Cordyceps sinensis is a very valuable traditional Chinese medicine. It is very precious from the formation to collection of Cordyceps sinensis, but many people do not understand the efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis. Let's take a look at the specific introduction of Cordyceps sinensis
What is Cordyceps sinensis
1. Basic characteristics: Cordyceps sinensis, also known as Cordyceps sinensis, also known as Cordyceps sinensis, referred to as Cordyceps sinensis. It is a precious traditional Chinese medicine. It is the complex of the daughter seat of Cordyceps sinensis in ergot family and the larval corpse of its host insects Cordyceps batmoth, etc. Before and after the summer solstice, when the snow has not melted, go into the mountain to collect. At this time, the sub seat is mostly exposed on the snow surface. If it is too late, the snow will melt, weeds will grow, it is difficult to find, and the insects in the soil will wither, which is not medicinal. After digging, when the insect body is wet and not dry, remove the outer soil and membrane and dry it in the sun. Or spray it with yellow rice wine to make it soft, tidy it straight, and tie it into a small handful with red lines every 7 ~ 8; Dry over low heat. In terms of appearance, the body of Cordyceps sinensis is golden yellow, light yellow or yellowish brown. It is also known as' golden grass' because of its high price. Because of its high medicinal value and good efficacy, it is regarded as a treasure at home and abroad. It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Qinghai, Guizhou and Yunnan, with the largest output in Sichuan. In addition, it is also produced in Tibet, Gansu and other places.
2. Main ingredients: moisture 10.84%, fat 8.4%, crude protein 25.32%, crude fiber 18.53%, carbohydrates 28.90%, ash 4.10%. Fat contains 13.00% saturated fatty acids and 82.2% unsaturated fatty acids. In addition, it also contains about 7% insect oxalic acid, which is an isomer of quinic acid. It also contains cordycepin. It is a light yellow crystalline powder. It can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus, Bacillus melioides, Bacillus anthracis, porcine hemorrhagic septicemia and Staphylococcus in test tubes. It also contains vitamin b120.29 μ g / 100g.
What are the effects of Cordyceps sinensis
1. Regulate the function of immune system: the immune system is equivalent to the army in the human body, internally resist tumors, remove aging and necrotic cell tissues, and externally resist microbial infections such as viruses and bacteria. The effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the immune system seems to be adjusting the volume to make it at its best. It can not only increase the number of cells and tissues of the immune system, promote the production of antibodies, increase the number of phagocytes and killer cells and enhance their functions, but also reduce the functions of some immune cells.
2. Regulate respiratory system function: Cordyceps sinensis can dilate bronchus, relieve asthma, dispel phlegm and prevent emphysema.
3. Regulating heart function: Cordyceps sinensis can improve the ability of heart to withstand hypoxia, reduce the consumption of oxygen and fight arrhythmia.
4. Regulating liver function: Cordyceps sinensis can reduce the damage of toxic substances to the liver and resist the occurrence of liver fibrosis. In addition, it plays a beneficial role in viral hepatitis by regulating immune function and enhancing antiviral ability.
5. Direct antitumor effect: Cordyceps sinensis extract has a clear effect of inhibiting and killing tumor cells in vitro. Cordyceps sinensis contains cordycepin, which is the main component of its antitumor effect.
6. Regulation of renal function: Cordyceps sinensis can reduce the renal lesions of chronic diseases, improve renal function and reduce the damage of toxic substances to the kidney.
7. Improve cell energy and anti fatigue: Cordyceps sinensis can improve the energy of mitochondria, the energy factory of the human body, improve the cold resistance of the body and reduce fatigue.
8. Regulation of hematopoietic function: Cordyceps sinensis can enhance the ability of bone marrow to generate platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells.
9. Regulating blood lipid: Cordyceps sinensis can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, improve high-density lipoprotein beneficial to the human body and reduce atherosclerosis.
10. Other functions: Cordyceps sinensis also has the functions of direct antiviral, regulating the function of central nervous system and regulatory function. In modern society, taking Cordyceps sinensis is not only the guarantee of their own health, but also the ultimate healthy quality of life.