Codonopsis is the dried root of Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis pilosula or Codonopsis pilosula of the Campanulaceae family.
Winter is a good time to take tonic food. When it comes to taking tonic food, people often think of ginseng, deer antlers, cordyceps sinensis and the like. In fact, many affordable and widely available medicinal materials can also have a good nourishing effect, and Codonopsis pilosula is one of them.
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In life, Codonopsis pilosula has a high “appearance rate” and is often used to soak water, cook porridge, and make soup, but do you know its effects and contraindications?
【Clinical Application】
- Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency Syndrome Treats symptoms such as fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, vomiting and diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency. It is combined with Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos to replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. It is combined with Astragalus membranaceus and Gecko to replenish lung qi, stop cough and relieve asthma.
- Qi and Body Fluid Injury Syndrome Treats mild symptoms of Qi and Body Fluid Injury. It has a similar but weaker effect of replenishing qi and promoting fluid than ginseng. It is combined with Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis and other Yin-nourishing and fluid-promoting drugs.
- Qi and Blood Deficiency Syndrome Treats symptoms such as pale or sallow complexion, dizziness, palpitations, and physical weakness caused by Qi and Blood Deficiency. It is combined with Atractylodes macrocephala and Angelica sinensis to enhance its effect of replenishing qi and blood.
【Modern New Use】
This product is used in combination with roasted rhubarb and Chinese yam to treat chronic atrophic gastritis, with symptoms of stomach discomfort, fullness and pain, belching and loss of appetite, which are caused by spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, such as Yangwei Granules; it is used in combination with Astragalus, Psoralea corylifolia, Atractylodes macrocephala, and dried ginger to treat chronic colitis, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal dysfunction, with symptoms of irregular bowel movements, diarrhea at dawn, occasional mucus, abdominal distension and pain, stomach discomfort, and lower abdominal distension, which are caused by spleen and kidney yang deficiency, such as Changwei Ning Tablets.
【Dietary Therapeutic Soup】
There are many dietary therapeutic methods for Codonopsis pilosula, which can be eaten alone or in combination with other ingredients. If Codonopsis pilosula is combined with other Chinese medicines or foods to make medicinal diets, it is not only delicious, but also has medicinal effects, and can prevent and treat diseases, which is of great benefit to the body.
However, although the medicinal properties of Codonopsis pilosula are mild, the more you take it, the better it is. The longer you take it, the better it is. You can take it about 1-2 times a week in a fixed period of time, and the time can be controlled within 1-2 months. It cannot be taken for an unlimited long term.
If you are not sick and only take Codonopsis pilosula as a health product, the dosage is only 3-5 grams; healthy young and middle-aged people, children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women with excessive qi and blood should also take it with caution. It is forbidden for those with qi stagnation and liver fire.
In addition, when taking Codonopsis pilosula, you cannot take radish and tea at the same time.
