Coptis chinensis:
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Coptis chinensis contains a variety of berberine and picroside, which has a strong inhibitory effect on bacteria, viruses and fungi, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects.
2. Clearing away heat and toxic materials: Coptis chinensis has a strong effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and can be used to treat various heat toxic diseases, including stomatitis, pharyngolaryngitis, carbuncle, sore and furuncle.
3. Liver protection: Coptis chinensis has a protective effect on the liver, which can reduce the activity of liver enzymes, reduce the burden on the liver and promote the regeneration of liver cells.
4. Antivirus: Coptis chinensis can enhance human immunity and prevent various viruses from invading.
Cinnamon:
1. Expelling wind and removing dampness: Cinnamon has the function of warming yang and dispelling cold, which can dispel the moisture and cold inside the human body, promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and prevent rheumatism.
2. Yang Yang: Cinnamon can improve male sexual function and promote the health of female reproductive system.
3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Cinnamon contains cinnamic acid, which can kill a variety of bacteria and viruses and has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Lowering blood sugar: Cinnamon can lower blood sugar level and contribute to the treatment of diabetes.
However, Coptis chinensis and Cinnamomum cassia also have some taboos:
1. Pregnant women and lactating women should avoid eating.
2. Patients with gastroenteritis, ulcer, liver disease and other digestive system diseases should use it with caution.
3. Excessive dosage will have side effects on the body, such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc. The dosage should be controlled.
4. Coptis chinensis and Cinnamomum cassia have the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so they should not be eaten in the case of hemorrhagic diseases, menorrhagia and pregnancy.
Please consult a doctor or Chinese medicine before use.