Seventy-seven is a well-known medicinal herb that is popular among middle-aged and elderly people. However, as a traditional Chinese medicine, it is not something that can be taken casually as a health supplement that is suitable for everyone. Eating it improperly can potentially be harmful to the body.
[The Benefits of Seventy-seven]
1. Anti-aging
Taking seventy-seven regularly can nourish and strengthen the body, increase the body's fatigue resistance, promote blood regeneration, and maintain youthful vitality.
2. Calming effect
We all know that when a person is excited, their central nervous system is in high gear. This heightened state is needed during work and study. However, some people may have problems with their central nervous system, causing them to be in a state of constant excitement. This can prevent them from getting proper rest, which can affect their sleep. Taking seventy-seven can help alleviate this issue as it can inhibit excessive excitation of the central nervous system.
3. Hemostasis and blood stasis resolution
Seventy-seven has been mentioned in many ancient books for its hemostatic and blood stasis resolving effects. In the past, when people got injured, they would directly apply seventy-seven powder to the affected area to stop the bleeding. Nowadays, there are many pain relief sprays available on the market that contain seventy-seven, which can be sprayed directly on areas with bruising or sprains to alleviate the symptoms.
4. Regulation of blood sugar and blood lipid levels
Seventy-seven can regulate blood sugar levels in both directions, lower high blood pressure, expand blood vessels, promote normal blood flow, and effectively prevent dangerous diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular blockage.
Seventy-seven is also suitable for people with angina caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis.
[People Suitable for Seventy-seven]
1. Suitable for high-intensity mental workers
Seventy-seven has dual effects of promoting blood circulation and regulating blood. It also has anti-neurasthenia properties. Taking it can reduce stress, improve blood circulation, and promote youthful appearance.
2. Middle-aged and elderly people
Seventy-seven has obvious effects in lowering blood lipids and blood pressure.
3. Heart patients
The saponins in seventy-seven have a good protective effect on the myocardium, can improve myocardial ischemia, and regulate arrhythmias.
[People Who Should Avoid Seventy-seven]
1. Pregnant women
In the contraindications for the use of seventy-seven, it is explicitly stated that it is not suitable for pregnant women. This is mainly because seventy-seven has a strong blood circulation function and can lower blood pressure. If taken during pregnancy, it can lead to signs of miscarriage.
2. Avoid during menstruation
Since seventy-seven has a blood circulation and blood stasis resolving effect and is known as the top medicinal herb for this purpose, taking it during menstruation can easily lead to excessive bleeding. However, if there is menstrual disorder due to blood stasis, taking seventy-seven powder to promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis can improve the problem.
3. Do not consume excessive amounts of seventy-seven powder
Although seventy-seven powder can be taken for a long period, excessive consumption is not recommended. The recommended daily dosage is 6-9g, preferably taken in multiple doses.
4. Avoid during colds
During a cold, it is not suitable to consume seventy-seven. On one hand, during a cold, appropriate medications are needed, which may not be compatible with seventy-seven. On the other hand, seventy-seven has a warm nature. If the cold is caused by wind heat, taking seventy-seven would be like adding fuel to the fire.
5. Do not consume with conflicting foods
In traditional Chinese medicine, seventy-seven conflicts with fish, sour and cold foods, and fava beans. Consuming seventy-seven together with these foods can affect its medicinal properties.
6. Do not take when sick
Seventy-seven is a health supplement, not a medicinal herb for treating diseases. Therefore, it is not recommended to take it when sick. Instead, focus on regular health maintenance.
[Precautions]
1. Initial consumption of seventy-seven powder may cause symptoms such as thirst and weakness in the limbs. These symptoms are mild and are a manifestation of the blood circulation effects of seventy-seven powder.
2. It is not advisable to consume seventy-seven powder during menstruation. The blood circulation and blood stasis resolving effects of seventy-seven powder, as the top medicinal herb for this purpose, can easily lead to excessive bleeding during menstruation.
3. Pregnant women should not consume seventy-seven powder for a long period of time to avoid affecting the fetus.
4. There are two main ways to consume seventy-seven powder: raw consumption and cooked consumption. Raw consumption mainly focuses on blood circulation and blood stasis resolution, while cooked consumption mainly focuses on blood nourishment.
5. Seventy-seven powder can be taken for a long period of time. It is recommended to take it regularly for daily health maintenance. However, in some cases, it should also be stopped temporarily. For example, female friends during their menstrual period, if their menstrual cycle is normal, should avoid certain foods when taking seventy-seven powder, such as fava beans, fish, and sour and cold foods.
