What is the efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis? Many people should have heard of Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps sinensis is a valuable ingredient of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people will use it to stew soup, and its efficacy and nutritional value are also very rich. So what are the specific effects and functions? Let's take a look.

What is the efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis 1 1, the efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis

First, regulate blood lipids. Cordyceps sinensis can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride in blood, increase high-density lipoprotein beneficial to human body and alleviate atherosclerosis.

Second, regulate hematopoietic function. Cordyceps sinensis can enhance the ability of bone marrow to produce platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells.

Third, regulate kidney function. Cordyceps sinensis can alleviate the renal pathological changes of chronic diseases, improve renal function and reduce the damage of toxic substances to the kidney.

Fourth, regulate heart function. Cordyceps sinensis can improve the hypoxia tolerance of the heart, reduce the oxygen consumption of the heart and resist arrhythmia.

Fifth, regulate liver function. Cordyceps sinensis can reduce the damage of toxic substances to the liver and resist the occurrence of liver fibrosis. In addition, it plays a beneficial role in viral hepatitis by regulating immune function and enhancing antiviral ability.

Sixth, regulate the function of the respiratory system. Cordyceps sinensis has the functions of dilating bronchi, relieving asthma, eliminating phlegm and preventing emphysema.

Seven, improve cell energy, anti-fatigue. Cordyceps sinensis can improve the energy of mitochondria, the energy factory of human body, improve the cold tolerance of the body and reduce fatigue.

Eight, direct anti-tumor effect. Cordyceps sinensis extract has a clear inhibitory and killing effect on tumor cells in vitro. Cordyceps sinensis contains cordycepin, which is the main component of its anti-tumor effect.

Nine, others. Cordyceps sinensis also has the functions of direct antivirus, regulating the function of central nervous system and regulating sexual function. Cordyceps sinensis can play such a comprehensive health care role on the human body, which is amazing and worthy of the reputation of "Xiancao" since ancient times. In modern society, taking Cordyceps sinensis is not only a guarantee of one's own health, but more importantly, it brings the ultimate healthy quality of life.

Ten, adjust the immune system function. The immune system is equivalent to the army in the human body, which resists tumors internally, removes aging and necrotic cell tissues, and fights against microbial infections such as viruses and bacteria externally. The human body may have mutated tumor cells every day. People with normal immune system function can escape the bad luck of tumors, but people with problems with immune system function may develop tumors. The effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the immune system seems to be adjusting the volume to make it in the best state. It can not only increase the number of cells and tissues in the immune system, promote antibody production, increase the number of phagocytic and killer cells, enhance their functions, but also lower the functions of some immune cells.

2. Purchase of Cordyceps sinensis

1, specifications: the worm body of Cordyceps sinensis is 3 ~ 5m long and 0.3 ~ 08m in diameter, and it is shaped like an old silkworm that sleeps for three days. Of course, in this range, the longer and thicker the Cordyceps sinensis, the better the quality.

2. Look at the color: the genuine insect body is dark yellow to light yellow brown, the "grass" part is dead branch color, and the color is dark, and the "eyes" of Cordyceps are brownish yellow or brownish red.

3, the number of feet: there are 8 pairs of feet on the ventral surface of the authentic Cordyceps sinensis, and 4 pairs in the middle of the worm are very obvious. The stroma is born from the head of the worm, and the upper part is slightly enlarged. It can reach 4-7 cm in length and 0.3 cm in diameter.

4, look at the shape: 8 pairs of authentic ventral feet, 4 pairs in the middle of the worm are very obvious.

5. Look at the section: the genuine Cordyceps sinensis has obvious lines after being opened, and there is a black core similar to a "V" shape in the middle of the Cordyceps sinensis, and some may also be a black spot. This black core is actually the digestive line of insects. Smelling the smell, there is little fishy smell and the aroma of straw mushroom, which is unique to genuine products.

What is the efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis? There are 5 criteria for purchasing Cordyceps sinensis.

1, the body is complete, and the insects, fertilizers and grasses are short. Cordyceps sinensis looks like a silkworm. It is about 3~5 cm long and 0.3~0.8 cm thick.

