What is Polygonatum odoratum?
Polygonatum odoratum is a perennial herb of Liliaceae. Its rhizome is horizontal, its meat is yellow and white, and it has many roots. Generally distributed in southwest China, they like to live in cold and humid environment and generally grow in loose soil rich in humus. Because it has a section like bamboo, it is called "Yuzhu". The rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum can be used as traditional Chinese medicine. Dig out the roots of Polygonatum odoratum in autumn, wash them, dry them and rub them repeatedly until there is no hard heart. Then steam the Polygonatum odoratum thoroughly, dry it in the sun and slice it for eating.
Efficacy of Polygonatum odoratum
1. There is a flavonoid in Polygonatum odoratum, which can be used together with mulberry leaves and has a good effect of lowering blood sugar and blood lipid.
2. Polygonatum odoratum contains sophocarpine and sophocarpine. If used in small doses, it can enhance the beating of the heart, while if used in large doses, it will cause the beating of the heart to weaken or even stop.
3. After soaking Polygonatum odoratum in water, injecting reagents can play a good role in lowering blood pressure.
4. After taking the water soaked in Polygonatum odoratum orally, it can reduce blood sugar and has a good inhibitory effect on hyperglycemia caused by adrenaline.
5. Some studies have found that injection of Polygonatum odoratum soaking solution can reduce blood vessel perfusion.
After the above introduction, we know that the side effects of Polygonatum odoratum on our health are actually very small, almost negligible, so we can safely eat Polygonatum odoratum. If we are cautious, we can ask the doctor before taking it, and then determine whether to take it and the dosage, which is very beneficial to our health.