The effects and side effects of Podocarpus chinensis

Many people have seen Podocarpus, and they also know that it looks particularly elegant and has a high ornamental value, but have you ever paid attention to the fruit of this plant? Podocarpus fruit is a fleshy wild fruit that can be eaten directly or used as medicine. It has a particularly high medicinal value and can treat a variety of diseases and replenish qi and blood. However, people should also pay attention to its side effects when eating Podocarpus fruit, otherwise it will be harmful to the body. There are many other effects and functions of Podocarpus, and I will take you to understand them in a while, and at the same time, you can have a comprehensive understanding of its side effects.

The efficacy of Podocarpus chinensis

1. Replenishing Qi and tonifying the middle

The main effect of Podocarpus grosvenori is to replenish qi and nourish the middle. It can be used as medicine to treat heart and stomach pain, blood deficiency and sallow complexion in humans, and the therapeutic effect is particularly obvious. In addition, Podocarpus grosvenori can regulate the spleen and stomach, clear away heat and detoxify. It has obvious therapeutic effects on many common adverse symptoms such as tracheitis, sore throat and indigestion.

2. Dispel wind, dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain

The fruit of Podocarpus can dispel wind and dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has excellent therapeutic effects on common bone diseases such as rheumatic bone pain, arthritis, and joint swelling and pain. During treatment, the Podocarpus fruit can be soaked in high-proof liquor. After obtaining the medicinal wine, it can be taken orally, 20 grams each time. You can also use the medicinal wine to directly apply it to the painful area, which can quickly improve the symptoms of swelling and pain.

3. Stop bleeding and cough

Stopping bleeding and relieving cough is also one of the important functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Podocarpus fruit. After being used as medicine, it can enter the lung meridian and has excellent astringent effect. When needed, you can take five cents of Podocarpus fruit, five cents of red water chestnut root, five cents of Rhizoma Cynoglossi and five cents of Codonopsis pilosula, put them together and add water to boil them. Taking them after boiling can quickly improve people's symptoms of coughing and coughing up blood.

Side effects of Podocarpus nut

Although Podocarpus fruit has many medicinal and health-care effects, it also has some side effects. This fruit is hot and cold in nature, and people with weak spleen and stomach cannot eat it. In addition, it is slightly toxic and should not be consumed in excess, otherwise it will cause physical discomfort. In severe cases, it may also cause people to have certain symptoms of poisoning. If you want to use Podocarpus fruit to treat diseases, it is best to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner before using it.