What is the effect and function of Ligustrum lucidum? Who can't take it? Do you have any points for attention?

Ligustrum lucidum is a common traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fruit of evergreen Arbor Ligustrum lucidum. It is made by picking and drying ripe fruit in winter. So what is the effect and function of Ligustrum lucidum? Who can't take it? Do you have any points for attention?

I. the efficacy and function of Ligustrum lucidum

1. Protect the liver and benefit the liver

Ligustrum lucidum has high medicinal value and is very beneficial to the liver. it is often used to treat deficiency of liver and kidney and can alleviate the symptoms such as dizziness and tinnitus and sore waist and knees. It can be taken together with raw materials, Artemisia annua, Chinese wolfberry and other medicinal materials. Soaked in water, it can be used to treat bone steaming fatigue.

two。 Black inventions

Ligustrum lucidum has the effect of black hair and eyesight, but the effect is mild and slow, so it needs to be taken for a long time to be effective. It can be used to treat early white hair and dim vision caused by yin deficiency of liver and kidney and insufficient blood supply to the brain. Take appropriate amount of black sesame, Scrophularia scrophulariae, dry lotus grass and so on, with the effect of black hair. Take appropriate amount of cassia seed, raw land and Chinese wolfberry to soak in water and fry clothes together, which has the effect of eyesight.

3. Reduce blood lipid

Clinical trials show that oleanolic acid contained in Ligustrum lucidum can significantly reduce the content of blood lipid, reduce the content of lipid peroxide in serum, and reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis in filling.

4. Hypoglycemia

Oleanolic acid contained in Ligustrum lucidum also has hypoglycemic effect, prevention and treatment of diabetes, and can also inhibit the increase of blood sugar.

5. Improve immunity

Clinical trials show that Ligustrum lucidum has a significant effect on the improvement of T lymphocytes, can enhance the activity of T lymphocytes and improve the immune ability of the body.

6. Anti-fatigue

Ligustrum lucidum contains Liu Diluoside can promote blood flow, accelerate metabolism, to achieve the effect of anti-fatigue.

Who can't take Ligustrum lucidum

1. Patients with kidney deficiency should not take it.

Ligustrum lucidum soaked in water has many benefits, but "it is one-third of the poison", we also need to pay attention to the right amount of it at the right time, otherwise it will cause harm to the body and backfire. Taking Ligustrum lucidum for patients with kidney deficiency may lead to adverse symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting, which is not recommended.

two。 It is not suitable for patients with poor gastrointestinal function.

Ligustrum lucidum contains a small amount of mannitol, which can lubricate the intestines and is good for patients with constipation. However, poor gastrointestinal function, spleen and stomach deficiency and cold will lead to diarrhea, slippery intestines and bad symptoms.

3. Should not be taken by pregnant women

Ligustrum lucidum belongs to medicinal materials. Medication during pregnancy should be taken in accordance with the doctor's advice to avoid harm to pregnant women and fetuses.

4. It is not suitable for patients with cold and fever.

Patients with cold and fever take Ligustrum lucidum during illness, which may aggravate the illness and is not conducive to physical recovery.

Third, the taboos of Ligustrum lucidum

1. Take an appropriate amount

Ligustrum lucidum is a common Chinese herbal medicine in real life, and its common function is to nourish yin and replenish yang and invent the eye. Although there are many benefits, it is "one-third of the poison" and it is not recommended to take it in large quantities for a long time. In addition, if during the treatment of Ligustrum lucidum, if the physical symptoms are not effectively relieved after more than two weeks, you should stop taking it and go to the hospital immediately.

two。 Take at the right time

Ligustrum lucidum is best taken after a meal to reduce the stimulation of the intestines and stomach, otherwise it may stimulate the intestines and stomach, resulting in stomach pain, stomach distension and other adverse symptoms. In addition, during the treatment period of taking Ligustrum lucidum, we should also pay attention to diet and avoid spicy, irritating and greasy food, otherwise it will affect the efficacy.

Fourth, the method of taking Ligustrum lucidum

1. Ligustrum lucidum green tea

Take appropriate amount of Ligustrum lucidum to mash, then add green tea, green calyx plum to brew with boiling water, you can drink.

two。 Ligustrum lucidum honey drink

Put a few grams of Ligustrum lucidum into a pot and boil it with water for half an hour, filter and leave only the potion, then add the right amount of honey according to your preference, stir well and drink.

3. Ligustrum lucidum chrysanthemum tea

Take appropriate amount of Ligustrum lucidum, chrysanthemum and Chinese wolfberry to soak in water and drink after the tea becomes warm.