First, a brief introduction to shepherd's purse:
Shepherd's purse, the name of Chinese herbal medicine. This product is the whole grass of the root of Capsella bursa-pastoris in Cruciferae. Harvest in March ~ May, wash and dry. Its main functions are: regulating spleen, promoting diuresis, stopping bleeding and improving eyesight. Treat dysentery, edema, gonorrhea, chyluria, hematemesis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, red eye and pain.
Second, the efficacy and role of shepherd's purse
1, anti-cancer, increase resistance
Shepherd's purse Shepherd's purse is rich in nutrition, which can supplement the body's needs and increase body underwear. Shepherd's shepherd's purse contains thiophenol thioketone, which has anti-cancer effect. Vitamin C in shepherd's purse can inhibit the generation of ammonium nitrite, a carcinogen in human body, and has anti-cancer and anticancer effects.
Step 2 stop bleeding
Capsaicin contained in shepherd's purse is an effective hemostatic component, which can shorten the bleeding and coagulation time; It also contains aromatic muxi, which can reduce capillary permeability and treat capillary hemorrhage.
3, lowering blood pressure and diuresis
Shepherd's purse Shepherd's purse contains choline, glucoside, flavonoids, sitosterol and other substances, which can play a good role in lowering blood pressure, clear cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and promote blood circulation, so Shepherd's purse has a role in lowering blood pressure. Shepherd's purse also contains ergot-like substances, which can stimulate the contraction of intestinal smooth muscle and have a good diuretic effect.
Step 4 clear liver and improve eyesight
Eating more shepherd's purse every spring can also play a role in clearing liver and improving eyesight. It can not only improve human liver function, but also repair damaged liver cells and prevent liver fire from rising. In addition, carotene and vitamin A contained in shepherd's purse can also promote the synthesis of rhodopsin in human body and enhance the light sensitivity of human eyes.
In this case, people's vision will be significantly improved, and the adaptability of eyes in the dark environment will be significantly enhanced. Regular consumption can prevent night blindness.
5, anti-inflammatory and antiviral
Hesperidin contained in shepherd's purse has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, enhancing vitamin C content in vivo, antivirus, antifreeze, inhibiting aldehyde reductase in eye lens, etc., and is effective for diabetic cataract patients.
6, laxative, promote digestion
Shepherd's purse is a kind of wild vegetable, which is rich in crude fiber. It can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion, speed up our metabolism, relieve constipation and prevent constipation. Shepherd's purse can inhibit the absorption of fat and has a certain weight loss effect.