What are the effects, functions, and methods of consumption of Stone Calamus (Acorus tatarinowii)?
Disease description:
A few days ago, I went hiking and came across some *Acorus tatarinowii* (stone sweetflag) along the way, so I picked a little. I would like to know what are the health benefits and effects of *Acorus tatarinowii*? Besides making soup, what other ways can it be consumed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Functions and Benefits of Stone Sweetflag:
1. Refreshes the mind and improves mental clarity: Stone sweetflag contains volatile oil components that can stimulate the central nervous system, helping to refresh the mind, enhance memory, and is commonly used to treat symptoms such as dizziness and forgetfulness.
2. Calms the nerves and aids sleep: For symptoms of neurasthenia such as palpitations and insomnia, stone sweetflag offers a good sedative effect and helps improve sleep quality.
3. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: The active ingredients in stone sweetflag can inhibit various bacteria and viruses and may be used as an adjunct in treating respiratory infections and skin inflammations.
4. Promotes digestion: Stone sweetflag stimulates gastric juice secretion, increases appetite, and helps relieve symptoms such as indigestion and abdominal distension.
5. Antioxidant and anti-aging: Rich in flavonoid compounds, it helps scavenge free radicals and delay aging; long-term moderate consumption can slow down the cellular aging process.
Common Methods of Using Stone Sweetflag:
1. Decocting for internal use: Combine the appropriate amount of stone sweetflag with other medicinal herbs, decoct into a soup, and take internally to achieve its therapeutic effects.
2. Brewing as tea: Steep a small amount of stone sweetflag together with flower tea or green tea for drinking, which can refresh the mind and enhance cognitive function.
3. Cooking in soups: Simmer stone sweetflag with pork heart, lean meat, and other ingredients to prepare a medicinal soup.
