What does psoralen do?
Recently, psoralen, as a traditional Chinese medicinal material, has once again become the focus of heated discussions on the Internet. Many netizens are curious about its efficacy and uses. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the role of psoralen in detail, and present relevant information in structured data.
1. Basic introduction to psoralen
Psoralen, also known as Poguzhi and Heiguzi, is the dried and mature fruit of the leguminous plant Psoralen. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, psoralen is warm in nature and pungent in taste, and returns to the kidney and spleen meridians. It has the effects of warming the kidneys and supporting yang, absorbing qi and relieving asthma, and warming the spleen and stopping diarrhea. The following are the main ingredients of psoralen:
| Ingredient name | function |
|---|---|
| psoralen | Promote melanin production, often used to treat vitiligo |
| Isopsoralen | Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory |
| volatile oil | Improve blood circulation |
2. The main functions of psoralen
1.Warming the kidneys and supporting yang: Psoralen is often used to treat symptoms such as cold pain in the waist and knees, impotence and spermatorrhea caused by insufficient kidney yang. Recently on social platforms, many Chinese medicine health accounts have recommended psoralen soaked in wine or used in combination with other medicinal materials.
2.Treat Vitiligo: Psoralen is a commonly used pharmaceutical ingredient in the treatment of vitiligo, which can stimulate the production of melanocytes. The following is the relevant data on the treatment of vitiligo by psoralen that has been hotly discussed among netizens recently:
| discussion topic | heat index |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness of psoralen in treating vitiligo | 85% |
| How to use psoralen externally | 78% |
| Psoralen side effects | 65% |
3.Improve respiratory system: Psoralen's qi-relieving and asthma-relieving effect has a certain relieving effect on chronic bronchitis and asthma. Recently, in the health self-media, there has been a lot of discussion about the therapeutic formula of psoralen combined with walnut kernels.
4.Enhance immunity: Research shows that psoralen extract can improve the body's immune function, which is highly consistent with the recent hot search topic of "improving immunity".
3. Precautions when using psoralen
Although psoralen is effective, improper use may cause adverse reactions. The following are the things that netizens are most concerned about recently:
| Things to note | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Dosage control | 3-9 grams per day. Excessive dosage may cause dry mouth and dizziness. |
| Taboo groups | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, and pregnant women |
| Photosensitivity reaction | Avoid exposure to strong light after use, as it may cause skin allergies |
4. Market status of psoralen
According to recent e-commerce platform data, sales of psoralen-related products are showing an upward trend:
| product type | Monthly sales growth | average price |
|---|---|---|
| Psoralen medicinal material | +32% | 25-50 yuan/100g |
| Psoralen tincture | +45% | 30-80 yuan/bottle |
| Psoralen health tea | +28% | 50-120 yuan/box |
5. Expert opinions
Recently, many Chinese medicine experts expressed their opinions on psoralen on social media:
1. Professor Wang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out: "The warming and tonic effect of psoralen is indeed significant, but it needs to be used based on syndrome differentiation. It is not recommended for healthy people to take it for a long time."
2. Director Li of the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminded: "It takes 3-6 months for psoralen to treat vitiligo to be effective, and patients should have reasonable expectations."
Conclusion
As a traditional Chinese medicine, psoralen has been confirmed by modern medicine for its functions of warming the kidneys, supporting yang, and treating skin diseases. With renewed interest in traditional Chinese medicine, psoralen's popularity continues to rise. However, be sure to follow medical advice when using it and avoid blindly following the trend. In the future, with the deepening of research, the application prospects of psoralen will be broader.
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