Panax ginseng - a medicinal plant that boosts energy and heals wounds.

The Aralia plant is used both as an ornamental plant and as a vegetable to accompany some dishes; in addition, the plant is also used for medicinal purposes.

The scientific name of the plant Polyscias fruticosa (L…) Harms is the same family as the famous ginseng (Korean ginseng) (Araliaceae family).

Panax notoginseng is a small, perennial plant, 0.8-1.5m tall, with a smooth, thornless stem and many branches. Its leaves are compound, triply pinnately divided, 20-40cm long. The leaf blade has deep lobes and irregularly serrated edges. When crushed, the leaves emit a fragrant aroma.

The inflorescence is a short, conical cluster composed of many simple umbels. Each umbel bears many small flowers with short stalks. The flowers have 5 white, egg-shaped petals, 2 mm long, with 5 stamens with short, slender filaments; the inferior ovary has 2 chambers with pale white margins. The fruit is a flattened, silvery-white capsule, 3-4 mm long and 1 mm thick, bearing a persistent style.

Panax notoginseng is a medicinal plant with many health benefits.

The energizing effects of the Gynura procumbens plant.

Over the past 40-50 years, many scientists worldwide have paid attention to the tonic and nourishing effects of several plants in the same family as ginseng. Some plants in this family yield well-known medicinal herbs that have been used for centuries in Vietnam, such as ginseng, Acanthopanax senticosus, and Panax notoginseng.

Ginseng also has tonic effects like many of its relatives. In the past, during festivals, wrestling competitions were often held, and before competing, wrestlers would crush ginseng leaves with water to drink to increase their stamina and avoid fatigue during long wrestling matches.

The main medicinal part is the root, harvested from plants that are three years old or older. The roots of the Aralia plant are usually dug up in the autumn or winter because the active ingredients are concentrated in the roots at this time, and the roots are softer.

The roots are dug up, washed to remove soil and sand, chopped into small pieces, and then dried in the sun or in a drying machine. They can also be soaked in alcohol and ginger and roasted to enhance the aroma. Besides the roots, the stem and leaves of the Aralia plant are also used.

In previous years, Vietnamese scientists (from the Military Medical Institute) also conducted many studies using the plant Panax notoginseng as a tonic to increase energy and improve work capacity, with good results. It acts as a tonic, promoting appetite, improving sleep, increasing weight, and helping the body recover quickly after surgery or serious illness.

The herb *Tinospora cordifolia* is quite safe to use. The average dose is 0.25-0.50g at a time, taken 2-3 times a day, in the form of powder (roasted, finely ground, and sieved), tablets, or medicinal wine.

Ginseng and its other uses

Treating wounds: Crush the leaves of the *Tinospora cordifolia* plant and apply them to the wound.

Preventing seizures in children: Take young and mature leaves of the *Centella asiatica* plant, dry them, and then place them in the pillow or spread them on the bed for the child to lie on.

Nourishing and stimulating appetite (thanks to the effectiveness of the roots of the Aralia plant in enhancing vitality, stamina, and endurance): Choose one of the following methods: Take 150g of dried, sliced ​​Aralia roots, without processing or grinding them into powder, and soak them in 1000ml of 35-40 degree rice wine for 7-10 consecutive days (shake well once daily). Drink twice a day, 30 minutes before meals, 5-10ml each time.

Treatment for back pain and knee pain (including rheumatism): Use 20-30g of the stem and branches of the *Tinospora cordifolia* plant, decoct it in water, and divide the resulting liquid into three doses to drink throughout the day. It can be combined with the roots of the *Mimosa pudica* plant, *Chrysanthemum indicum*, and licorice vine.

To clear blocked milk ducts: Boil 30-40g of Centella asiatica root in 500ml of water until only 250ml remains. Divide into 2-3 portions and drink hot throughout the day for 2-3 consecutive days.

According to Alobacsi.vn