Unexpected benefits of Panax notoginseng flowers

When it comes to Panax notoginseng, most people know about the root used as medicine, but the flower buds of Panax notoginseng are also a medicinal ingredient that is equally effective in treating diseases.

Panax notoginseng is still referred to by many as the "billion-dollar plant." All parts of the plant are used in medicine and have relatively high economic value.

Besides the root, which is one of the valuable medicinal herbs commonly used, the flowers of Panax notoginseng were also studied and used by people in the past.

According to MSc. Pharmacist Phan Van Hieu, Director of Research and Development at CVI Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Joint Stock Company, different parts of the Panax notoginseng plant have different medicinal values, with the root and flowers being well-known medicinal herbs that have long been sought after by many people.

Panax notoginseng has effects such as lowering blood pressure, calming nerves, and reducing blood lipids... The flowers of Panax notoginseng can be drunk as a substitute for tea and taste delicious.

Panax notoginseng flowers contain ginseng compounds Rb1 and Rb2, have a sweet taste and cooling properties, and are very effective in relieving heat, lowering blood pressure, and calming the nerves. They are often used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, dizziness, vertigo in vestibular disorders, and cerebral circulatory insufficiency.

Panax notoginseng flowers have many health benefits. (Photo: Archival image)

According to traditional Chinese medicine experts, traditional medicine has also acknowledged the benefits of Panax notoginseng flowers in strengthening health, combating fatigue, stimulating appetite for those with poor appetite, overwork, or excessive sweating;

Good for the nervous system, regulates sleep, promotes sound and deep sleep, prevents teeth grinding and frequent dreaming during sleep. In addition, Panax notoginseng flowers also have the effect of preventing cancer, treating liver disease, blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc.

For women who have just given birth and have low milk supply, drinking this is very beneficial for increasing milk production.

According to Pharmacist Phan Van Hieu, Panax notoginseng flower tea can be drunk at any time to both treat illnesses and improve overall health. Use 1-3 grams of Panax notoginseng flowers daily, brewed in boiling water and drunk like tea until the sweet and bitter taste is gone.

To use ginseng flower buds effectively, you need to choose a quality product because many places sell them on the market, but not all of them offer good quality.

It's best to use unopened flowers, dry them, and package them for later use.

It is known that young Panax notoginseng buds are very rare on the market because this plant is mainly processed in dried or powdered form. Panax notoginseng flowers are mainly found in Lao Cai.

In Vietnam, two types of dried and powdered Panax notoginseng buds are commonly available, with prices ranging from 150,000 to 1,000,000 VND per kilogram.

Fresh produce is particularly scarce; customers have to go directly to the farm to buy it, or even place orders in advance.

Responding to consumer demand for Panax notoginseng, imported products have also appeared on the market. The cheaper products are imported from China.

Chinese Panax notoginseng flower buds are boiled once, so after drying they turn dark brown. In contrast, the domestically produced product, which is sun-dried or oven-dried, will remain green and retain its stem.

The product, once ground into powder, will be very difficult to distinguish.

Therefore, to avoid ambiguity regarding its origin and to maximize the benefits of Panax notoginseng flowers, people should use fresh flowers.

According to Alobacsi.vn