Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica records that Dendrobium candidum "has a thick stomach for a long time, but it is light for a long time", while the Classic of Materia Medica calls Dendrobium candidum "nourishing the stomach and benefiting the body fluid, which is the most wonderful product".
It is also considered that Dendrobium candidum is the best choice for nourishing the spleen and stomach of the elderly with spleen and stomach weakness and insufficient gastric juice, but it is not suitable for supplementing things that are too cold.
First, Dendrobium health-"history everyone" is eating.
Throughout the ages, Dendrobium candidum is not only a good tonic in the court, but also used by many celebrities and scholars as their own health secret recipe.
Sun Simiao, the way to preserve one's health.
Sun Simiao, the king of medicine, has a special liking for Dendrobium candidum, and has saved his dying life with Dendrobium candidum, which has been effective repeatedly. Dendrobium candidum, as a life-prolonging herb, can not only prolong the life of Sun Simiao, the drug king, but also save the lives of thousands of people, so it is called "the drug king of plants".
Emperor Qianlong's secret recipe for longevity
Emperor Qianlong was nourished by Dendrobium all the year round at the age of 89. At the 80th birthday party, more than 2,000 centenarians were treated with Dendrobium stew, hoping that they would live a long life.
Wu Zetian keeps the secret of youth.
Wu Zetian used the secret recipe of Dendrobium candidum, saffron and ganoderma lucidum for 50 years, 9 1 year. Experts call the secret recipe of Dendrobium candidum the first side of ancient beauty care.
Han Yu's life-saving grass
According to historical records, when Han Yu was demoted to Chaozhou, he was deficient in heat due to acclimatization and recovered after taking Dendrobium candidum. His daughter didn't eat this recipe, so she died tragically. Dendrobium candidum has become a lifeline for Han Yu.
Li Hongzhang presented a gift to Britain.
When Li Hongzhang went to England, he gave Queen Elizabeth the royal medicinal materials such as Dendrobium, Colla Corii Asini and Ganoderma lucidum presented by Empress Dowager Cixi, which was well received. Since then, Dendrobium candidum has become a luxury of the British royal family.
Master Mei Lanfang's Health Secret
The secret of Master Mei Lanfang's throat protection is actually a cup of Dendrobium water every day, and Dendrobium water is used instead of tea all the year round to clear the throat and protect the throat.
A careful study of history shows that Dendrobium does have its magic.
Many people are curious about what Dendrobium supplements, so that celebrities in ancient and modern times use it as a secret recipe. This can be said from the medicinal properties of Dendrobium itself.
Second, the nine miraculous effects of Dendrobium candidum are attributed to nourishing yin.
Dendrobium candidum is sweet and slightly cold. Produce fluid and nourish stomach, nourish yin and clear heat, moisten lung and kidney, improve eyesight and strengthen waist. The application of Dendrobium candidum in pharmacology has nine miraculous effects.
1, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production
According to China Pharmacy Dictionary, Dendrobium candidum is good at nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, and treating yin deficiency and body fluid deficiency.
2. Nourishing yin and nourishing blood
According to the theory of medicinal properties in Qing dynasty, Dendrobium candidum can tonify kidney, accumulate essence, nourish stomach yin and benefit qi. It is rich in polysaccharide and has the function of enhancing immune function.
3, tonify the spleen and stomach
It is recorded in Shennong's "Herbal Classics and Herbal Rejuvenation", which is called "gastrointestinal medicine". Modern medical experiments have confirmed that Dendrobium candidum has a good inhibitory effect on Helicobacter pylori, a common pathogen in spleen and stomach diseases, and is helpful to treat atrophic gastritis and other related stomach diseases.
4. Protect liver and gallbladder
Physicians in past dynasties believed that Dendrobium candidum has the function of nourishing liver yin and can be used to treat hepatobiliary diseases such as hepatitis, cholecystitis and cholelithiasis.
5, strong gluten and fat reduction
Dendrobium candidum can nourish vulva and lubricate joints, thus achieving the effects of strengthening tendons and bones, smoothing joints and enhancing anti-rheumatism.
6, lower blood sugar
Dendrobium candidum has the function of nourishing yin, clearing heat and moistening dryness, and has been a specific medicine for treating diabetes since ancient times. Clinical research shows that Dendrobium candidum can not only enhance insulin activity, but also significantly reduce blood sugar level and restore blood sugar to normal.
7. Inhibit tumor
Dendrobium candidum has a killing effect on some cells of malignant tumors such as lung cancer and ovarian cancer, and has strong anti-tumor activity. Clinical application in adjuvant treatment of malignant tumor can improve the symptoms of tumor patients, reduce the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and prolong the survival time.
8. Bright eyes
Dendrobium candidum has the function of nourishing yin and nourishing eyes, which has been regarded as a good eye care product by doctors in past dynasties. Modern pharmacological studies have confirmed that Dendrobium candidum has obvious effects on preventing and treating senile cataract and protecting children's eyesight.
9. Nourish the skin
After the human body enters middle age, the vaginal fluid in the body is decreasing day by day, which accelerates the skin aging and makes the skin black or wrinkled. Dendrobium candidum contains mucus, which has nourishing and nourishing effects on human skin.
Dendrobium candidum has a remarkable effect, but some wild Dendrobium candidum have been fired at high prices because it is hard to find. From a few hundred to a kilo, the price is as high as that of saffron, tiger bone, velvet antler and cordyceps sinensis, which really makes the people lament that it can't be made up!
In fact, to sum up the nine miraculous effects of Dendrobium candidum, the most important thing is "nourishing yin". Nourishing yin in winter drives away all diseases.
In addition to Dendrobium candidum, in daily life, there are many cheap medicinal materials that also have the effect of nourishing yin. Not only has obvious curative effect, but also the price is very close to the people, so it can be used as a regular tonic in winter.
Third, regardless of the price, recommend four nourishing ingredients.
Water is the source of Yin Qi. Therefore, it is advisable to drink more warm water in winter, while nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Yin-nourishing ingredients are taken with soup, boiled and supplemented in winter, and the effect of moistening dryness and nourishing yin is obvious.
Dendrobium is hard to find, and there are always four nourishing ingredients at home to replace Dendrobium, which also has a substitution effect.
1, Polygonatum odoratum: sweet in taste, flat in nature, nourishing yin and moistening lung, benefiting kidney and promoting fluid production. Polygonatum odoratum also has a strong effect, but the intensity is moderate, so it should be taken for a long time, which can eliminate fatigue, strengthen the body and resist aging.
2, asparagus: sweet, bitter, cold, clearing lung and reducing fire, nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Asparagus is effective when used alone. Asparagus ointment is made from fresh asparagus juice. Take a spoonful each time, warm the wine on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, and take it for a long time to benefit qi and prolong life.
3, American ginseng: American ginseng is sweet, slightly bitter, cool, heart, lung, kidney meridian, the function is to replenish qi and nourish yin, clear fire and produce fluid. American ginseng is cool and nourishing. Anyone who wants to use ginseng but can't stand its temperature can use it, especially in autumn, and it is best to take American ginseng.
4. Adenophora adenophora: Adenophora adenophora is divided into north and south, both of which have the same function of clearing lung and stomach, and are often used for nourishing and health care. When in use, it is generally decocted in water, and the dosage is 10 ~ 15g each time.