The efficacy, effects and contraindications of yew

In the eyes of many people, yew is a beautiful ornamental plant. It can be made into potted plants and placed indoors as a viewing stone. Yew is also a medicinal plant. Its utilization value is particularly high and it has super anti-cancer ability. Today I will introduce to you the effects and functions of yew, which will allow you to learn more about yew. At the same time, it will also let you know what are the taboos when taking yew.

The efficacy and function of yew

1. Prevent cancer

Preventing cancer and improving the body's own anti-cancer ability are the most important effects of yew. Because yew contains rich paclitaxel, a natural anti-cancer ingredient, it can prevent the production of carcinogens in the human body and prevent human cells from becoming cancerous. It has a significant preventive effect on common human gastric cancer and lung cancer. In addition, for patients who have already developed cancer, taking red bean paste can prevent the cancer from worsening and relieve the pain of cancer patients.

2. Diuretic and detumescent

Yew is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can enter the kidney meridian, improve human kidney function, and accelerate the metabolism of excess water in the human body. It has a certain alleviating effect on common human edema and difficulty urinating. In addition, it can also improve the body's anti-inflammatory ability, and can be used to treat human nephritis and pyelonephritis. It can quickly subside the inflammation that has already occurred in the body, and can also significantly reduce the edema caused by these diseases.

3. Purify the air

The yew tree not only has extremely high medicinal value, but it can also purify the air when grown as an ornamental plant indoors. People make it into potted plants and place them indoors, allowing it to absorb carbon monoxide and nicotine in the air, as well as formaldehyde, methanol and other harmful gases, which can prevent these harmful gases from harming the human body and make the indoor air fresher.

Taboos of yew

Although yew has high ornamental value and excellent health benefits, it is also toxic to a certain extent. It cannot be taken blindly in daily life, otherwise it will cause certain harm to your health. It can easily lead to a decrease in the number of white blood cells, and can also cause people to have various adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and bradycardia. In severe cases, it can also cause cardiac arrest and endanger human life.

After reading the above introduction, everyone can have a comprehensive understanding of the effects and functions of yew, and also know the specific contraindications of taking yew. In the future, everyone can pay more attention when taking yew to prevent adverse reactions to the body after taking it.