The efficacy and function of Panax notoginseng

Panax notoginseng is commonly used as a medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of Panax notoginseng itself, so today I will tell you some relevant knowledge about Panax notoginseng.

[Alias] Invincible, Resurrection Ginseng, Three-sided Seven, Bone-setting Pill, Three-step Bone-setting Pill, Three-pi-seven.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Crassulaceae . The whole herb is harvested in summer and used dried or fresh.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, completely glabrous. The rhizome is fleshy and brown. The stem is erect and long with few branches. The flower stem is erect, about 30 to 35 cm high. The leaves are arranged in whorls of 3, sessile, ovate-rhombus, 1.5-3.5 cm long, acute at the apex, broadly cuneate at the base, with irregular blunt teeth or wavy edges. Inflorescence cymose, with many flowers; dioecious; 4 sepals, linear-lanceolate; 4 petals, yellow-green, oblong-lanceolate, 2 mm long; stamens shorter than petals; 4 female carpels, erect. The upper part of the follicle is forked and star-shaped. Seeds narrowly ovate or oblong, brown. Flowering period is from May to June. Fruiting period is July to August.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in humus soil or rock crevices on rocks under mountain forests, often in limestone areas. Distributed in Shaanxi, Henan, Hubei, Sichuan and Gansu.

【Nature and flavor】Astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis, analgesia, tendon strengthening, bone lengthening. Treat injuries from falls and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This is the end of the introduction to the medicinal value of Panax notoginseng. In fact, Panax notoginseng has many different medicinal effects, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.