◆ Polygonum multiflorum Thunb
The song dynasty's "Kaibao Materia Medica" called it "long bones and muscles, benefiting essence and prolonging life." Modern research has found that Polygonum multiflorum Thunb can promote the growth of nerve cells, have adjuvant therapeutic effect on nervous system, regulate serum cholesterol, lower blood sugar, improve the ability of hepatocyte to transform and metabolize cholesterol, and also have good antioxidant effect.
◆ Radix Astragali
Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow". It is considered that Astragalus membranaceus is the best drug for invigorating qi. Modern research has found that Astragalus membranaceus can not only dilate coronary artery, improve myocardial blood supply, improve immune function, but also delay cell aging.
◆ Ginseng
Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica holds that ginseng can "tonify the five internal organs, calm the spirit, calm the mind, stop fright, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, enjoy intelligence, and prolong life after long service." Modern research has found that it also has the functions of anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, liver protection, regulating cardiovascular function and exciting hematopoietic system function.
◆ Sanqi
Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, said in his book Tonics: "Ginseng first tonifies qi, while Sanqi first tonifies blood, with the same taste and the same work", calling Sanqi "the most precious product". Modern research has found that the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of Panax notoginseng are similar to those of Ginseng, and its total saponin content exceeds that of Ginseng. Panax notoginseng can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase cardiac output, slow down heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and capillary permeability, and has obvious advantages over ginseng in prevention and treatment.
◆ Acanthopanax senticosus
It's called "Long-term service, suitable for intelligent people, and anti-aging" and "Five plus, not happy ever after". Modern research has found that Acanthopanax senticosus has the functions of anti-aging, anti-fatigue (its anti-fatigue effect is stronger than ginsenoside), strengthening the body, regulating the nervous system, endocrine system and cardiovascular system, and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and certain anticancer effects.
◆ Ganoderma lucidum
Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica holds that Ganoderma lucidum can "replenish liver qi, soothe the nerves and settle down" and "keep fit and prolong life after long-term eating". Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum can regulate the functions of nervous system and cardiovascular system, and has the functions of immunomodulation, scavenging free radicals and balancing metabolism.
◆ Lycium barbarum
"Shennong Materia Medica Classic" says that Lycium barbarum is "strong in bones and muscles after long service, intelligent and healthy but not old, cold-resistant and heat-resistant". Materia Medica Yan Hui praised "invigorating qi, enriching blood, giving birth to Yang Can, and nourishing yin". Lycium barbarum has similar effects to ginseng, which can resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, promote liver cell regeneration, and delay aging.
◆ Rhodiola
There is no record of Rhodiola in ancient materia medica, which is an anti-aging rookie discovered in modern times. Has the effects of invigorating qi, clearing away heat, removing toxic substances, stopping bleeding, calming nerves and improving intelligence. Rhodiola sachalinensis has a nourishing effect similar to ginseng, which can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation and poison, inhibit the growth of cancer cells and delay the aging of the body.
◆ Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Gynostemma pentaphyllum has no name in ancient materia medica. In recent years, it has been found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has the functions of anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-cancer, improving human adaptability and immunity, reducing cholesterol and transaminase, inhibiting ulcer, calming and relieving pain.
◆ Royal jelly
Royal jelly is a treasure in bee products, which is rich in nutrition and can promote protein synthesis, cell growth, metabolism and tissue regeneration. At the same time, because it is rich in superoxide dismutase and vitamins C and E, it is a rare anti-aging drug.
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