Effects of Codonopsis Porridge

The main effect of Codonopsis is to replenish Qi. It is most suitable for people with weak lung Qi who are usually tired and lack of energy. They have a deep voice, feel short of breath, and gasp for air when they move a little. People with spleen and stomach Qi deficiency, weak limbs, loss of appetite, and loose stools should also use Codonopsis. Codonopsis is often used in combination with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and roasted licorice. This is the famous prescription for replenishing Qi and strengthening the spleen, Sijunzi Decoction. For those with both weak lung Qi and spleen Qi, Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, tangerine peel, Chinese angelica, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Bupleurum chinense, roasted licorice, ginger, and jujube should be used in combination. This is the famous Buzhong Yiqi Decoction.

Codonopsis can replenish qi and nourish blood, which is one of its major characteristics. Therefore, people with qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, pale complexion, dizziness, poor appetite, loose stools, and easy colds should also take Codonopsis. Experiments have shown that Codonopsis can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, so it is very beneficial for anemia patients to eat Codonopsis. Taking Codonopsis can also promote the recovery of white blood cells caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

In recent years, it has also been found that the combination of Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala can reduce the urine protein in patients with chronic nephritis.

Effects of Codonopsis Porridge

1. Effect on blood cells Oral administration or subcutaneous injection of alcohol or water extract of Codonopsis root can slightly increase the red blood cells and hemoglobin of normal rabbits; after removing the spleen, the effect is significantly weakened, so it is speculated that its blood-enriching effect may be related to the spleen.

At this time, the white blood cell count tends to decrease.

Bei Dang Shen claims that it has no such effect.

There is no hemolytic phenomenon in the test tube when the Codonopsis pilosula extract is 1:40, but it may change color, become turbid and precipitate after reacting with red blood cells.

2. Effect on blood sugar: Subcutaneous injection of Codonopsis pilosula extract into the abdomen of rabbits can increase blood sugar; but if the fermented extract is injected or administered by gavage, it has no effect. Therefore, it is believed that the increase in blood sugar is due to the large amount of sugar in the root; it also cannot inhibit the neurogenic hyperglycemia caused by the injection of diuretics.