The role of Polygonatum odoratum, pictures of Polygonatum odoratum

1. The role of Polygonatum odoratum

1. Moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough: Polygonatum odoratum is a medicinal material that is very beneficial to the lungs. Drinking it in water can help moisturize the lungs and relieve cough symptoms.

2. Slow down aging: It contains many substances with antioxidant properties. Taking them into the body can help slow down the aging of cells due to oxidation reactions, thereby slowing down the aging process.

3. Strengthen myocardial function: It contains a lot of polysaccharides and contains polygonatum fructan. They have the ability to strengthen heart muscle function. Taking them into the body can relieve the problem of myocardial hypoxia and also have a certain alleviating effect on diseases such as angina pectoris and palpitations.

4. Improve immunity: It also contains multiple vitamins. Taking them into the body can help the body replenish vitamins that are not normally easily absorbed, thereby helping to increase the body's immune ability.

2. Contraindications of taking Polygonatum odoratum

1. The so-called medicinal material of Polygonatum odoratum actually refers to the rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum of the Liliaceae family, not its fruit. Its fruit is poisonous, so be sure not to eat it by mistake to avoid poisoning.

2. People with phlegm, dampness and qi stagnation should not take it, otherwise it may aggravate the condition and make the body even more unhealthy.