In the busy urban life, people are paying more and more attention to health care. Because of their unique shape and easy maintenance, fleshy plants have been loved by many plant enthusiasts. Today, we are going to introduce a kind of fleshy plant that is both beautiful and has unique medicinal effects - the fleshy rock peony. The following is a detailed introduction to the medicinal effects of the fleshy rock peony.
Introduction to fleshy rock peonyFleshy rock peony, scientific name Sedum × rubrotinctum, is a kind of fleshy plant produced by the crossbreeding of Sedum × rubrotinctum from the Crassulaceae family and Sedum × rubrotinctum from the Sedum family. Its leaves are fleshy, green or purple-red, covered with a layer of wax, with a unique shape, like peonies on rocks, hence the name "rock peony".
The medicinal effects of the fleshy rock peony1. Antioxidant effect
According to the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", the fleshy rock peony has an antioxidant effect, which can effectively remove free radicals in the body, slow down cell aging, and has certain effects on delaying aging and anti-fatigue.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
Studies have shown that the effective components in the fleshy rock peony have anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism.
3. Antibacterial effect
The fleshy rock peony has certain antibacterial effects and can inhibit common bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, helping to prevent infections.
4. Diuretic effect
The fleshy rock peony has a diuretic effect, which can help excrete excess water from the body and reduce edema symptoms.
5. Anticancer effect
Modern research has found that the fleshy rock peony contains a component called "lycorine", which has anticancer effects and can inhibit certain cancers such as liver cancer and lung cancer.
The health preservation value of the fleshy rock peony1. Improving sleep
The fragrance of the fleshy rock peony has a calming and sleep-aid effect, which can help improve sleep quality.
2. Enhancing immunity
The effective components in the fleshy rock peony can enhance the body's immunity and improve resistance.
3. Beauty and skin care
The antioxidant components in the fleshy rock peony help improve skin tone and delay skin aging.
As a kind of fleshy plant with both ornamental and medicinal value, the medicinal and health preservation value of the fleshy rock peony should not be ignored. In daily life, we can plant the fleshy rock peony to beautify the home environment and add points to our health. It should be noted that when using the fleshy rock peony for health preservation and health care, we should follow the doctor's advice and use it rationally.
References:
[1] Chinese Pharmacopoeia
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