What are the main values ​​of Ophiopogon japonicus

Medicinal value of Ophiopogon japonicus

In traditional Chinese medicine, Ophiopogon japonicus is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold in nature. Ophiopogon japonicus can be used as medicine to nourish the lungs. It can moisten the lungs and clear the mind, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, and can also inhibit vomiting. "Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that Ophiopogon japonicus is an excellent medicine for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. Ophiopogon japonicus can also nourish the stomach. If you have anorexia, you can use Ophiopogon japonicus to stimulate your appetite.

Ophiopogon japonicus is generally used to treat symptoms such as dry cough due to lung dryness, restlessness and insomnia, dry intestines and constipation. Ophiopogon japonicus also has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It can lower blood sugar and resist arrhythmia, and is very good for the elderly. However, Ophiopogon japonicus cannot be taken for a long time as it may cause side effects and should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

Gardening function of Ophiopogon japonicus

Although Ophiopogon japonicus does not have gorgeous flowers, its flowers are very simple lavender, but it is very easy to grow and it is evergreen all year round. It is very cold-resistant and drought-resistant. On the other hand, Ophiopogon japonicus is not prone to diseases and pests, so it is very suitable as an urban green plant. In addition, although the common varieties of Ophiopogon japonicus are not attractive in appearance, new varieties of Ophiopogon japonicus with higher ornamental value have been gradually cultivated in recent years and are more suitable for garden viewing.

Economic Value of Ophiopogon japonicus

The tubers of Ophiopogon japonicus have many functions and are a relatively precious Chinese herbal medicine. Therefore, it is an economic crop with relatively high value and plays a wide range of roles in traditional Chinese medicine. It has certain economic value.