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Stewed chicken with Gastrodia elata is a common practice. Gastrodia elata is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, and chicken is also extremely nutritious. The elderly, sick, and infirm people often eat chicken stewed with Gastrodia elata to supplement their nutrition. Efficacy and functions of Gastrodia elata: Anticonvulsant effect: Gastrodia elata water has certain curative effects on facial nerve convulsions, limb numbness, hemiplegia, epilepsy, etc. Gastrodia elata water also has the effect of relieving smooth muscle spasm, angina pectoris and biliary colic. Calming the liver and calming wind: Gastrodia water can nourish blood and calm wind, and can treat headaches and dizziness caused by blood deficiency and liver wind. Gastrodia water can also be used for convulsions, epilepsy, and tetanus in children. Prevent Alzheimer's disease: Gastrodia elata water can reduce cerebral vascular resistance in blood vessels, increase cerebral blood flow, and improve cerebral circulation. Gastrodia elata water is mainly used for limb numbness, hemiplegia, stroke sequelae and Parkinson's syndrome. Reduce blood pressure: Taking Gastrodia elata water for a long time can calm the liver and replenish qi, sharpen the waist and knees, and strengthen muscles and bones. Gastrodia elata water can also increase peripheral and coronary blood flow, which has a protective effect on the heart.
