Panax ginseng - a medicinal plant that increases energy and heals wounds

The ginseng plant is used both as an ornamental plant and as a vegetable eaten with some dishes; in addition, the plant is also used as medicine.

Polyscias fruticosa (L…) Harms, the same family as the famous ginseng (Korean ginseng) (Araliaceae family).

Polyscias fruticosa is a small, perennial plant, 0.8-1.5m high, with a smooth stem without thorns and many branches. The leaves are triple-pinnate, 20-40cm long. The compound leaf blades have deep lobes and uneven serrated edges. When crushed, the leaves have a fragrant smell.

The inflorescence is a short panicle, consisting of many single umbels. Each umbel bears many small flowers with short stalks. The flowers are ovoid, white with 5 petals, 2mm long, with 5 stamens with short and thin filaments, the lower ovary has 2 cells with pale white margins. The flat, silvery white fruit is 3-4mm long, 1mm thick, with a persistent style.

Panax ginseng is a medicinal plant with many health benefits.

The tonic effect of ginseng

In the past 40-50 years, many scientists around the world have paid attention to the tonic and body-nourishing effects of many plants in the same family as ginseng. Some plants in this family provide famous tonics and have been used by our people for a long time, such as ginseng, ivy, and notoginseng.

Polyscias fruticosa also has a tonic effect like many of its relatives. In the past, during festivals, wrestling competitions were often held. Before the competition, wrestlers would crush Polyscias fruticosa leaves with water to drink to increase their endurance and not get tired while wrestling for a long time.

The main part used as medicine is the root, taken from plants that are 3 years old or older. People often dig up the roots of the ginseng plant in the fall or winter because at this time the active ingredient is concentrated in the roots and the roots are softer.

The dug up roots are washed to remove dirt and sand, chopped and then dried or oven-dried. They can also be soaked in wine and ginger and roasted to make them fragrant. In addition to the roots, people also use the stems and leaves of the Polyscias fruticosa.

In previous years, Vietnamese scientists (Military Medical Institute) also had many research projects using ginseng as a tonic, increasing labor capacity for people with good results. As a tonic, it causes good appetite, good sleep, weight gain, helps the body recover quickly after surgery or serious illness.

Polyscias fruticosa is quite safe to use. The average dose is 0.25-0.50g at a time, 2-3 times a day, used in the form of powder (roasted, crushed, sifted into fine powder), pills, or medicinal wine.

Polyscias fruticosa and other uses

Wound treatment: Crush the leaves of the Polyscias fruticosa and apply to the injured area.

Preventing convulsions in children: Take young and old leaves of Polyscias fruticosa, dry them, then place them in pillows or spread them on the bed for the child to lie on.

Nourishing and appetizer (thanks to the effectiveness of ginseng root in increasing vitality, endurance and body's endurance): Choose to use one of the following methods: Take 150g of dried ginseng root, slice, do not roast, grind into powder, soak in 1,000ml of 35 - 40 degree rice wine, for 7 - 10 consecutive days (shake well once a day) drink 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals, each time drink 5 - 10ml.

Cure back pain, knee pain (also cures rheumatism): Use 20-30g of ginseng stem and branch, boil to get water, divide into 3 times to drink during the day. Can also combine with mimosa root, chrysanthemum and licorice vine.

Unclog milk ducts: 30-40g of ginseng root, boil with 500ml of water until 250ml remains, divide into 2-3 hot doses to drink during the day, drink continuously for 2-3 days.

According to Alobacsi.vn