In fact, Cordyceps flower is not a flower, but the fruiting body of Cordyceps militaris. Strictly speaking, it is a fungus similar to mushrooms. Because its efficacy is similar to that of Cordyceps militaris, the name of Cordyceps flower comes from it. What are the notes of Cordyceps? Let's take a look at the efficacy and action points of Cordyceps flowers.
Efficacy of Cordyceps flower
In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, Cordyceps flower is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with mild taste and sweet taste. It has the effect of nourishing both yin and Yang, adjusting the balance of yin and Yang. Therefore, it has a wide range of clinical application. It can be used to treat the symptoms of kidney Yin deficiency, vertigo, tinnitus, insomnia, low back and knees, etc.
Nutritional components of Cordyceps flower
Relevant research shows that Cordyceps flower contains rich protein, amino acid, cordycepin, mannitol, Cordyceps polysaccharide and many other nutrients, among which cordycepin has a certain immune enhancing effect on the body, so as to help the body recover energy.
Pharmacological action of Cordyceps flower:
1. Enhance immunity
As mentioned above, cordycepin is contained in Cordyceps flowers, which can enhance the activity of macrophages in the human immune system, and then help to enhance the immune function, so that the disease resistance of the human body can be improved to a certain extent.
2. Antitumor effect
The research shows that Cordyceps Polysaccharide in Cordyceps flowers has a variety of active functions, which can not only improve the immunity of the body, but also have a certain anti-tumor effect, and can help repair liver damage.
3. Antioxidant effect
Cordyceps acid and superoxide dismutase flavor active antioxidants in Cordyceps flowers can help to eliminate the excess free radicals produced in the body, and then protect cells from the interference and destruction of free radicals, so as to achieve the antioxidant effect.
Notes on Cordyceps:
1. Cordyceps flowers are suitable for a wide range of people, the general population can eat, special groups such as infants and children, people who are allergic to edible fungi need to be taboo.
2. Pay attention to the control of the amount of Cordyceps flowers to be eaten at one time, generally 2-5g per person, not too much.
3. When purchasing Cordyceps flowers, it is necessary to distinguish the true from the false. Generally, it is better to choose the color orange, white, dry and strong Cordyceps flavor.