The efficacy and function of pearl ginseng leaves

The Chinese medicinal herb Ginseng Leaf is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ginseng leaves, so let’s talk about it below.

【Other names】 Ginseng leaves, Ginseng leaves

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Araliaceae plant Glehnia littoralis.

[Original form] Pearl ginseng, perennial herb, about 80cm tall. The rhizome is beaded, hence the name beaded ginseng. The internodes are usually slender like ropes; sometimes some nodes are densely grown in a whip-like shape, with 3-5 palmate compound leaves arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem; the petiole is about 9cm long; there are usually 5 leaflets, smaller on both sides, with petiolules 5-7cm long, long and gradually pointed at the tip, nearly round or wedge-shaped at the base, with fine serrations on the edges, and scattered prickles on the edges and both sides. The umbel is single, sometimes with 1 or more umbels underneath; the flowers are small, light green; the calyx has 5 sharp teeth at the tip; the petals are 5, ovate-triangular, with pointed tips; the stamens are 5, and the filaments are short; the ovary is inferior, and the styles are usually 2 and separate. The fruit is a drupe-like berry, spherical in shape, bright red when ripe. Flowering period is July-August, and fruiting period is August-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in the shade and wet places of bamboo forests on hillsides or in mixed woods at an altitude of 1800-3500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly sweet; slightly cold

【Meridian】 Lung; Stomach; Heart

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves summer heat; promotes the production of body fluids and moistens the throat. Heat damages body fluids; thirst; bone steaming and fatigue fever; wind-fire toothache; dry throat; hoarseness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-12g; or soak in boiling water.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine ginseng leaves. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.