The efficacy and function of small ginseng

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Panax ginseng?

[Source] It is the root of Codonopsis pilosula, a plant of the Campanulaceae family . Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The tubers are plump, inverted conical, white in flesh, and have fibrous roots. There are 1 to 2 stems, which are inclined or climbing, and are densely covered with white soft hairs. The leaves are opposite, with short petioles, ovate, 1.8-2.5 cm long when young, obtuse at the apex, rounded at the base, entire, dark green above, grayish white beneath. Flowers are solitary, corolla is bell-shaped, 5-lobed; stamens are 6. Capsule dehiscent between sepals.

[Habitat distribution] Mostly grow at the foot of high mountain slopes.

【Nature and flavor】Warm in nature, sweet in taste.

【Functions and indications】Replenishes weakness.

[Additional prescription] To treat night sweats due to qi deficiency: 3 to 5 qian of small ginseng and 2 qian of inverted pot. Steam the chicken and eat.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This article ends here on the medicinal value of small ginseng. In fact, small ginseng has many different medicinal effects, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.