Understanding of traditonal Chinese medicine flavor effect of inonotus obliquus / 国际中医中药杂志

ABSTRACT

According to the literatures of the former Soviet Union and Russia about inonotus obliquus (commonly known as chaga),and the research progress in the past 20 years in China,and the author's 30-year experience on inonotus obliquus' clinical application,and the records of medicinal properties of birch in ancient China literatures,the potential effect of inonotus obliquus is analyzed according to traditional Chinese medicine theory.It is believed that the taste of inonotus obliquus is slightly bitter and cold.The main effect of inonotus obliquus is strengthening the body resistance,the specific benefits of which include nourishing qi,nourishing blood,nourishingyin,tonifying spleen,invigorating the spleen and stomach,nourishing liver,tonifying kidney and nourish the heart and calm the nerves.The effect of inonotus obliquus also includes eliminate evil (pathogenic factors),with clearing heat and detoxicating,soothing liver and relieving stagnation,and promoting blood circulation and resolving hard lump.