Ligustrum lucidum has high medicinal value. Taking Ligustrum lucidum has the effects of nourishing liver and kidney, blackening hair, improving eyesight and delaying aging. However, there are also taboos in taking Ligustrum lucidum. During taking Ligustrum lucidum, the diet should be as light as possible, and patients with bad stomach, cold, heart disease and hypertension should avoid taking it.

Ligustrum lucidum is a commonly used medicinal material, which is the fruit of Ligustrum lucidum, also known as Ilex or Ligustrum lucidum. Using Ligustrum lucidum as medicine has the function of nourishing liver and kidney. In addition, Ligustrum lucidum has many functions, and there are corresponding precautions when taking it. What are the effects of Ligustrum lucidum?

First, the efficacy of Ligustrum lucidum

1, nourishing liver and kidney

This is one of the most important effects of Ligustrum lucidum. Using Ligustrum lucidum as medicine can alleviate liver and kidney deficiency and improve liver and kidney function of human body. Many patients with liver and kidney deficiency often have dizziness, tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees and other symptoms. By taking Ligustrum lucidum, these bad symptoms can be alleviated to some extent. Usually, Ligustrum lucidum can be eaten with ingredients such as Lycium barbarum, Tianma, Polygonum multiflorum, etc., and the effect of nourishing liver and kidney will be better played.

2, black hair and eyesight

Ligustrum lucidum not only has the function of nourishing liver and kidney, but also can promote the regeneration of seminal blood. Some patients have premature gray hair and vision loss due to insufficient seminal blood. These symptoms can be effectively alleviated by eating Ligustrum lucidum. If white hair has appeared, put Ligustrum lucidum and black sesame seeds together to make soup to drink, which has the effect of blackening white hair.

3, delay aging

Proper consumption of Ligustrum lucidum can also help delay aging. Ligustrum lucidum is not only rich in natural polysaccharides, but also contains some flavonoids and phenols. These are natural antioxidant substances, which can improve the SOD activity of human body and reduce the damage of free radicals to human tissues and cells, not only have the effect of delaying aging, but also prolong life.

Second, the contraindications of Ligustrum lucidum

Although Ligustrum lucidum has great benefits to human health, there are many taboos in its use. When taking Ligustrum lucidum, you should not eat greasy and cold food at the same time to avoid reducing its efficacy. In addition, Ligustrum lucidum is cool. If it is a patient with poor gastrointestinal function, it should be avoided to take Ligustrum lucidum before meals to avoid damage to the stomach. If you have a cold and fever, heart disease and high blood pressure, you should also avoid taking Ligustrum lucidum. Pregnant women and children should take Ligustrum lucidum under the guidance of a doctor.