Since ancient times, China has had the saying "food and medicine share the same origin." Many plants are not only delicious but also have high medicinal value. With the development of modern medicine, more and more plants have been proven to have medicinal effects. Which plants have medicinal value? This article will list some common plants with medicinal value for you.
GinsengGinseng is known as the "king of a thousand herbs" and has the effects of replenishing vitality, strengthening the body, and benefiting the spirit. According to the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia," ginseng contains various active ingredients such as ginsenosides and polysaccharides, which have anti-fatigue, anti-aging, and immune-boosting effects.
WolfberryWolfberry has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting the essence and improving eyesight, and nourishing the blood and calming the spirit. Modern research shows that the polysaccharides, vitamins, and amino acids in wolfberry have significant effects on lowering blood sugar, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, and enhancing immunity.
AstragalusAstragalus has the effects of replenishing qi, consolidating the surface, diuretic and detumescence, and detoxifying and muscle growth. The astragalosides and polysaccharides in Astragalus have antiviral, antitumor, anti-aging, and immune-boosting effects.
HoneysuckleHoneysuckle has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling, and dispelling wind and heat. Modern research shows that the chlorogenic acid and flavonoids in Honeysuckle have antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antitumor effects.
ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, calming the liver and improving eyesight, and dispelling wind and heat. The essential oils and flavonoids in Chrysanthemum have antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor effects.
AngelicaAngelica has the effects of replenishing blood and regulating menstruation, activating blood and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines and facilitating defecation. The Angelica polysaccharides and essential oils in Angelica have antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor effects.
SalviaSalvia has the effects of activating blood and resolving stasis, dredging meridians and relieving pain, and cooling blood and reducing swelling. The tanshinones and Danshen acid in Salvia have antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor effects.
LicoriceLicorice has the effects of harmonizing various medicines, detoxifying, moistening the lungs and stopping cough, and calming urgency and relieving pain. The glycyrrhinic acid and glycyrrhizin in Licorice have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor, and antioxidant effects.
The eight plants all have high medicinal value and are widely used in clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to these plants, there are many other plants with medicinal value. In daily life, we can better utilize their effects by understanding the medicinal value of these plants, safeguarding our health.