The efficacy and function of yellow ginseng

Yellow ginseng is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

【Other name】 Hairy grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Acanthaceae plant.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb with sticky hairs and pseudo-pointed stamens, with erect stems, 70-100cm high. The whole plant is densely covered with glandular hairs and secretes a large amount of mucus. Simple leaves are opposite; sessile; the leaves are oblong, 4-9cm long, 2-5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, rounded at the base, and with sparse shallow teeth on the edges. The raceme is borne on the upper part of the stems and branches, with flowers opposite; bracts are leaf-like; flowers are purple; calyx is 5-lobed; flowers are tubular, with 5 lobes at the apex; there are 4 stamens, didyna, the base of the filaments is connected by thin hydrazine, and the inner surface of the tube has 2 rows of short hairs. The capsule has horns.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in cracks in mountain rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Replenishing Qi and blood. Main symptoms: physical weakness; dizziness; bleeding due to trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of yellow ginseng, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.