1, aphrodisiac effect
The experiment shows that Cuscuta chinensis can obviously improve the sexual activity of Drosophila melanogaster and increase its mating rate, and its effect is positively correlated with dose concentration. The water decoction of Semen Cuscutae can significantly increase the body weight, kidney weight, thymus weight, white blood cell count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin and superoxide dismutase activity in mice with yang deficiency.
2, the role of endocrine
It has been reported that the water extract of Semen Cuscutae can increase the weight of anterior pituitary, ovary and uterus in female rats by gavage, but it has no effect on the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in plasma. Compared with the control group, the number of HCG/LH receptors in rat ovary increased and the Ka value decreased.
3. Influence on heart rate and blood pressure
Soy sauce, soaking agent and Cuscuta tincture can enhance the contractility of toad heart in vitro. The former can increase the heart rate, while the latter two can decrease it. If given intravenously to anesthetized dogs, this infusion can lower blood pressure.
4. Delay the formation of cataract.
The results showed that the aqueous extract of Semen Cuscutae could delay the formation of galactose-induced cataract in rats, and the clear rate of lens was 33.3%. The mechanism is that Semen Cuscutae can reduce the activity of aldose reductase, enhance the activities of polyol dehydrogenase, hexokinase and glucose 6- phosphate dehydrogenase, and inhibit and correct the abnormal changes of enzymes in the lens of cataract rats.
5. Other functions
The whole water extract of Semen Cuscutae 1g/kg can obviously reduce the excitability and convulsion caused by electrical stimulation, enhance the anesthetic effect of phenobarbital on mice under hypoxia and prolong the survival time. The extract can antagonize the excitability caused by amphetamine and show obvious analgesic activity.
Second, the introduction of Cuscuta chinensis
1, dodder (scientific name: dodder? Lamentations for Jeremiah), alias Zen Zhen, Bean Parasitic, Bean Rebecca, Yellow Silk, Yellow Silk Cane, Spatholobus suberectus, Golden Silk Cane, etc. Annual parasitic herbs. Stems twining, yellow, slender, leafless. Spherical capsule, almost completely surrounded by persistent corolla. 2-49 seeds, light brown, oval, about 65438 0 mm long, rough surface.
2. Distributed in China, Iran, Afghanistan, Japan, North Korea, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Australia. Born on the edge of fields, sunny slopes, roadside shrubs or sand dunes at an altitude of 200-3000 meters, it is usually parasitic on many plants such as Leguminosae, Compositae and Tribulus.
3. This species is a harmful weed in soybean production area, and it is also harmful to flax, ramie, peanuts, potatoes and other crops. Seeds used as medicine have the functions of nourishing liver and kidney, benefiting essence, strengthening yang and stopping diarrhea.
Extended data:
Cuscuta chinensis soaked in wine
1, Semen Cuscutae can not only be used as medicine, but also be soaked in water or made into small pills to achieve the same effect. In addition, there is another way, that is, soaking wine with Semen Cuscutae, which can better play the role of Semen Cuscutae.
2. Semen Cuscutae is the main raw material for soaking wine. With the heat of wine and long-term soaking, all nutrients of Cuscuta chinensis can be dissolved in wine. Cuscuta tea contains a variety of nutrients, including a variety of amino acids, vitamin A substances, carotene and so on, which can provide a lot of nutrition for the human body and play a variety of functions.
Many people like to drink a small glass of wine in cold weather, which can warm their bodies and help them. It is not only good for health, but also can prevent some diseases.
References:
Dodder Baidu encyclopedia