The efficacy and effect of nourishing medicine Cordyceps sinensis: tonifying the kidney and lung! How to eat Cordyceps? How many should I eat a day?

Since ancient times, Cordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps sinensis) has been regarded as a magical herb, together with ginseng and pilose antler, known as the three precious nourishing herbs, and many medical books have records of Cordyceps sinensis, which plays an important role in nourishing and health care. what are the efficacy and functions of Cordyceps and taboos? How do you eat it? How many should I eat a day?

Introduction of Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis, also known as Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps sinensis, is a fungus parasitic on insects and usually grows in Lepidoptera larvae. Today, the value of Cordyceps sinensis exceeds that of gold. In fact, Cordyceps sinensis was not included in the Pharmacopoeia before the Qing Dynasty, until the medical book "Materia Medica from New" in the Qing Dynasty included Cordyceps sinensis as a medicinal material for the first time.

Cordyceps sinensis grows on alpine grassland shrub belts and grassy slopes near the snow line at an altitude of 4000 meters. The spores of a fungus in the soil are parasitic on the larvae, grow in the larvae and absorb their nutrients until they die. After a winter, to the next spring, the mycelium of the fungus began to grow, and in summer it grew out of the ground and looked like a plant. The larval shell and hyphae formed a complete "Cordyceps sinensis". Spores use worms as nutrients. The worm is silkworm-like, with a length of 3-5cm and a diameter of 0.3-0.8cm; the surface is dark yellow to yellowish brown with 20-30 rings, which is fine near the head; the head is reddish brown; the foot is 8 pairs, and the middle pair is more obvious; the quality is brittle, easy to break, the section is slightly flat, yellowish white. The air is fishy and the taste is bitter.

Second, the efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis and taboos

1. Cordyceps sinensis taste meridian: taste sweet, sex flat. Return to the lung and kidney meridians.

2. The efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis: tonifying kidney and lung, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, at the same time, Cordyceps sinensis can also be used as food to cook soup.

(1) Antibacterial

(2) immune regulation

(3) Anti-inflammation

(4) nourishing the kidney

(5) increase the content of adrenocortisol.

(6) Anti-arrhythmia

(7) Anti-fatigue

(8) eliminating phlegm and relieving asthma

(9) sedation and hypnosis

(10) treatment of sore waist and knees, chronic cough and asthma caused by kidney deficiency

In fact, Cordyceps sinensis is not very sacred, it is just a common traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of lung and kidney diseases. We should not blindly pursue too much efficacy, and we should take it under the guidance of the doctor.

3. Edible taboos of Cordyceps sinensis

(1) suitable population

① people who work under great pressure and are prone to fatigue.

② immunity is low, impatient, easy to catch a cold, afraid of cold, allergic people.

③ elderly patients with chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, hyperlipidemia, high and low blood pressure.

④ suffers from acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, kidney failure and kidney deficiency.

⑤ middle-aged and elderly, lack of exercise, frail people.

(2) not suitable for the crowd

People with deficient fire in ① should not take it.

② is not suitable for people with colds and acute coughs.

People with severe inflammation of ③ should not take it.

④ should not be taken by pregnant women and women and children during breastfeeding.

Note: Cordyceps sinensis can be eaten by both men and women, old and young, which is suitable for a wide range of people, but the elderly should not be blindly taken. It is recommended to take appropriate amount under the correct guidance of the doctor.

Third, how to eat Cordyceps?

1. Eating method 1: frying and drinking Cordyceps sinensis

Many people will drink Cordyceps sinensis in water, so that it can not give full play to the medicine of Cordyceps sinensis. It is best to boil Cordyceps sinensis for 6-10 minutes, and drink it immediately after boiling. Add water while drinking until the taste becomes lighter. When the water is the darkest, it is the most nutritious time. Secondly, you can also add some medicinal herbs to take.

2. Eating method 2: Cordyceps stew

Traditional Cordyceps sinensis is stewed with meat, and different kinds of meat (such as chicken, duck, sheep, quail, pigeon, etc.) are stewed over low heat for 2 hours and then seasoned with salt.

3. Eating method 3: Cordyceps sinensis is ground into powder and imported directly.

If you find it troublesome to drink stew and tea, you can grind Cordyceps sinensis into powder and take it directly, which is also convenient to take with you.

4. Eating method 4: Cordyceps sinensis sparkling wine

Soak 10-20g Cordyceps sinensis in 500g liquor for about 20 days (the longer the soaking time, the better). Drink a small cup a day, preferably before going to bed. This method is suitable for some people who can drink alcohol.

Fourth, how many pieces of Cordyceps should be eaten in a day?

The general dosage of Cordyceps sinensis is about 3-5g, and the amount required by different physical conditions is different. The specific dosage is recommended to follow the guidance of the doctor.

Conclusion: Cordyceps sinensis is very popular in the market and is also sold as a high-end health product. In fact, it is also popular by some businesses, and Cordyceps sinensis only plays an auxiliary role in the treatment of some diseases. In 2016, because Cordyceps sinensis contains its high arsenic content, the State Food and Drug Administration of China has removed Cordyceps sinensis from the health food category, so we must pay attention to buying it in regular businesses when choosing Cordyceps sinensis.