Ophiopogon japonicus and lily are very common Chinese medicinal materials, and many people like to use them to soak in water and drink them. But most people only know that they have the effect of nourishing yin. Today Daqi will share with you the effects and applications of Ophiopogon japonicus and lily.

Ophiopogon japonicus is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold. It has the functions of nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, moistening the lungs and clearing the heart. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says it is "a medicine that clears the heart and moisturizes the lungs."

You can use it if you have the following symptoms: 1. Dry cough with no or little phlegm, blood in the sputum, dry nasopharynx, red cheeks, night sweats, and afternoon hot flashes. 2. Dry mouth, lack of appetite, constipation, and lack of urination. 3. Upsetness and insomnia, five upset stomachs, fever, and night sweats.

Modern research: Ophiopogon japonicus contains steroidal saponins and other ingredients, which have antibacterial, anti-hypoxia, lowering blood pressure, anti-arrhythmia and other effects. Clinically used to treat: (1) chronic pharyngitis (2) diabetic peripheral neuropathy (3) chronic bronchitis.

Soak 6-12 grams in water or decoct each time.

In addition, it should not be taken by those suffering from wind-cold cold, cough due to phlegm-dampness, and deficiency of spleen and stomach.

Lily: sweet in taste and slightly cold in nature. Returns to lung, stomach and heart meridians. It has the functions of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the nerves. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that lily "clears liver fire and replenishes deficiency and damage".

It is suitable for use if you have the following symptoms: 1. Dry cough with no or little phlegm, blood in the sputum, dry throat and sore throat, red tongue with little coating, and constipation. 2. Flushing of both cheeks, hot flashes and night sweats, hot nights and colds in the morning, palpitations and boredom. 3. Trance, insomnia, and dreaminess.

Modern research: Lily has antitussive, expectorant, sedative, and anti-allergic effects.

Decoction 6-12 grams each time, or use lily to make porridge.

Lily combined with Ophiopogon japonicus can be used for cough due to lung heat and dryness, as well as cough caused by waterlogging and heat due to long-term illness.