The efficacy and function of Qingyang ginseng

In current clinical practice, Qingyang ginseng is mostly in the form of Qingyang ginseng tablets, which are commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy. It has obvious efficacy and few side effects, and is very popular among patients. In traditional Chinese medicine, Qingyang ginseng is mainly used to treat rheumatism, dizziness and tinnitus. It can also treat diseases such as low back pain. It has extremely high medicinal value and is relatively expensive. It generally grows in Yunnan, Tibet and other regions and is relatively rare. This article introduces the specific effects and functions of Qingyang ginseng. Let’s take a look.

1. The efficacy and function of Qingyang ginseng

[Functions and indications] Nourishes the kidney, calms spasms, and eliminates rheumatism. Treat low back pain, dizziness, tinnitus, epilepsy, rheumatic bone pain, and urticaria.

① "Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions": "Mainly treat rheumatism and leucorrhea."

② "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines": "Detoxification, antispasmodic, anti-rheumatic. Treat rheumatic bone pain, epilepsy, and snake bites."

③ "Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Kunming": "Replenish kidney deficiency, detoxify rabies. Treat dizziness, ear ducks, back pain, heart palpitations, palpitations, urticaria, and rabies bites."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or stew with meat.

2. Introduction to Qingyang Ginseng

[Synonyms] Baishi ginseng, dog poison medicine (Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions), Qingyang ginseng, ground lotus root, small white sedge (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine Selection), dog-nosed medicine, oxtail ginseng (Kunming Folk Commonly Used Herbs).

[Source] It is the root of the Asclepiadaceae plant Qingyang ginseng.

【Plant morphology】Qingyang ginseng

Perennial twining herb, 2 to 5 meters long. The roots are horizontal, cylindrical, enlarged, yellow-brown on the outside, white on the inside, and contain milky juice when broken. The stem is slender, cylindrical and green. The leaves are simple, opposite, triangular-ovate, 3-6 cm long, 2.5-5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cordate at the base, and entire; with long petioles. Umbels axillary; flowers small, yellow-green, 5-lobed. The follicles are diagonal and split along one side. There are many seeds, and the apex has long white hairs. Growing in mixed woods or bushes on hillsides. Distributed in Hunan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan and Tibet.

[Collection] Dig up in autumn, wash, slice and dry.

[Medicinal material] The dried root is cylindrical, about 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter, with a yellow surface, many longitudinal wrinkles, and longitudinal depressions and cracks. The formation layer in the cross section is not obvious, and there are yellow patterns inside. The rhizome is knobby, about 2.5 cm long, with stem scars or residual stems. It is hard but light and not easy to break. Slightly fragrant.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet and spicy, warm.

① "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine Selection": "Sweet and spicy, warm."

② "Common Herbal Medicines Used by the People of Kunming": "Sweet, warm."