What is the efficacy and function of Atractylodes lancea? Can old people eat often?

Atractylodes lancea is one of the commonly used drugs in traditional Chinese medicine. Atractylodes rhizome can be divided into Atractylodes rhizome and Atractylodes rhizome. The leaf margin of Atractylodes lancea is serrated, and the main medicinal part is rhizome. Generally, it often appears in mountainous areas in the north and south, and the medicinal value of wild Atractylodes lancea is higher than that of cultivated Atractylodes lancea.

First, the role of Atractylodes lancea

Atractylodes lancea is pungent, bitter and warm. Atractylodes lancea can eliminate dampness and turbidity, and is good at drying spleen dampness. Generally, it is mainly used in clinic for epigastric fullness, nausea and vomiting, sticky stool and so on. Atractylodes lancea also has the effect of dispelling wind and cold, and has a good effect of eliminating dampness, and can also treat symptoms such as colds and joint pains. After burning Atractylodes lancea, it can prevent plague, disinfect and purify the air. It has existed since ancient times and coincides with the plague. The common people burned Atractylodes lancea to drive away the plague. Modern science has proved that Rhizoma Atractylodis can purify the air to some extent.

Second, the efficacy of Atractylodes lancea

Atractylodes lancea is rich in vitamin A, which has a good protective effect on people's eyes. It can be used to treat night blindness and relieve symptoms such as eye fatigue, dry eyes and tears. Atractylodes lancea can also lower blood sugar, which can achieve certain relief for diabetic patients. Atractylodes lancea has a very significant effect on people with moisture in their bodies. People with heavy moisture can drink Rhizoma Atractylodis in water or decoct it in water. Conditional people can crush Atractylodes into powder and soak it in clear water, which is more conducive to body absorption.

Third, it is not recommended for the elderly to eat regularly.

As we all know, although the medicinal value of Atractylodes lancea is very high, it does not mean that it is suitable for any people. Old people should not eat Atractylodes regularly. Atractylodes lancea is pungent and cool, and the elderly are old, with decreased physical function and decreased yang. During this period, the elderly should actively strengthen their physical fitness and exercise, and eat more red dates, coix seed, ginseng and other foods. Atractylodes lancea is not suitable for regular consumption. In the case of frequent eating,