The Efficacy and Functions of Apocynum venetum
Disease description:
Recently, I've been feeling that my blood pressure is a bit high, and I often experience palpitations and anxiety. I heard that Apocynum venetum may be beneficial for health, and I would like to know exactly what its effects and benefits are. Would it help with my condition of high blood pressure and palpitations?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Apocynum venetum is a traditional Chinese herb, whose main functions and effects include:
1. Lowering lipids and blood pressure, strengthening the heart: Apocynum venetum contains components such as rutin, which can reduce serum cholesterol, prevent fat deposition in blood vessel walls, and is suitable for use by patients with hypertension. At the same time, Apocynum venetum can also improve cardiac function, reduce myocardial ischemia, and enhance human heart function.
2. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant: The flavonoid compounds in Apocynum venetum have strong antioxidant properties, effectively scavenging free radicals, reducing inflammatory responses, and offering certain protective effects on the cardiovascular system and in delaying aging.
3. Improving sleep: Extracts from Apocynum venetum have a calming and soothing effect, helping to alleviate insomnia symptoms and improve sleep quality.
4. Diuretic and detoxifying: Apocynum venetum has a diuretic effect, promoting the excretion of toxins from the body and providing certain auxiliary therapeutic benefits for conditions such as nephritis and edema.
5. Relieving cough and asthma: Apocynum venetum is highly effective in treating symptoms such as cough caused by wind-heat感冒, phlegm-heat asthma, and also has heat-clearing and detoxifying effects on heat-toxin diseases and abscesses.
However, excessive consumption may lead to adverse reactions such as hypotension and bradycardia.
