The medicinal value and efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis
Medicinal value and efficacy
Cordyceps sinensis, as an extremely precious traditional Chinese medicine supplement, is on par with ginseng and deer antler, both of which are precious Chinese medicinal herbs. It has attracted much attention due to its scarcity and medicinal value, and is known as the “treasure of grass”. The medicinal value of Cordyceps sinensis is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. * * Tonifying Kidney and Strengthening Yang * *: Cordyceps sinensis has the effects of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang, nourishing essence and filling marrow. It has a significant improvement effect on symptoms such as kidney deficiency, lower back pain, impotence, and nocturnal emissions. It can be taken alone by soaking in wine, or combined with drugs such as Epimedium, Morinda officinalis, and Cuscuta to enhance its therapeutic effect.
2. * * Tonifying the lungs and relieving asthma * *: Cordyceps sinensis also has the effects of tonifying the lungs, relieving asthma, stopping bleeding, and resolving phlegm. It has a significant therapeutic effect on symptoms such as lung deficiency, persistent cough, asthma, and fatigue. In the treatment of lung deficiency, it is often compatible with such drugs as Radix Codonopsis, Fritillariae Fritillariae, ass hide glue to enhance the effect of moistening the lung and relieving cough.
3. * * Enhance physical fitness * *: Cordyceps sinensis can enhance physical fitness and improve immunity. It has a significant improvement effect on symptoms such as physical weakness, spontaneous sweating, and chills after illness. It can be stewed with chicken, duck, pork, and other ingredients to nourish the kidneys, strengthen the foundation, and promote lung health.
In addition, Cordyceps sinensis is also used to treat diseases such as tumors and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.