What are the effects and benefits of Qingming vegetable?
Jan 24, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Qingming vegetable is the tender stem and leaf or aerial part of the plant Gnaphalium affine, which belongs to the Compositae family. Under normal circumstances, Qingming vegetable has various functions and benefits, including regulating blood pressure, relieving cough and asthma, clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm, strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. Qingming vegetable contains substances that can dilate local blood vessels, such as potassium nitrate and potassium chloride, which can effectively lower blood pressure, promote blood circulation, and prevent vascular blockage.
Qingming vegetable refers to the tender stems, leaves, or aerial parts of the plant Gnaphalium affine from the Compositae family. Generally, Qingming vegetable has various effects and functions, including regulating blood pressure, relieving cough and asthma, clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm, strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, and clearing heat and detoxifying. The specific details are as follows:
1. Regulating Blood Pressure
Qingming vegetable contains substances that can dilate local blood vessels, such as potassium nitrate and potassium chloride. These minerals can effectively lower blood pressure and promote blood circulation, preventing vascular blockage.
2. Relieving Cough and Asthma
Chronic tracheal inflammation that is difficult to cure can be alleviated by using Qingming vegetable. The active ingredients in Qingming vegetable can relax the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, reducing occurrences of coughing and asthma.
3. Clearing the Lungs and Resolving Phlegm
Qingming vegetable can be used to treat chronic tracheitis, helping to resolve phlegm and relieve coughing. It is especially effective for treating cough caused by lung heat and can also enhance lung function, alleviating wheezing symptoms caused by respiratory diseases.
4. Strengthening the Spleen and Eliminating Dampness
Qingming vegetable has functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach and promoting diuresis to reduce edema. It helps promote normal functioning of the digestive system and can improve symptoms such as indigestion and abdominal distension caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.
5. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
With a cool nature, Qingming vegetable can effectively clear internal heat toxins. It can alleviate common springtime symptoms of excessive internal heat, such as mouth ulcers and sore throat, helping to reduce inflammation and promote overall health.
However, it should be consumed in moderation. Especially for individuals with cold body constitution or those suffering from cold-induced spleen and stomach weakness, excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent discomfort.
