The efficacy and function of Longxu Ginseng[Picture]

Dragon's beard ginseng [picture] is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. The medicinal history of Dragon's beard ginseng [picture] is very long. Many ancient medical books have records of Dragon's beard ginseng [picture]. Dragon's beard ginseng [picture] has good edible value and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

[Source] It is the root of Physalis spinulosa, a plant of the Solanaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30 to 50 cm high. The stem is erect, green, pubescent, and branched at the top. Leaves are alternate; ovate, pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire or wavy, with ciliate margins, scattered fine hairs on the surface and veins, and petiolate. The flowers are small, solitary in leaf axils, and petiolate; the calyx is short-bell-shaped, 5-lobed, slightly fleshy, with thorn-like protrusions; the corolla is short, bell-shaped, and 5-lobed; there are 5 stamens, inserted at the base of the corolla; the ovary is 2-chambered, with many ovules. The berries are enlarged, green, and enclosed in an enlarged, fleshy persistent calyx. There are many seeds, which are nearly flat and brown, with reticular protrusions on the surface. The flowering period is summer. Fruiting period is late autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Growing wild among weeds on hillsides.

[Properties] The roots are fleshy, the main root is conical, with many branch roots at the base, which are clustered. The branch roots are slender, light brown after drying, and have wrinkles on the surface.

【Functions and indications】 "Nanjing Folk Herbs": "As a tonic, it can treat symptoms such as asthenia."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Nanjing Folk Herbs".

I believe that through the detailed introduction of Longxu Ginseng [Picture] in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of Longxu Ginseng [Picture]. I hope this helps you all.