Codonopsis pilosula porridge

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Comments: Codonopsis is the dried root of Codonopsis pilosula or Codonopsis pilosula of the Campanulaceae family. It is mainly produced in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan and other provinces. The drug is sweet, flat in nature, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. Ancient books record that it has the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, promoting body fluid and nourishing blood. Clinical experience has found that the basic function of Codonopsis pilosula is to replenish qi, and through replenishing qi, it indirectly nourishes blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that poor memory is caused by many reasons, but the most basic reason is insufficient qi and blood, the heart loses nutrition, and the heart's ability to manage thinking and memory decreases. It should be beneficial for such patients to take Codonopsis pilosula porridge.

Modern medical research has confirmed that Codonopsis has a good regulatory effect on the central nervous system and can prolong sleep time. Recent studies have shown that adequate sleep is not only good for health, but also can improve memory. Animal experiments have also confirmed that Codonopsis can improve learning and memory functions and protect against memory disorders caused by chemical drugs.

In addition, modern pharmacological research has found that Codonopsis pilosula contains saponins, trace alkaloids, sugars, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and a variety of inorganic elements and amino acids essential to the human body. It has a good effect on enhancing the body's immune function, improving the body's adaptability, and protecting the cardiovascular system.

So how to judge its indications? The main criteria are as follows: physical weakness and fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, low voice, sallow complexion, dizziness and palpitations, etc. The dosage is 20 to 30 grams per day. However, Codonopsis alone is not strong enough. It is recommended to add 10 grams of Poria cocos and 10 grams of Alpinia oxyphylla. This will have a better effect and will not have a special Chinese medicine taste. Although Codonopsis is mild in nature, it may also generate heat. Therefore, it cannot be taken by people who are diagnosed as having excess or heat syndrome by traditional Chinese medicine.