What are the functions and benefits of Ficus hirta?

Nov 22, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Fingerleaf millet grass (Ficus hirta) helps promote digestion and absorption in the human body, improve liver function, prevent liver lesions, and regulate gastrointestinal function. In addition, Fingerleaf millet grass enters the lung meridian and has the effect of replenishing the lungs and enhancing qi. Fingerleaf millet grass is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote stool formation, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and thus facilitate bowel movements.

Wuzhi Maotao is a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Its primary functions and benefits may include strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs, promoting qi circulation and removing dampness, relieving constipation, clearing heat and detoxifying, and enhancing immunity. The analysis is as follows:

1. Strengthening the Spleen and Nourishing the Lungs

Wuzhi Maotao helps promote digestion and absorption within the body, improve liver function, prevent liver diseases, and regulate gastrointestinal functions. Long-term, moderate consumption helps improve symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness and enhances appetite.

2. Promoting Qi Circulation and Removing Dampness

Wuzhi Maotao can promote qi circulation, facilitate smooth flow of qi within the body, and help alleviate symptoms caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Additionally, it has functions for removing dampness.

3. Relieving Constipation

Wuzhi Maotao is rich in dietary fiber, which helps form stools, stimulates intestinal peristalsis, and thus promotes bowel movements.

4. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Wuzhi Maotao also has functions for clearing heat and detoxifying and is suitable for treating symptoms such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, boils, and other conditions caused by heat toxicity.

5. Enhancing Immunity

Wuzhi Maotao contains multiple active ingredients, such as flavonoids and polysaccharides, which may help enhance the body's immune system and improve resistance.

During the recovery period, it's important to timely replenish nutrients to the body. Consuming nutrition-rich foods such as eggs and pork ribs appropriately can aid in physical recovery.