Top 10 Classic Anti-Aging Chinese Medicines Revealed

The earliest Chinese pharmaceutical monograph, Shennong's Herbal Classic, contains 365 kinds of medicines, of which more than 100 are listed as top-grade "tonics" that are non-toxic and have the effect of strengthening the body. After long-term practice, Chinese medicine has continuously discovered new Chinese medicines with anti-aging effects .

◆He Shou Wu

The Song Dynasty's "Kaibao Materia Medica" calls it "long-term use can strengthen muscles and bones, improve essence and marrow, and prolong life." Modern research has found that Polygonum multiflorum can promote the growth of nerve cells, has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on neurasthenia and other nervous system diseases, can regulate serum cholesterol, lower blood sugar, enhance the ability of liver cells to convert and metabolize cholesterol, and has good antioxidant effects.

Astragalus

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen is the foundation of acquired constitution." It is believed that Astragalus membranaceus can "replenish vital energy and nourish the three burners" and is the "best of all qi-replenishing medicines." Modern research has found that astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also delay cell aging.

◆Ginseng

"Shennong's Herbal Classic" believes that ginseng can "replenish the five internal organs, calm the spirit, stabilize the soul, stop panic, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, open the heart and improve intelligence, and long-term consumption can make the body light and prolong life." Modern research has found that it also has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, liver protection, cardiovascular function regulation, and hematopoietic system stimulation effects.

◆ Panax notoginseng

Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, said in his book "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ginseng is the best for replenishing qi, and Panax notoginseng is the best for replenishing blood. They have the same taste and the same effect." He called Panax notoginseng "the most precious Chinese medicine." Modern research has found that the chemical composition, pharmacological effects and clinical applications of Panax notoginseng are similar to those of ginseng, and its total ginsenoside content exceeds that of ginseng. Panax notoginseng can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase cardiac output, slow heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and capillary permeability, and has obvious advantages over ginseng in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Acanthopanax senticosus

"Compendium of Materia Medica" says that "long-term use can make the body light and resist aging" and "I would rather have a handful of angelica than a cart full of gold and jade." Modern research has found that Eleutherococcus senticosus has anti-aging, anti-fatigue (its anti-fatigue effect is stronger than ginsenosides), and strengthening effects. It can also regulate the functions of the nervous system, endocrine system, and cardiovascular system, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and certain anti-cancer effects.

◆ Lingzhi

The "Shennong Bencaojing" believes that Ganoderma lucidum can "replenish liver qi and calm the soul", and "if eaten for a long time, it can make the body light and prevent aging, and prolong life like a god." Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum has a regulatory effect on the nervous system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system. It has functions such as immune regulation, free radical scavenging, and balanced metabolism, which directly affect the aging process of the human body.

◆ Wolfberry

"Shennong's Herbal Classic" states that wolfberry "strengthens muscles and bones, makes the body light and prevents aging, and is resistant to cold and heat if taken for a long time." "Bencao Huiyan" praises it as "it can replenish qi, supplement blood, generate yang and grow yin." Lycium barbarum has similar effects to ginseng, and can resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, promote liver cell regeneration, etc. Taking it can strengthen the body and delay aging.

◆Rhodiola rosea

There is no record of Rhodiola rosea in ancient herbal books. It is a new anti-aging product discovered in modern times. It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, clearing away heat, detoxifying, stopping bleeding, calming the mind and improving intelligence. Rhodiola has a tonic effect similar to ginseng. It can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation, and viruses, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve work efficiency, and delay the aging of the body.

◆Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is not mentioned in ancient herbal books. In recent years, it has been discovered that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-cancer, and endocrine regulating functions. It can improve the body's resilience and immunity, lower cholesterol and transaminase, prevent tumors, inhibit ulcers, relieve tension, and provide sedation and analgesia.

◆ Rhodiola rosea

Royal jelly is a treasure among bee products. It is rich in nutrients that can promote protein synthesis, promote cell growth, enhance the body's metabolism, and enhance tissue regeneration ability. At the same time, because it is rich in superoxide dismutase and vitamins C and E, it is a rare anti-aging medicine.