Overview of the efficacy and functions of lily

Lily is a plant with the same origin as medicine and food. It has both edible and medicinal value. Its functions mainly include moistening the lungs and relieving cough, calming the mind, beautifying the skin and enhancing immunity. Among them, moistening the lungs, relieving cough and calming the nerves and promoting sleep are the core functions, while beautification and immune regulation are auxiliary functions. Lily is rich in polysaccharides, alkaloids, vitamins and other ingredients, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, health-preserving meals and skin care products. The following will give a detailed description of its core functions, ingredient analysis, applicable groups and common products.

Moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough: the core medicinal value of lily

Lily has been used to relieve dryness and cough since ancient times, especially in the treatment of dry cough with little phlegm or chronic bronchitis. According to the traditional Chinese medicine classic "Compendium of Materia Medica", lily can "tonify the body and replenish qi, moisten the lungs and calm the heart", and its mucilage component can protect the respiratory mucosa and relieve dry throat. Modern research shows that in liliesLily saponinIt has anti-inflammatory effects and can inhibit the cough reflex (Source: "Chinese Pharmacopoeia"). For example, Lanzhou lily, as an authentic medicinal material, is often processed into lily powder or honey lily, which is used for lung nourishing and dietary therapy.

Calming the mind and calming the mind: improving sleep and mood

The calming effect of lily and its contentcolchicineRelated to alkaloids, it can mildly regulate the central nervous system and relieve anxiety and insomnia. Zhang Lu, a physician from the Qing Dynasty, mentioned in "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" that lily "controls evil qi, abdominal distension and heartache, facilitates urination and defecation, and nourishes spleen yin". In clinical practice, lily is often combined with lotus seeds and jujube seeds to make soothing decoctions or teas. For example, Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s “Baihe Anshen Oral Liquid” is formulated based on this formula and is suitable for people with mild sleep disorders.

Auxiliary role in beauty and immune regulation

Lily is rich in vitamin C and polysaccharides, which can resist oxidation and promote skin collagen synthesis. Some skin care products add lily extract to brighten skin tone (such as Xiangyi Herbal Lily High Moisturizing Series). In addition, its polysaccharide component can activate macrophages and enhance the body's immunity, but it requires long-term consumption to be effective. It should be noted that lily is slightly cold in nature, so those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat it in small amounts, or it can be combined with red dates and ginger to neutralize the cold nature.

Summary and product recommendations

Lily has multiple functions, but it needs to be used rationally according to your body constitution. Moistening the lungs and calming the nerves are its main directions, while beauty and immune enhancement need to be combined with other conditioning methods. Common products on the market include medicinal materials (dried lily), food (lily porridge, lily cake) and skin care products. Consumers can choose according to their needs. Here are some examples of branded products:

Citing sources: 1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition; 2. "Compendium of Materia Medica" (Li Shizhen); 3. Beijing Tongrentang product instructions; 4. Ingredient description on the official website of Xiangyi Materia Medica.