The plant kingdom’s little health helper! 9 benefits of Cissus quadrangularis

Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, but did he ever taste this herb? Today I want to share with you a medicinal plant: "Euphrasia officinalis". Most people have probably only heard that it has ingredients that aid weight loss, but in fact it has many health benefits. Let's get to know this little health helper!

According to the foreign news website Organic Facts, Cissus quadrangularis Linn, a member of the grape family, is scientifically known as "Cissus quadrangularis Linn". Its origins are mostly in India, Sri Lanka, Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Southeast Asia and other places. The therapeutic effects of Cissus quadrangularis Linn have been recorded in the ancient "Ayurvedic therapy". In the past, research on it was mostly focused on weight loss, but as more and more experts have invested in research, they have discovered that in addition to effectively inhibiting starch absorption, Cissus quadrangularis Linn has many more benefits that are beneficial to human health.

[9 benefits of Psoralea corylifolia]

1. Control weight: There are special ingredients in plants that can help suppress appetite and stimulate the body to increase metabolism and burn calories. Therefore, they have become a favorite of many health products.

2. Anti-inflammatory advantage: The special anti-inflammatory compounds in the four-angled citrus can reduce swelling, irritation and other allergic reactions in the human body. In particular, studies have shown that it is especially effective in alleviating hemorrhoids.

3. Respiratory tract: Psoralea corylifolia has steroid-like ingredients that can help relieve asthma and respiratory tract-related diseases.

4. Prevent diabetes: Four-angled citronella can help regulate blood sugar in the body and maintain glucose and insulin concentrations. In addition to effectively controlling and reducing calorie intake, it also becomes an assistant in preventing diabetes.

5. Immune system: The ascorbic acid contained in Psoralea corylifolia can give the body an extra shield to defend against foreign viruses and pathogens. In fact, ascorbic acid is what we often call vitamin C, which is very helpful in improving immunity!

6. Dental and bone health: Studies have found that Psoralea corylifolia can stimulate the growth of osteoblasts in the body. Therefore, this plant was often used as a herbal medicine to accelerate wound healing for patients with fractures. It also has the effect of strengthening the health of organs such as teeth.

7. Menstrual health care: Women often have abdominal cramps and bloating during their menstrual period, as well as emotional instability due to hormonal imbalance. Four-angled powdery vine can relieve menstrual pain and reduce women's discomfort.

8. Cardiovascular health: Helps lower bad cholesterol in the human body and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure.

9. Treating wounds: Collagen components can help build muscle tissue, blood vessels and arteries, and vitamin C components can also help tissue growth and repair. Four-angled citrus can also be used as an herb for emergency wound healing.

Note: There is no report on the allergenic effect of Cissus quadrangularis, but some people may experience mild headaches, nausea, flatulence and other symptoms, especially those who are first exposed to or eat it. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor or expert before taking herbal plants. In addition, there are products on the market that contain Cissus quadrangularis ingredients. The Executive Yuan Department of Health has also announced that the daily consumption limit is less than 300 mg, and the warning words "Pregnant women, young children and adolescents in the growth and development period should not use" should be clearly marked in Chinese. Consumers should pay close attention~