Suoyang, also known as Wulan Gaoyao, Dimaoqiu, and Yangsuobula, is a type of Chinese medicinal herb with high medicinal value. Suoyang can nourish the kidneys, strengthen the essence, and moisturize dryness. It is mainly used to treat impotence and premature ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and constipation due to dryness of the intestines. It also has a certain effect on paralysis and improving sexual function. So, what are the specific benefits and effects of Suoyang? Additionally, how should Suoyang be consumed?
Laxative
Suoyang is a herbaceous parasitic plant with a fleshy texture that contains a lot of dietary fiber. After consumption, it can absorb a large amount of water in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the moisture content of the feces. It can also stimulate the intestines, promote intestinal peristalsis, shorten the time of defecation, and weaken the large intestine's absorption of water from the feces. It has a strong laxative effect and is suitable for people with constipation due to dryness of the intestines.
Treatment of infertility
Suoyang can enhance the motility of male sperm, strengthen yang, nourish the kidneys, and solidify the essence. It is mainly used to treat impotence, premature ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and sexual dysfunction. It is a commonly used medicine for treating male infertility.
Enhancement of immune function
Suoyang can promote cell regeneration and metabolism in the human body, enhancing immune regulation ability. It is suitable for people with low immune function and susceptibility to infections.
Delaying aging
Suoyang contains a large amount of anti-aging ingredients, mainly increasing the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase in the human body, enhancing the body's ability to remove free radicals, relieving aging, especially with significant effects on the skin. It can also enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects
The oleic acid and palmitic acid in Suoyang have anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects, respectively. In addition, Suoyang has been found to have anti-gastric ulcer, platelet aggregation inhibition, anti-HIV protease, and anti-cancer effects.
Nutritional value
Suoyang contains anthocyanins, triterpenoid saponins, tannins, carotenoids, β-sitosterol, ursolic acid, catechins, ellagic acid, and volatile components. It also contains 15 elements such as potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, and zinc, as well as ions such as SO42-, Cl-, and PO43-. It contains dietary fiber and 15 amino acids, including aspartic acid and proline.
1. The 15 amino acids and various trace elements in Suoyang are beneficial for enhancing immune function.
2. The fleshy texture of Suoyang contains a lot of dietary fiber, which has a moisturizing and laxative effect.
3. The oleic acid and palmitic acid in Suoyang have anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects, respectively.
Methods of consumption of Suoyang
1. Treatment of constipation due to dryness of the intestines
Suoyang can nourish yang in the kidneys and moisturize the intestines to promote bowel movements. It can be used to treat constipation, dry and compacted stool, and other symptoms. Simply add Suoyang to water, simmer, and mix with honey to make a paste. Take 1-2 spoonfuls each time, dissolved in hot water or hot wine, 3 times a day. Alternatively, use 15 grams each of Suoyang and mulberry fruit, decoct the mixture, concentrate the liquid, and add 30 grams of honey. Divide into 2 doses and take to treat constipation in the elderly.
2. Treatment of soreness and weakness of the waist and knees
Suoyang has a sweet taste and a warm nature, which can nourish yang in the kidneys and tonify essence and blood. It is used for kidney yang deficiency, deficiency of essence and blood, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees. Cook 15 grams each of Suoyang and walnut kernels with 100 grams of glutinous rice to make a porridge and consume.
3. Treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation
Suoyang can warm yang and nourish essence, and is suitable for nocturnal emission, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm count, and thin sperm caused by insufficiency of the lower source. Take 10 grams of Suoyang, 10 grams of Chinese wolfberry, and 5 grams of licorice. Decoct in water, extract the juice, and consume.
4. Treatment of kidney deficiency and nocturnal emission
Suoyang can invigorate yang, solidify essence, and strengthen yin and marrow. It is mainly used to treat kidney deficiency, weakness, and nocturnal emission. Grind equal amounts of Suoyang, longgu, cistanche, Morus alba, and poria into powder. Mix with honey and roll into pills. Take 15 grams each time, morning and evening.
