1, nourishing liver
In daily life, if the body is deficient in liver and kidney, the main symptoms are dizziness, tinnitus, deafness and soreness of the waist and knees, then Ligustrum lucidum can be soaked in water for treatment. In addition to taking Ligustrum lucidum directly, it can also be used with other Chinese herbal medicines for treatment. If dizziness, tinnitus and deafness occur, Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can be decocted with Fructus Lycii, Flos Chrysanthemi, Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata and Rhizoma Gastrodiae.
2. Black hair
If there is yin deficiency of liver and kidney or deficiency of essence and blood in the body, then the circulation of the body will be affected, and it is easy to have premature gray hair.
Ligustrum lucidum has the function of tonifying kidney. Mixing Fructus Ligustri Lucidi with Radix Scrophulariae, Eclipta prostrata and Semen Sesami Niger has the effect of blackening hair.
3, eyesight improving effect
The function of the liver and kidney is also related to the eyes, and the weakness of the kidney and liver can lead to blurred vision and dizziness.
Ligustrum lucidum, chrysanthemum, medlar, rehmannia glutinosa and Astragalus complanatus are decocted and taken together, which has a good effect on nourishing kidney and liver and treating blurred vision.
4. Anti-fatigue
Modern medical research has found that Ligustrum lucidum contains a substance called salidroside, which has a very good anti-fatigue effect.
Ligustrum lucidum also contains malondialdehyde, a lipid peroxide, which can significantly inhibit the generation and formation of lipid peroxide in the brain of the elderly, improve the activity of the liver, and have certain anti-aging effects.
5, lowering blood sugar
Scientists have conducted experiments on mice, and found that after injection of Ligustrum lucidum liquid, the blood sugar of mice will be reduced to a certain extent, which has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on diabetes caused by alloxan, and also has a certain inhibitory effect on the blood sugar increase caused by adrenaline. Therefore, soaking Ligustrum lucidum in water often can reduce blood sugar and prevent diabetes.
6. Enhance immunity
Some substances contained in Ligustrum lucidum can improve the function of T lymphocytes in vivo, make these lymphocytes proliferate in large numbers, and have certain resistance to local pathogens. Enhance humoral immune function.
Ligustrum lucidum can enhance humoral immunity. Ligustrum lucidum decoction ig 12.5 ~ 25g/kg can increase the weight of thymus and spleen in rats for 7 days. Large dose can increase the weight of spleen in adult rats.
7. The taboo of soaking Ligustrum lucidum in water
First: patients with kidney deficiency should use it with caution.
The old Chinese doctor told us that although soaking Ligustrum lucidum in water has many benefits, it is easy to cause harm to the body if it is not taken carefully and scientifically. In general, Bian Xiao does not recommend taking it for patients with kidney-yang deficiency or spleen-stomach deficiency and cold.
It is recorded in the classics of traditional Chinese medicine that if Ligustrum lucidum is taken together with drugs to protect the spleen and stomach, it is easy to have stomach pain and diarrhea if you don't pay attention. Generally, soaking Ligustrum lucidum in water is not suitable for patients with stomach deficiency, cold diarrhea and yang deficiency.
Second: Ligustrum lucidum contains a small amount of toxicity.
Ligustrum lucidum is less toxic, but it doesn't mean it doesn't. Scientists have conducted clinical experiments and found that after taking Ligustrum lucidum, symptoms such as mild abdominal pain, loose bowels and dry mouth are prone to occur. If you stop taking Ligustrum lucidum, you can recover quickly.
Third: patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should take it in moderation.
In addition, Ligustrum lucidum has a certain laxative effect, because Ligustrum lucidum contains a small amount of fatty oil and mannitol, which can moisten the intestines well. Therefore, if patients have normal stools or some constipation, taking Ligustrum lucidum will not have any serious consequences, but if people have loose stools or a lot of times, they must pay attention to the dosage when taking Ligustrum lucidum everyday. If they take it in large quantities, it will easily lead to intestinal slippery.
Fourth: Women should pay special attention to taking Ligustrum lucidum.
Experts suggest that medication during pregnancy must be carried out under the advice of a professional doctor. In addition, female pregnancy is a special stage. It is best not to take Ligustrum lucidum at this time. If you want to take Ligustrum lucidum, it is best to consult a professional doctor, so as to better avoid the impact on the body and the fetus. If Ligustrum lucidum is used to treat the disease, but no obvious effect is seen after taking it for two weeks, it is best to go to a professional hospital for treatment to avoid serious consequences.