Asparagus and Ophiopogon japonicus are very healthy Chinese herbal medicines, which can play a role in health preservation. Asparagus belongs to climbing plants, and its leaves are shaped like pine needles, which are extremely shiny. Usually every three leaves are clustered automatically, and there are short thorns on their branches, which is more obvious. The ripe berries of asparagus are red, and the ripe fruits of Ophiopogon japonicus are dark green or dark blue. Therefore, we can clearly see the difference between asparagus and Ophiopogon japonicus only from the appearance, so as to better distinguish the difference between asparagus and Ophiopogon japonicus, which will be good for our health.

2. Different efficacy and function

At the same time, it can also be distinguished from the efficacy and function, which is also the biggest difference between the two Chinese herbal medicines. First of all, asparagus is bitter and cold, so it has a great effect of clearing away heat and reducing fire, and at the same time it can reduce swelling, so it has a good effect on treating lobular hyperplasia and some breast masses. The Ophiopogon japonicus in the back is only slightly bitter and cold, so the effect of refreshing and calming the nerves will be better. Generally, if insomnia is serious, Ophiopogon japonicus can be used for treatment. This is the obvious difference between asparagus and Ophiopogon japonicus, so we can better distinguish these two Chinese herbal medicines, which will also be beneficial to health.