The efficacy, effects and edible methods of Codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis pilosula is a common Chinese medicinal material. In life, when we mention ginseng, our first reaction is mostly that it is a tonic, and Codonopsis pilosula is no exception. Codonopsis pilosula has a good effect of replenishing blood, invigorating qi, and enhancing body resistance. Codonopsis can also be added as a food ingredient in medicinal cuisine.

1: Enhance the body's resistance. It is reported that after entering the body, Codonopsis can effectively promote the excitement of the nervous system, so that the body's resistance is naturally improved and the possibility of illness is greatly reduced.

2: Lower blood pressure. Doctors tell us that drinking Codonopsis pilosula in water regularly can also treat high blood pressure. This is because after entering the body, Codonopsis pilosula can dilate the surrounding blood vessels, so that blood pressure naturally lowers. In addition, Codonopsis pilosula also has the effect of inhibiting the increase of adrenaline in blood pressure, which is very good for promoting physical health. Therefore, Codonopsis not only has the effect of treating anemia, but also can dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. In addition, if you want to better treat high blood pressure, you should develop good living habits in daily life and control the body's intake of fat, salt, cholesterol, etc. At the same time, smoke less, eat more vegetables and fruits, and exercise more, so that your body will naturally get better and better.

Nourishing blood and replenishing qi are the two greatest functions of Codonopsis pilosula, and it is also one of the characteristics of this medicinal material. Therefore, if you experience shortness of breath, palpitations, qi and blood deficiency, mental fatigue, poor complexion, etc. in your daily life, you can take an appropriate amount of Codonopsis pilosula to better promote your health.

An old Chinese doctor who specializes in tonifying the middle and replenishing qi told us that one of the biggest and most well-known functions of Codonopsis pilosula is to replenish qi. Therefore, daily consumption of Codonopsis pilosula can effectively nourish qi deficiency, and it also has a certain nourishing effect on the spleen and lungs. It has a very good therapeutic effect on some conditions such as loose stools and loss of appetite.

1: Ingredients for stewed pork ribs with Codonopsis pilosula and red dates: 30 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 8 red dates, 500 grams of pork ribs, appropriate amounts of ginger, onion, salt, MSG, pepper and cooking wine. Preparation: Wash Codonopsis pilosula and cut into 3 cm long sections; wash red dates and remove the cores; wash the spare ribs and chop them into 4 cm long sections; wash the ginger and scallions, smash the ginger, and cut the scallions into sections. Put the spare ribs, Codonopsis pilosula, red dates, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine into a stew pot, add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil on high heat, then simmer over low heat, add salt, MSG, and pepper. Efficacy: Replenishes qi and blood, improves health.

Ingredients for longan, codonopsis and pigeon meat soup: 30 grams of longan meat, 30 grams of codonopsis, 150 grams of pigeon meat, and 20 wolfberries. Method: 1. Wash the pigeon meat, cut it into small pieces, put it into a casserole with longan meat and codonopsis, add 800ML of water, boil it over high heat for 10 minutes, then simmer it over low heat for 30 minutes. 2. Add wolfberry and simmer it over low heat for another 10 minutes. 3. Eat pigeon meat and drink the soup. Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, and strengthens the spleen.

It has the effect of health care for the spleen and lungs, nourishing blood and promoting body fluid production. It is very suitable for patients with spleen and stomach qi deficiency, qi deficiency cough, and insufficient qi and blood. Most of the complications caused by diabetes are of this type, so it is suitable for diabetic patients to take Codonopsis pilosula soaked in water on a daily basis.