm heat, and coughing.

2、 Rehmannia glutinosa

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Rehmannia glutinosa is a fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa in the family Scrophulariaceae. Fresh Rehmannia is commonly referred to as "fresh Rehmannia", dried Rehmannia is commonly referred to as "raw Rehmannia", and processed Rehmannia is commonly referred to as "cooked Rehmannia". Rehmannia glutinosa has the functions of clearing heat, cooling blood, nourishing yin and generating fluids, and is suitable for thirst and excessive drinking.
Rehmannia glutinosa has the function of nourishing blood and yin, nourishing lean marrow, and is suitable for blood deficiency and yellowing, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, menstrual disorders, and metrorrhagia; Deficiency of kidney yin leads to hot flashes, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, and thirst quenching; Symptoms of deficiency in essence and blood include soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, dizziness, dizziness, tinnitus, and deafness.
The Shennong Materia Medica Classic lists Rehmannia glutinosa as a high-quality herb, which can be consumed for a long time, lightweight, and long-lasting. The Kaibao Materia Medica states that it nourishes insufficient internal injuries in the five organs, promotes blood circulation, and enhances qi and strength. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that Rehmannia glutinosa "turns white and prolongs life after prolonged use.". Modern Chinese medicine commonly uses Rehmannia glutinosa combined with formulas to treat menopausal syndrome, such as Liuwei Rehmannia Pills, Baihe Rehmannia Decoction, Rehmannia Decoction, etc. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, loose and soft stools cannot use Rehmannia glutinosa alone. People with excessive heat and dampness, chest tightness, and lack of appetite cannot use Rehmannia glutinosa alone.

3、 Huangjing

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Huangjing is the rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant Huangjing in the lily family. Huangjing has a mild nature and a sweet taste. It has the functions of nourishing qi, moistening the lungs, and strengthening muscles and bones. It is mainly used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, lung deficiency, cough, rheumatic pain, leprosy, and thirst.
Modern pharmacological experiments have shown that Huangjing can promote the formation of immunoglobulins, improve human immune function, and have anti fatigue and anti-aging effects.

4、 Astragalus membranaceus

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Huangqi, also known as Huangqi or Daigris, is the root of perennial herbaceous plants in the legume family, including Huangqi and Inner Mongolian Huangqi. Astragalus membranaceus is suitable for internal injuries caused by fatigue, deficiency of the five internal organs, old age and physical weakness, prolonged illness and weakness, palpitations and shortness of breath, self sweating and physical weakness, spleen and stomach weakness, skin swelling, ulcers and ulcers that do not produce muscle and close the mouth, loss of appetite, qi deficiency and swelling, sequelae of stroke, persistent thirst, and all symptoms of qi deficiency and blood deficiency.
Modern research suggests that Astragalus membranaceus mainly contains glycosides, polysaccharides, amino acids, and trace elements, which can enhance the body's immune function, diuresis, anti-aging, protect the liver, lower blood pressure, eliminate proteinuria in nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility, and have estrogenic like effects and a wide range of antibacterial effects. Among them, Astragalus membranaceus saponin A has the effect of lowering blood pressure and stabilizing the red blood cell membrane.
When using Astragalus membranaceus alone, it should be noted that Astragalus membranaceus tends to be warm. Prolonged use of Astragalus membranaceus alone can damage the Yin fluid. Therefore, for those with Yin deficiency constitution, thin pulse count, and redness of the tongue, they should be used in combination with nourishing Yin medicine.

5、 Goji berries

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Goji berries are small shrubs that grow on sunny slopes in the mountains and fields. Medicinally, its mature and dry fruits. Goji berry root bark, also known as ground bone bark, is a commonly used medicine.
Goji berries have a sweet taste, a mild nature, and belong to the liver, kidney, and lung meridians. Functionally nourishing the liver and kidneys, brightening the eyes, and moistening the lungs. Can be used for diseases such as deficiency of labor and essence, lower back and knee pain, dizziness and tinnitus, internal heat and thirst quenching, blood deficiency and yellowing, and unclear vision.
The Shennong Materia Medica Classic lists goji berries as the highest grade, stating that they "control the evil energy within the five internal organs, quench thirst in the heat, and cause numbness in the Zhou Dynasty. Long term consumption can strengthen muscles and bones, lighten the body, and prevent aging.". According to Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Goji berries have a sweet and flat taste. They replenish various deficiencies in essence and energy, make them easy to color, turn white, brighten the eyes and calm the mind, and promote longevity.".
Modern research has confirmed that goji berries are very rich in nutrients. Not only does it contain goji berry polysaccharides, proteins, free amino acids, taurine, etc., but it also contains a large amount of mineral elements. It has various effects such as regulating immunity, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, and anti fatigue, and is actually a good health medicine for people with weak constitution and poor resistance.

6、 Cistanche deserticola

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Cistanche deserticola, also known as Dayun, Shazhongxian, Dandayun, etc., belongs to the parasitic herbaceous plants of the Araceae family. The main functions of Cistanche deserticola include tonifying the kidney, assisting yang, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. It can be used to treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, weakness of muscles and bones, and constipation caused by yin deficiency and intestinal dryness. The Compendium of Materia Medica records: "Cistanche deserticola is an essential medicine for nourishing essence and blood. If taken for a long time, it will be plump, healthy, and lightweight, with the effect of nourishing the kidneys, liver, and essence and blood.".
Modern scientific research has shown that Cistanche deserticola mainly contains elements such as vitamins, enzymes, sugars and fats, trace alkaloids, and crystalline neutral substances, making it a good nourishing and strengthening medicine.

