2, the appearance is different, and the shape of acanthopanax bark is irregular. The appearance is grayish brown, with horizontal rectangular lenticels and twisted longitudinal stripes. Cortex Periplocae is rolled into a groove, with grayish brown outer surface and cork falling off in pieces. Cortex Periplocae is derived from the dried root bark of Periploca Periploca. Excavated in spring and autumn, peeled and dried, Acanthopanax senticosus is derived from the dried root bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus.
3, the efficacy is different, Acanthopanax senticosus can treat athlete's foot, and it can also nourish and tonify the kidney. Acanthopanax senticosus can only play a role in strengthening the body and bones.