The role and function of human placenta

In many countries, including my country, there is a practice of eating human placenta. There are many claims about the benefits of human placenta, but traditional Chinese medicine has used human placenta as a traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times. So what are the benefits of eating human placenta? Below I will introduce to you the benefits and functions of human placenta.

The efficacy and function of human placenta

According to traditional Chinese medicine, placenta is a panacea for replenishing qi and blood, and has the effects of replenishing yang, kidney essence, and lung qi. As a blood tonic, it is mainly used for blood deficiency syndrome and the resulting uneasiness, sallow complexion and anemia. As a Qi-tonifying medicine, placenta mainly strengthens the Qi of the spleen and lungs, can improve the function of the spleen, improve appetite, and improve symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue and drowsiness. Among the spleen and lungs, placenta plays a key role in replenishing lung qi. In addition to treating cough, sputum, and wheezing, it mainly strengthens the defensive qi by replenishing lung qi and enhancing the body's ability to resist external evil.

Modern scientific research has found that the embryo contains protein, sugar, calcium, vitamins, immune factors, female hormones, progesterone, steroid hormones, gonadotropin, adrenal growth hormone, etc., which can promote the growth and development of the breast, uterus, vagina, and male testicles, and also have positive significance for thyroid cysts. It has significant effects on the treatment of uterine hypoplasia, uterine atrophy, uterine myositis, decreased function, amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, and milk deficiency. It is also effective for tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, anemia, etc. Grinding the powder for oral administration or cleansing enema can prevent measles or relieve symptoms; it also has a certain effect on portal vein cirrhosis ascites and schistosomiasis in the advanced stage of cirrhosis.

Can the placenta be eaten?

Regarding whether embryos can be taken or not, there are currently several main opinions:

1. Embryo contains many trace elements

This organ serves the fetus and transmits nutrients to the fetus, so it is particularly suitable for the body and is a tonic food. It contains 8 types of amino acids and a variety of immunoglobulins, which are not only easy for the body to digest and absorb, but also can enhance immunity and avoid disease troubles.

2. Once heated, the nutrients in the embryo are destroyed

Although embryos contain a lot of gold elements, most people consume them by cooking. However, these gold elements are easily dissolved at high temperatures, and the value is reduced. However, the infectious viruses in them are not easily damaged at high temperatures, so after consumption, not only will they be unable to absorb nutrients, but they will also increase the risk of disease.

3. The embryo leaves and the mother's nutrition is reduced

Once the pregnant mother leaves the body, the embryo's mission is over and its value is further reduced, especially for mature embryos, which contain no other valuable elements except estrogen.