What are the effects and benefits of Niu大力 (Bull Strength)?
Dec 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
The effects and functions of Niu大力 (Radix Millettiae Speciosae) generally include nourishing the kidney and enhancing yang, strengthening tendons and bones, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, tonifying the body and moistening the lungs, and improving constipation. The components of Niu大力 can promote blood circulation and enhance kidney function, thereby exerting kidney-nourishing and yang-enhancing effects. The active ingredients in Niu大力 can also promote bone growth, increase bone density, and prevent osteoporosis.
The effects and functions of Millettia speciosa usually include nourishing the kidney and invigorating yang, strengthening muscles and bones, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, nourishing the lungs to relieve deficiency, and improving constipation. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Nourishing the kidney and invigorating yang: The components of Millettia speciosa can promote blood circulation and enhance kidney function, thereby exerting an effect of nourishing the kidney and invigorating yang. It acts on the kidney meridian and can improve symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, impotence, and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency.
2. Strengthening muscles and bones: The active ingredients in Millettia speciosa can promote bone growth, increase bone density, and prevent osteoporosis. Millettia speciosa provides nutrients to the bones and muscles and stimulates the body's self-repair mechanisms, thereby improving the quality of bones and muscles.
3. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Millettia speciosa has a good effect in promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, which can improve blood circulation and prevent thrombosis. It can regulate the circulation of qi and blood in the body, resolve existing blood stasis, promote the generation of new blood, and restore normal blood circulation to the injured area.
4. Nourishing the lungs and relieving deficiency: Millettia speciosa can supply nutrients required by the lungs, enhance lung function, and its moistening effect on the lungs helps relieve dryness and inflammation in the respiratory system. Millettia speciosa can nourish the lungs and relieve deficiency, and is effective in treating cough caused by lung heat or lung deficiency.
5. Improving constipation: Millettia speciosa is rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal peristalsis and alleviate constipation. Its rich dietary fiber content promotes intestinal motility and increases stool bulk.
It is recommended to use Millettia speciosa under the guidance of a physician; self-medication is not advised. A bland diet should be maintained in daily life, avoiding spicy and irritating foods such as garlic, spicy hotpot, and mustard. Adequate rest should also be ensured, and excessive fatigue should be avoided to prevent adverse effects on health.
