The efficacy and function of rock ginseng

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and rock ginseng is one of them. In order for rock ginseng to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

【Alias】 Rock

[Source] Medicinal material source: the vines and leaves of the Piperaceae plant Rock Ganoderma.

[Original morphology] Rock ginseng is a climbing vine. The old stem is cylindrical, the outer bark is corky and thickened, yellowish brown, with longitudinal grooves; the young stem has fine stripes and obvious lenticels. Leaves are alternate; leaf blades are papery, with dense glandular dots, round-ovate, broadly elliptic or broadly ovate, often oblique, 9-21cm long, 5-12cm wide, with 7-8 veins, 2 pairs of free veins emanating from the midrib, with bases protruding from the base, and obvious reticulation. Flowers are unisexual and dioecious; spike inflorescence is opposite to leaves, 3-4cm long; female bracts are round, about 1mm in diameter, and the petiole is pubescent; ovary is free, with 3-4 stigmas. The berry has an umbilical protrusion at the tip. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse woods or dense woods in valleys and slopes, often clinging to stone walls.

【Properties】 Identification of properties: The stems and branches are slightly curved, with fine longitudinal lines on the surface and wart-like protrusions. The leaves are mostly wrinkled, and become obliquely broadly ovate when flattened, 14-20cm long, 6-12cm wide, with dense tiny glandular dots, glabrous, oblique on both sides of the leaf base, 7-9 veins, 2 pairs of free veins emanating from the midrib, and obvious reticulate veins; the petiole is long and sheath-like at the base. Sometimes you can see spike inflorescences opposite the leaves, which have a fragrant aroma and a slightly spicy taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promotes the flow of qi and relieves pain; stops diarrhea. Mainly used for abdominal distension and pain; diarrhea and abdominal pain; toothache

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of rock ginseng. I hope everyone can follow the doctor's advice when taking it, and at the same time pay attention to exercise to enhance their own resistance.