The efficacy and function of Yunnan five-leaf ginseng

Yunnan five-leaf ginseng is a medicinal material that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of Yunnan five-leaf ginseng.

【Alias】

Erkak

【source】

Medicinal material source: The root of the Araliaceae plant Yunnanensis.

[Original form]

Shrub, 1-3m tall. Pinnate compound leaves, alternate; petiole 2-12cm long; leaflets 5, papery, broadly ovate, 5-7.5cm long, 3.5-5.5cm wide, obtuse or acute at apex, rounded base, glabrous on both sides, serrated at margin, petiolules absent or 5mm long, terminal petiolules about 4cm long; 6 pairs of lateral veins. The raceme is terminal, 15-20 cm long, composed of several umbels, with a pedicel about 2 cm long; the calyx has 5 lobes; the petals are 5; the stamens are 5; the ovary is inferior, 5-chambered, and the styles are fused into a column. The fruit is spherical, flattened, and has 5 ribs.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown in sparse shrub forests.

【Nature and flavor】

Slightly spicy; bitter; slightly warm

【Function and indications】

Promote blood circulation and set bones. Mainly used for back pain caused by overwork; fractures caused by falls

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or grind it into powder and apply it.

【Discussions by Various Schools】

"Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root bark and stem bark: mainly used to treat fractures.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of Yunnan five-leaf ginseng. I hope it can help all friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of Yunnan five-leaf ginseng are very powerful. Therefore, Yunnan five-leaf ginseng can be used in daily life to better promote physical health.