What are the benefits of steeping Dendrobium and Ophiopogon in water?

Jan 23, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Dendrobium and Ophiopogon water infusion generally has functions of nourishing the stomach, strengthening the spleen, clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, improving appetite, and regulating blood sugar levels. This infusion is suitable for people of all age groups, especially those with weak constitution, prone to dryness, or with low immunity. However, when consuming Dendrobium and Ophiopogon water, the dosage should be appropriately adjusted according to individual constitution and health condition to avoid discomfort caused by excessive intake.

Dendrobium and Ophiopogon japonicus (Dendrobium Ophiopogon Decoction) typically has functions including nourishing the stomach and spleen, clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, improving appetite, and regulating blood sugar levels. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Nourishing the Stomach and Spleen

The active ingredients in Dendrobium can repair gastric mucosa, promote gastric juice secretion, and improve digestive function. Ophiopogon japonicus nourishes the stomach and spleen and enhances the transformation and transportation functions of the spleen and stomach, effectively regulating symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness and indigestion. Dendrobium Ophiopogon Decoction is suitable for daily consumption by individuals with impaired spleen and stomach function.

2. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Dendrobium can clear heart fire and effectively alleviate symptoms such as irritability and insomnia caused by excessive heart fire. Ophiopogon japonicus excels at clearing lung heat and has certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as coughing and hemoptysis caused by lung heat. Dendrobium Ophiopogon Decoction synergistically clears heat and detoxifies, suitable for conditions with excessive internal heat.

3. Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness

Dendrobium is rich in polysaccharides, amino acids, and trace elements, effectively nourishing body fluids and counteracting the effects of dry environments on the body. Ophiopogon japonicus contains abundant mucilage and saponins, which can moisturize the lungs and stomach, alleviating symptoms such as dry mouth and throat and sore throat. Dendrobium Ophiopogon Decoction enhances the body's ability to retain moisture, helping to relieve dryness symptoms during autumn and winter.

4. Improving Appetite

Drinking Dendrobium-infused water can promote gastrointestinal motility and gastric juice secretion, aiding in digestion and nutrient absorption. Ophiopogon japonicus contains components such as ruscogenin, steroidal saponins, and alkaloids, which help restore pancreatic function and increase liver glycogen, thereby indirectly promoting digestion and improving appetite.

5. Regulating Blood Sugar

Dendrobium nourishes yin, clears heat, and moistens dryness, not only enhancing insulin activity but also significantly lowering blood glucose levels to restore normal blood sugar. Ophiopogon japonicus has certain blood sugar-lowering effects and is commonly used in herbal prescriptions for diabetic patients. Using Dendrobium and Ophiopogon japonicus alone in泡 water can alleviate thirst symptoms in diabetic patients.

Dendrobium Ophiopogon Decoction is suitable for people of all ages, especially those with a constitution prone to deficiency, susceptible to dryness, or with low immunity, for daily consumption. However, when consuming Dendrobium Ophiopogon泡 water, appropriate dosage adjustments should be made according to individual constitution and health conditions to avoid discomfort caused by excessive intake.