When it comes to the efficacy and function of zedoary, we all know that it has high nutritional value, and different usage methods have different effects on human body, but it is not only efficacy and function, but also needs more in-depth research. The following is the efficacy and function of Chinese medicine zedoary.

Efficacy and function of Chinese medicine zedoary 1

Alias Wen 'e, Qiang Qi, Guang Shu, Black Heart River,.

The English name is zedoary.

It comes from the dried rhizome of turmeric. Zingiberaceae, Curcuma kwangsiensis with depressed metal in Guangxi, or Curcuma wenyujin with depressed metal.

Plant morphology perennial herbs. The root is slender, the end expands into a fleshy spindle-shaped root, and the cross section is yellow-green or nearly white. The main rhizomes are cylindrical, the lateral rhizomes are fingerlike, and the rhizomes are light blue, light green, yellow-green to yellow. Leaves erect, 4 ~ 7, 2 rows of leaves; Leaf blade oblong-elliptic or oblong-lanceolate, apex acuminate, base acuminate, sparsely pubescent below, purple stripes on upper leaves reaching the base along both sides of midvein, midvein green. Spikes are extracted from rhizomes, cylindrical and have more than 20 bracts; Corolla lobes red; The staminode is smaller than the lip, and the lip is yellow and obovate. capsule

Distribution of origin is born on hillsides, near villages or semi-humid places under forests, and it is also cultivated. Distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan Province, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

Harvesting and processing withered stems and leaves in winter, digging, cleaning, steaming or boiling until they penetrate through the heart, drying in the sun or at low temperature, and removing fibrous roots and impurities.

Characteristics of Curcuma zedoary: oval, oblong, conical or fusiform, with a blunt top. The surface is grayish yellow to grayish brown, the upper part is convex, and there are round slightly concave fibrous roots or residual fibrous roots. There are 1 row concave bud marks and quasi-circular lateral rhizome marks on some sides, and some can be seen with knife cuts. It is heavy and solid, and its cross section is grayish brown to bluish brown, waxy, often accompanied by grayish brown powder. The cortex and stele are easily separated, and the inner cortex is brown. The gas is slightly fragrant, and the taste is slightly bitter. Guangxi zedoary: the connection is slightly protruding, the section is yellow-brown to brown, and there is often light yellow powder, and the inner layer is yellow and white. Curcuma wenyujin: yellow-brown to brown in cross section, often accompanied by yellow-brown powder. Fragrant or slightly fragrant.

The taste is warm, pungent and bitter. Entering spleen meridian and liver meridian.

Efficacy and function: promoting qi and breaking blood, promoting digestion and relieving pain. It belongs to blood-breaking and disease-removing drugs under the drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

The clinical dosage is 6-9g, which is taken by decoction; Or into the pill, powder; External use: appropriate amount, washed with water; Or polished and trimmed. Can be used for treating abdominal mass, blood stasis amenorrhea, dyspepsia and pain, and early cervical cancer.

Pharmacological research has the functions of anti-tumor, anti-bacteria, increasing white blood cells, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis; Low concentration tension and high concentration relaxation of gastrointestinal smooth muscle; Has the function of protecting the liver; Can improve acute renal failure; Inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis; Has anti-inflammatory effect. Clinical use of zedoary turmeric oil injection intravenous drip in the treatment of thromboangiitis obliterans has achieved good results, and it has good curative effect on respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia in children without side effects. The oil has anti-tumor effect and has certain curative effect on ovarian cancer, malignant lymphoma, lung cancer and liver cancer.

Chemical components This product mainly contains volatile oil, flavonoids, terpenoids and other chemical components. The main components are turmeric furanone, curcumol, borneol, camphor, curcumene, ginger flavone, curdione, cinnamlactone, carotene, β-sitosterol, palmitic acid and so on.

Contraindications are prohibited for pregnant women.

Prescription 1: zedoary 30g, coptis chinensis 15g (Evodia rutaecarpa 15g cooked together, except Evodia rutaecarpa). Decoct with water. (Danxi Heart Method)

② Treatment of women's blood clots and amenorrhea: zedoary 30g, sparganium 30g and cooked rhubarb 30g. Pills are the size of mung beans. Take one or twenty capsules each time and put them in white soup. ("Shenzhai suicide note")

③ Treating women with blood gas attack and unbearable pain: Rhizoma Curcumae (fried into slices) 15g, Rhizoma Corydalis 0.3g. The top is good at the end. Take 1.5g each time, and dilute the vinegar soup before eating. ("Monsoon Puji Fang" Hu Xuan scattered)

④ Treatment of pain: zedoary 30g, Bombyx Batryticatus 30g, sappan 30g, myrrh 15g. To end it. 6 grams each time, decocted in water and taken warm, 3-5 times a day. ("Bojifang" Peng Esan)

⑤ Treatment of lacquer sore: Rinse with Rhizoma Curcumae and Guanzhong Decoction. (Puji Fang)

The efficacy and function of traditional Chinese medicine zedoary 2. The main function of zedoary is to promote qi circulation and break blood, which can play a good role in relieving pain and swelling. If you often have flatulence or amenorrhea, you can take some zedoary for good conditioning, and the effect is good for women with dysmenorrhea, but it is forbidden for pregnant women. Taking it after decoction can promote absorption. This medicine can be decocted in water to eliminate miasma, but it should not be taken too much at a time because it contains a lot of volatile oil, which is harmful to the health.

Side effects of zedoary turmeric

As a Chinese herbal medicine, zedoary has some side effects, but its medicinal value is relatively high, but the side effects are relatively small. It contains a lot of volatile oil. If we take too much, it is likely to cause some irritating symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, such as nausea and vomiting, or diarrhea. In severe cases, these symptoms may occur, such as dyspnea and even shock. It is not suitable for patients with physical weakness, otherwise it is likely to be counterproductive. Especially the content of camphor is relatively high. If you take too much, it will easily increase the stimulation to the gastrointestinal system, which is the most important side effect of zedoary. At this time, it will stimulate the brain, and may also lead to nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tinnitus and other adverse conditions. In severe cases, it may also lead to symptoms of boredom and even shock.

Generally speaking, the side effects of zedoary turmeric oil will be relatively large, so everyone must pay attention to it when using it, which can reduce the occurrence of side effects, especially for some pregnant female friends, which need special attention. Women with large menstrual flow are also not suitable for use.