Effects and functions of Liangsanqi

When it comes to Panax notoginseng, we are all familiar with it. Panax notoginseng is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Panax notoginseng regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

【Other name】 Codonopsis pilosula

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Eryuan Platycodon grandiflorum, a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family.

【Original morphology】 Stem height 30-40cm. Yellow, with fine ridges, glabrous or pubescent beneath, densely glandular pubescent above. The leaves at the lower part of the stem are spoon-shaped, 3-5cm long, 0.4-1.1cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base to form a long petiole, with short tricholoma on the margin and a raised midrib; the leaves at the upper part of the stem are lanceolate, 2-5cm long, 2-8mm wide, obtuse or pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base and a raised midrib. Cymes, with a few to many flowers; bracts lanceolate, 0.5-1cm long, densely glandular hairs; pedicels densely glandular hairs; calyx narrow bell-shaped, 0.8-1cm long, densely glandular hairs, calyx teeth lanceolate-triangular, obtuse at the apex, ciliate at the margin, 10 calyx veins, fused at the apex; petals purple, extending out of the calyx, 4-lobed at the apex, lobes narrow and short, scales elliptic, ears rounded; stamens shorter than petals, anthers yellow; ovary elliptic, styles 3, short linear.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in bushes on hillsides at an altitude of about 2900m.

【Chemical composition】 The whole plant contains ecdysteroid components.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; astringent; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves pain. Mainly used for cold, fever, cough, and trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-6g; or soaked in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above, we have learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Panax notoginseng. I hope everyone can prescribe the right medicine and consume Panax notoginseng correctly in life.