The modern use of Pseudostellaria pseudostellaria is a new variety of ginseng, because its roots are very small, effective for children's hypohidrosis, collectively referred to as "children's ginseng", children's ginseng, first published in the "Chinese Medicinal Plants", said that it is "better to treat children's hypohidrosis". "Cihai of Traditional Chinese Medicine" clearly states that this product "invigorates qi and strengthens the spleen, invigorates the spleen, and moistens the lungs".
The name of Pseudostellaria pseudostellaria was first seen in the "Revised Materia Medica", which said that it was "as thin as ginseng, but not inferior to large ginseng, and its smell function is the same as that of ginseng"; Later, "Materia Medica" said that the prince ginseng "greatly replenishes the vitality, although it is very thin like ginseng, short and tight, and there are reeds, its strength is not less than ginseng", but it is not clear what kind of prince ginseng is. "Compendium of Materia Medica" quotes the cloud of "Hundred Grass Mirror": "Prince's ginseng is the small one of Liao ginseng, not other species." And further put forward that "the taste is sweet and bitter, and the merit is the same as Liao ginseng." It can be seen that the ancient Materia Medica refers to the prince ginseng is the small ginseng of the Panaxaceae ginseng.
Chinese medicine
The traditional Chinese medicine Pseudostellaria pseudostellaria is the dried tuber root of the Caryophyllaceae plant Ginseng. It is mainly produced in Jiangsu and Shandong. In summer, when most of the stems and leaves wither, they are dug up, washed, the fibrous roots are removed, and they are slightly scalded in boiling water and dried or directly dried. This product has a slight gas and a slightly sweet taste. It is better to be thick, yellowish-white, and rootless. Raw.
This product is sweet, slightly bitter and flat. Return to the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effect of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the lungs.
Note: Use with caution if the truth is true.
Western Ginseng
Western ginseng is a product of qi and yin, which has the function of benefiting the spleen and lungs, replenishing the yin of the spleen and lungs, and quenching thirst. However, the power of prince ginseng is weak, and its power of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, nourishing jin and clearing heat is not as good as that of American ginseng. For those with mild symptoms of qi and yin deficiency, lack of heat and children, it is advisable to use prince ginseng; If the qi and yin are injured and the heat is stronger, American ginseng should be used.
"Materia Medica": "Treat qi deficiency and lung dryness, replenish the spleen and soil, eliminate edema, dissolve phlegm and quench thirst." "
"Decoction Pieces New Ginseng": "Nourish the vitality of the spleen and lungs, stop sweating and rejuvenate the body, and fix the palpitations." "
Modern pharmacology
Traditional Chinese medicine mainly contains amino acids, polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes and a variety of trace elements and other components.
Chinese medicine Pseudostellaria stellariae decoction, polysaccharides, alcohol extracts, and saponins can enhance immune function. Aqueous extract, 75% alcohol extract, polysaccharides and saponins have anti-stress and anti-fatigue effects. Polysaccharides have the effect of improving memory and prolonging life. Pseudostellaria stellariae water and alcohol extract can improve the absorption function of the small intestine and have a therapeutic effect on the spleen deficiency model. In addition, Pseudostellaria stellariae has hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, cough, expectorant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and other effects.
Time: 2024