2. Observe the ring pattern. The ring pattern of Cordyceps sinensis is rough and obvious, and the ring pattern near the head is fine, with 20~30 ring patterns.

3, Huang Liang outside, white inside. The appearance of Cordyceps sinensis is dark yellow or yellowish brown.

4. Identify from insect feet. Cordyceps sinensis has 8 pairs of feet, 3 pairs near the head, 4 pairs in the middle, 1 pair in the tail, and 4 pairs in the middle are the most obvious.

5. Identify from the fruiting body of the head. The fruiting body of the head of Cordyceps sinensis is dark brown, cylindrical, 4~8 cm long and 0.3 cm thick, with fine longitudinal wrinkles on the surface.

2. Suggestions on the dosage of Cordyceps sinensis

Because Cordyceps sinensis is a sweet product, it is not suitable for those who have fever due to exogenous factors and are filled with damp heat. However, for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, such as tuberculosis, cough and asthma, and bloodshot sputum, it is beneficial to stew Cordyceps sinensis with lily, Fritillaria cirrhosa and tremella. For people who are weak and have poor spleen and stomach, Cordyceps sinensis is also a good tonic medicine.

There are some things that should be paid attention to when eating Cordyceps sinensis. If some people think that the more you put it in Cordyceps sinensis stew, the better the effect, but it is not. The effective components of Cordyceps sinensis absorbed by human body at one time are extremely limited, and it is enough to absorb 3 ~ 4 grams at most each time. Of course, after drinking the soup stewed with Cordyceps sinensis, if you can eat the "residue" that is difficult to chew, the efficacy will be fully utilized. Because Cordyceps sinensis needs a certain amount of accumulation in the body to play its role, it is useless to drink it for a week or two. Generally, it should be taken at least1~ 2 months.

In addition to stewing Cordyceps sinensis with chicken, duck, beef, mutton or various vegetarian dishes, Cordyceps sinensis can also be boiled and eaten with water, or it can be ground into powder for people with mild illness. When used for waist and knee pain, weakness, wet dream's spermatorrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation, tinnitus and forgetfulness, etc. caused by kidney deficiency and essence deficiency, Cordyceps sinensis can be used alone to soak in wine, or combined with Eucommia ulmoides, Dipsacus, Lycium barbarum, Colla Cornu Cervi and Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis for nourishing essence and blood, strengthening yang and strengthening muscles and bones, so as to enhance the drug effect.

Absorption rate of soaking in water: 3~5%

First of all, hygiene cannot be guaranteed, because many parasites and fungal spores will be attached to the surface of Cordyceps sinensis. Eating these things will affect human health. Only through advanced disinfection technology can hygiene be truly guaranteed. Moreover, Cordyceps sinensis is different from tea, American ginseng, medlar, etc. The latter are all plants, and its Cordyceps sinensis belongs to a mixture of insects, animals and fungi, and many effective substances belong to macromolecules, which are difficult to dissolve.

Grinding into powder and drinking absorption rate: 4~7%

At present, there are still many people who like to grind Cordyceps sinensis into powder and then take it with water, which is also unsanitary. However, physical crushing has not substantially changed the material structure of Cordyceps sinensis, so the absorption effect is not good.

Decocting absorption rate: 5~ 10%

Decocting in water means decocting traditional Chinese medicine for 40 minutes-1 hour, and the effective components in Cordyceps sinensis will permeate into it. However, there are other traditional Chinese medicines in the prescription, and their effective components are easily adsorbed by the residue, so the absorption of human body is very small.

Absorption rate of stew: 25~30%

To stew soup, generally, the Cordyceps sinensis and the old duck are stewed together with low fire for 1-2 hours. This is a traditional eating method, but the effective components still exist in the form of macromolecules, so the absorption of human body still can not meet the requirements.

Absorption rate of soaking medicinal liquor: 3-5%

Soak in medicated wine, and soak Cordyceps sinensis in white wine or yellow wine for a period of time before drinking. Only 4% of the active ingredients of Cordyceps sinensis are soluble in ethanol, so it's a waste to soak in wine.