Stevia

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May 30, 2024

Stevia The efficacy and function of stevia is more, commonly including lowering blood pressure, relieving fatigue, beauty, antibacterial effect, improve digestion, protect the gastric mucosa and so on. Lowering blood pressure: stevia is rich in stevia sugar, this substance has the role of promoting metabolism, but also can assist in regulating blood pressure, to a certain extent, can make the blood pressure drop; Relieve fatigue: stevia not only contains a variety of amino acids, but also contains a portion of sweeteners, once these substances are absorbed by the human body, will gradually be converted into energy to maintain the normal metabolism of the human body, which will help to eliminate the symptoms of fatigue; Beauty: stevia in the more varied vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, etc., there is a certain antioxidant effect, but also improve the activity of skin cells, so that the skin is more delicate and fair; Antibacterial effect: stevia can have an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria, especially on oral bacteria, spoilage bacteria and pathogenic bacteria have a strong killing effect, can be used for food preservation; Improve digestion: Stevia has the effect of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, which can enhance the peristaltic force of the intestinal tract, promote the digestion and absorption of food, and alleviate the symptoms of indigestion such as constipation and flatulence; Protecting gastric mucosa: Stevioside in stevia can help inhibit the secretion of gastric acid, reduce the stimulation of gastric mucosa, and help the protection and repair of gastric mucosa.

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Turmeric

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May 30, 2024

Turmeric The efficacious effects of turmeric mainly include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticoagulant and antiplatelet aggregation. Anti-inflammatory: Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric extract, has anti-inflammatory effects and can inhibit the occurrence and development of chronic inflammation; Antioxidant: it is an antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals and prevent oxidative stress, thus protecting the integrity of cell structure and function; Antibacterial: it has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and viruses, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella and so on; Anti-coagulation & Antiplatelet aggregation:It can inhibit blood coagulation and reduce blood viscosity, thus preventing thrombosis.

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Wild Cistanche Tubulosa

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May 30, 2024

Wild Cistanche Tubulosa Cistanche Tubulosa (Schenk) Wight, commonly known as Tubulosa, is a perennial parasitic herb belonging to the Orobanchaceae family and the genus Cistanche. The plant can grow up to 100 centimeters tall, blooming from May to June and bearing fruit from July to August. It is widely distributed in northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and Central Asia all the way to Russia. It is also found in southern Xinjiang, China. It grows in the relatively moist tamarisk thickets and sand dunes at an altitude of 1,200 meters, and often parasitizes on the roots of Tamarisk plants. Cistanche tubulosa, which is included in the 2010 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, is a genuine medicinal material. The dried fleshy stem of Cistanche tubulosa with scaly leaves is warm in nature and sweet and salty in taste. It is a key medicine for tonifying the kidney and strengthening Yang, as well as moistening the intestines and promoting defecation. It is known as the “ginseng of the desert”. The Compendium of Materia Medica records: “This substance is nourishing but not harsh.” All the envoy must first be soaked in clear wine for one night. At dawn, the sand and loose armor should be brushed off with a brown brush, and the center should be split open to remove a layer of white film like bamboo threads and grass. This can prevent the spirit from dissipating and make people feel angry. It is steamed with a sieve, taken out from noon to the day of the Rooster, and then fried with a puff pastry." Cistanche tubulosa has certain anti-aging effects, endocrine regulation, metabolic promotion and strengthening effects. Cistanche tubulosa is a precious traditional Chinese medicine that regulates the immune function of the body. It can stimulate the pituitary gland and adrenal cortex or has an effect similar to that of adrenal cortical hormones.

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Yam

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May 30, 2024

Yam Yam is rich in a variety of proteins, peptides, oligopeptides, yam polysaccharides, yam saponins, yam flavonoids, a variety of amino acids and trace elements. The composition of its proteins, the ratio of various amino acids is extremely close to the proportion of amino acids required by the human body; It contains a unique γ-amino butyric acid, which is used in cosmetics, and can be used to play the effect of skincare, skin care, moisturisation, emollient and so on.

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