Effects of Lycium Barbarum Root
Lycium barbarum root has effects of antipyretic, hypoglycemic, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, clearing lung heat, etc., but it should be taken after differentiation of symptoms by doctors and should not be taken blindly.
1. Antipyretic Effect After being used as medicine, Lycium barbarum root can play an antipyretic role, helping to restore normal body temperature as soon as possible and improve fever conditions.
2. Hypoglycemic Effect Lycium barbarum root contains natural hypoglycemic components, which can reduce blood sugar levels after consumption. At the same time, it can inhibit the absorption of sugars by the human body, increase insulin sensitivity, and improve high blood sugar conditions.
3. Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding Lycium barbarum root has a sweet taste and cold nature, belonging to the lung, liver, and kidney meridians. Taking it can cool the blood and stop bleeding, improve discomfort caused by blood heat, and also alleviate the phenomenon of hemoptysis.
4. Clearing Lung Heat Due to its cold nature, Lycium barbarum root can clear lung heat, improving discomfort caused by lung heat, cough, and asthma. Besides, it also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which can relieve discomfort caused by heat-toxin-induced ulceration.
However, individuals allergic to Lycium barbarum root should avoid taking it to prevent discomfort after use. If discomfort occurs after taking it, patients are advised to seek medical treatment in a formal hospital.
