The efficacy and function of Ox Gallbladder Ginseng

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Ox Gallbladder Panax notoginseng is one of them. In order for the cow gall bladder 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.

【English name】 Yunnan Hemipilia

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuber of the orchid plant Orchidaceae.

[Original form] Yunnan tongue orchid, terrestrial plant, 13-17cm tall. The tuber is oblong. The stem has one leaf near the base, the leaf blade is cordate, broadly ovate or broadly cordate, 2.5-4.5cm long, about 3-6cm wide, with a short pointed or obtuse tip, a cordate base, and clasping the stem. The raceme is 5-13cm long, often with 8-10 flowers; the bracts are lanceolate, shorter than the ovary; the flowers are red or purple-red; the middle sepal is boat-shaped, ovate, about 6mm long, about 3mm wide, with short tips or obtuse, and 5 veins; the lateral sepals are obliquely ovate, 6.5mm long, 4mm wide, obtuse at the apex, and 5 veins; the petals are ovate-triangular, shorter than the sepals, and have 5 veins; the lip is the same length as the lateral sepals, 3 deeply lobed or 3 shallowly lobed, with 2 calluses at the base near the spur mouth; the shape and size of the middle lobe and the lateral lobes vary greatly, the middle lobe is often oblong, with irregular teeth at the apex and margins; the spur is about 12mm long, nearly cylindrical, with a wide base and an obtuse apex.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides or valleys at an altitude of 2300-3500m.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bland; neutral

【Meridian】 Kidney meridian

【Functions and indications】Nourish the kidney and act as a diuretic. Mainly used for edema caused by nephritis; stranguria; soreness of waist and knees due to kidney deficiency; hernia

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root: has the function of tonifying the kidney and promoting diuresis. Used for hernia, gonorrhea, and kidney disease.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the description above, we know what Ox Gallbladder Ginseng is and what effects it has. The medicinal value of Ox Gallbladder Ginseng is very high, it is beneficial to improve the immune system and is a worthy choice for us.