Medicinal value of Panax notoginseng

Panax notoginseng can be used as a medicine, so you can imagine that its nutritional value is very high. Some special groups cannot eat some foods containing Panax notoginseng, such as pregnant women. We know that their bodies are more sensitive than those of normal people. Therefore, no matter what kind of food it is, as long as it contains nutrients that are not good for pregnant women, it is not recommended to eat it. So it is very important to understand the value of eating.

The nutritional value and functions of different foods are different. Only by understanding them correctly can we use them well. Because foods have these nutritional values ​​and are beneficial to the body, we eat them. So what is the medicinal value of Panax notoginseng?

Panax notoginseng, also known as Sanqi, belongs to the Araliaceae family together with ginseng, so it is also called ginseng Sanqi. It is mainly produced in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a traditional precious medicinal material produced in Yunnan Province. When used raw, it has the remarkable functions of stopping bleeding, strengthening the heart, dispersing blood stasis and promoting new blood, reducing swelling and relieving pain. When used cooked, it has the effects of activating blood circulation, replenishing blood, strengthening the body and replenishing deficiency. Li Shizhen, a famous pharmacist in the Ming Dynasty, recorded it in Compendium of Materia Medica and praised it as "worth more than gold". The Qing Dynasty's pharmaceutical work "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica" said: "Ginseng is the best for replenishing qi, and Panax notoginseng is the best for replenishing blood. They have the same taste and the same effect, so they are called ginseng and Panax notoginseng. They are the most precious of Chinese medicines." The world-famous "Yunnan Baiyao" and "Pian Zaihuang" are made with Panax notoginseng as the main raw material.

Panax notoginseng is a perennial herb that was originally wild but has now been domesticated. Its roots, stems, leaves and flowers can all be used as medicine. The Panax notoginseng usually refers to the dried roots of the Panax notoginseng plant. Scientific research in recent years has confirmed that Panax notoginseng not only contains tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins, the main medicinal ingredient in ginseng, but also contains higher levels than ginseng. The flavonoids contained in Panax notoginseng can regulate blood pressure, dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, reduce cardiac oxygen consumption, and reduce the workload of the myocardium. Clinical practice has proved that Panax notoginseng has a satisfactory effect in treating chest tightness and angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease, and it is also very effective in lowering cholesterol and blood lipids. Therefore, in addition to being a traditional famous medicine for treating bruises and blood stasis, Panax notoginseng is also increasingly widely used as a nourishing health product for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and strengthening the body.

Panax notoginseng is harvested in spring and autumn. The "spring notoginseng" is of the best quality, with large size, heavy weight, good color, and is firm without hollow bubbles. The fewer the number of Panax notoginseng, the higher its value. The Panax notoginseng flower essence processed from Panax notoginseng flowers is a good medicine for cooling blood and moistening dryness, and treating acne. If Panax notoginseng can be used to make soup with meat or chicken, its effectiveness will be doubled.

The main ingredient of Yunnan Baiyao is Panax notoginseng. The roots, stems, flowers and leaves of Panax notoginseng can all be used as medicine. The dietary supplements made from Panax notoginseng, such as "Panax notoginseng Steamed Chicken" and "Panax notoginseng Steamed Pigeon", are well-known at home and abroad and are deeply loved by people. Panax notoginseng and its series of products are sold well in Southeast Asia, and have entered international markets such as Japan, the United States, and Canada. They are traditional export commodities of Yunnan Province. They are sold in Chinese patent medicine stores and major department stores in Kunming. The stores not only sell Panax notoginseng heads, but also convenient raw and cooked Panax notoginseng powder, Panax notoginseng slices, Panax notoginseng salvia tea, Panax notoginseng chicken essence, Panax notoginseng flowers, etc.

The above introduces the medicinal value of Panax notoginseng. Its nutritional value is very high, so it is made into medicine to treat some diseases. It is actually a kind of plant. It is a good choice for treating coronary heart disease and can also treat some patients with angina pectoris. For young children, it can be an effective treatment for acne. Therefore, it is important to understand it so that you can use it in a targeted manner.