7、 Polygonum multiflorum

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Polygonum multiflorum is the dry root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum, a perennial herbaceous plant in the Polygonaceae family. Polygonum multiflorum is divided into two types: raw Polygonum multiflorum and processed Polygonum multiflorum. After digging the root tubers of the plant Polygonum multiflorum, wash and dry them. Mix and steam the raw Polygonum multiflorum with black fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold. Immerse all the black fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold in the raw Polygonum multiflorum. Take out the dried ones to make Polygonum multiflorum.
Made from Polygonum multiflorum is suitable for symptoms such as deficiency of meridian essence and blood, dizziness and dizziness, early whitening of beard and hair, soreness in the waist and legs, nocturnal emission, and collapse of vaginal discharge. Shengshouwu is suitable for treating symptoms such as carbuncle, swelling, malaria, scrofula, and intestinal dryness and constipation.
Modern medical research has confirmed that the main components of Polygonum multiflorum are anthraquinone compounds, phospholipids, crude fats, carbohydrates, as well as various vitamins and minerals. Polygonum multiflorum extract has the effect of delaying aging, prolonging cell life, enhancing the body's ability to repair damage, improving the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and reducing the content of peroxidized lipids in the blood.

8、 Deer antler

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Deer antler is the young, hairy antler on the head of male deer such as deer or red deer in the deer family, which has not yet been ossified. Deer antler has the effects of nourishing kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and strengthening essence and bone. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that deer antler says: "Generate essence and nourish marrow, nourish blood and yang, strengthen tendons and bones, treat all deficiency damage, deafness, dark vision, dizziness, and deficiency dysentery.".
Scientific researchers have determined various elements in deer antler through emission spectroscopy and volumetric analysis, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, selenium, copper, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, barium, strontium, chromium, zinc, carbon, hydrogen, etc. Some trace elements, such as zinc, iron, selenium, copper, cobalt, etc., participate in the formation and activation of enzymes, vitamins, and hormones in the body, playing an important role in material metabolism, growth, development, and reproduction.

9、 Ganoderma lucidum

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Ganoderma lucidum is known as "immortal grass" and "auspicious grass", and is known as a treasure that can be used for both food and medicine, prolonging life. Ganoderma lucidum is a general term for the fungi of the genus Ganoderma and the genus Ganoderma in the family of Basidiomycetes. It is an annual or perennial saprophytic fungus commonly used as its fruiting body. Ganoderma lucidum has a sweet taste and a warm nature. It has the effects of nourishing the heart and qi, calming the mind, tonifying the middle qi, strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening the stomach, and promoting blood circulation. It can prevent and treat various diseases and delay aging.
The Shennong Materia Medica Classic lists Ganoderma lucidum as the top grade, stating that it is beneficial for hearing loss, joint health, protecting the spirit, nourishing essence and qi, strengthening muscles and bones, and having a good color. After long-term consumption, it can help reduce body weight, maintain longevity, and prolong life. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that Ganoderma lucidum "benefits the color after long-term consumption, does not change in old age, does not make people hungry, has fewer bowel movements, and improves the eyesight and essence.".
Modern pharmacological research suggests that the main component of Ganoderma lucidum is Ganoderma polysaccharides, which can effectively regulate the internal environment of the human body, improve immune function, promote metabolism, purify blood, improve microcirculation, and comprehensively improve body function, thereby achieving the effect of enhancing physical fitness and delaying aging.

10、 Ginseng

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Ginseng also includes celebrity titles, divine herbs, and earth spirits. The root of ginseng, a plant of the Araliaceae family. Ginseng has a sweet and slightly bitter taste, a warm nature, and is beneficial to the spleen and lung meridians. It has the functions of tonifying vital energy, nourishing the spleen and benefiting the lungs, generating fluids and quenching thirst, calming the mind and increasing intelligence. Ginseng can be used to treat qi deficiency and the desire for detachment; Lack of temper; Deficiency of lung qi; Tianjin harms thirst and reduces thirst; Heart and kidney restlessness, insomnia and frequent dreams; Symptoms such as blood deficiency and impotence.
Ginseng is first recorded in the Shennong Materia Medica Classic. The Shennong Materia Medica Classic lists ginseng as a top-grade herb, which is said to "nourish the five internal organs, calm the mind, calm the soul, stop palpitations, eliminate evil energy, brighten the eyes, be happy, and enhance intelligence. Long term consumption can lighten the body and prolong life.".
The Annotations to the Compendium of Materia Medica, the Newly Revised Compendium of Materia Medica, and the Compendium of Materia Medica all carry human ginseng, which can "lighten the body and prolong life", clearly indicating that ginseng has the effect of tonifying deficiency and promoting longevity. Although ginseng should not be abused or used for a long time, it is not necessary for those with actual symptoms, heat symptoms, or deficiency of vital energy. There is also a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that "less ginseng is needed". Modern medicine has also proven that ginseng has the effect of promoting the secretion of gonadotropins, which can lead to precocious puberty in children.

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