The efficacy and function of Tsuchida Shichi

Notoginseng is a relatively common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of Notoginseng? In what aspects of daily life is Notoginseng widely used? Let's take a brief look at Notoginseng.

[Other names] Ginger Panax notoginseng, Bamboo leaf Panax notoginseng

[Source] It is the tuber of the ginger plant Tutianqi . Dig up rhizomes in autumn, winter and spring, wash them, and dry them for later use.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 20 to 30 cm high. The rhizome is irregularly round, aromatic and spicy. The branched tips of the rhizome swell into a spherical shape and new seedlings can grow. The leaves are basal, usually 2 to 3 pieces, shaped like bamboo leaves, with short pointed tips, narrow petioles at the base, and many arc-shaped parallel veins. The flowers are yellow.

[Habitat distribution] Cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi and Jiangxi.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, slightly bitter, warm.

[Functions and indications] Disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling, promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding, promotes qi and relieves pain. Treats pain caused by falls, rheumatic bone pain, vomiting blood, epistaxis, menorrhagia, and insect and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 2 to 3 qian; or soaked in wine. For external use: grind into powder and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Guangzhou Troops

The above describes some ways to eat Tsuchida Shichi. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.