What does Ophiopogon japonicus look like? What are the effects of wild Ophiopogon japonicus?

Ophiopogon japonicus can be used as medicine. It is a common yin-tonifying medicine. After being used as medicine, it has many functions such as promoting body fluid, moistening the lungs, nourishing yin, and clearing the heart. The most common usage is decoction for oral administration.

Ophiopogon japonicus

The overall shape of Ophiopogon japonicus is spindle-shaped, with slightly pointed ends. The surface is light yellow with some fine longitudinal wrinkles. The texture is relatively flexible, the cross-section is yellow-white, and the color is translucent.

The flower structure of the plant Ophiopogon japonicus does not vary much. The tepals open only slightly when the flowers are in full bloom. The style is relatively broad, generally short and thick, and slightly conical.

What is Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus is also called Yujia, Yangjiu, Majiu, Shudaicao, etc. It is a plant of the genus Liliaceae and the genus Ophiopogonis . It is an angiosperm . Its dried tubers can be used as medicine and belong to the traditional Chinese medicine of the plant category.

How much is Ophiopogon japonicus per pound

The price of Ophiopogon japonicus is relatively cheap. For example , the price of ordinary Ophiopogon japonicus is about 0.5~0.8 yuan per catty , the price of Japanese dwarf Ophiopogon japonicus is about 2.5~5 yuan , and the price of golden-edged Ophiopogon japonicus, which has a higher ornamental value, is 0.3~0.6 yuan per plant .

What are the effects of Ophiopogon japonicus

1. Improve body immunity

Ophiopogon japonicus can be soaked in water and drunk. If consumed for a long time, it can improve the body's immune ability, and it also has the effect of dilating blood vessels and improving immunity.

2. Nourishing Yin and Moistening the Lungs

As a medicinal material, Ophiopogon japonicus has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, and has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as lack of fluid, dry mouth and tongue.

3. Clear your mind and relieve your worries

Ophiopogon japonicus enters the heart meridian and has the effect of clearing the heart and relieving restlessness. It is often taken together with lotus seeds with cores, lilies and other ingredients to treat heart heat and depression caused by summer heat.