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The dried roots of Codonopsis pilosula (France.) Nannf. of Campanulaceae, Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. Modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. of Sichuan. Digging, washing and drying in autumn.

[Distribution of origin]

Codonopsis pilosula: mainly produced in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan and Northeast China.

Codonopsis pilosula: mainly produced in western Sichuan and parts of Gansu.

Chuandangshen: mainly Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou and other provinces.

[Characteristics of medicinal materials]

Codonopsis pilosula: The root is long and cylindrical, slightly curved, with a length of10 ~ 35 cm and a diameter of 0.4 ~ 2 cm. The surface is yellow-brown to grayish-brown, and there are many warty stems and buds at the head of the root. The top of each stem mark is concave and round. There are dense annular transverse stripes under the root head, which are gradually sparse downward, some of which reach half of the total length, and the annular transverse stripes of cultivated products are few or none; All of them have longitudinal wrinkles and scattered transverse lenticels, and there are often dark brown gelatinous substances at the broken branches. The texture is slightly hard or tough, the section is slightly flat, there are cracks or radial textures, the skin is yellowish white to brown, and the wood is yellowish. It has a special aroma and a slightly sweet taste.

Codonopsis pilosula: The surface is yellow-white to grayish-yellow, and the dense annular stripes under the roots often reach more than half of the total length. There are many cracks in the section, the skin is gray to light brown, and the wood is light yellow.

Sichuan Codonopsis pilosula: The surface is grayish yellow to yellowish brown with obvious irregular longitudinal grooves. Soft and firm, with few cracks in the section, yellow-white skin and light yellow wood.

[Main chemical components]

Codonopsis pilosula: contains saponin, inulin, fructose, phytosterol, trace alkaloids, various essential amino acids and trace elements needed by human body. It also contains Taraxacum terpineol acetate (Taraxery 1-acetate), Friedelin, etc.

[Efficacy indication]

Tonifying the middle energizer, invigorating the spleen and benefiting the lung. It can be used for spleen and lung weakness, shortness of breath, palpitation, anorexia, loose stool, deficiency asthma and cough, internal heat to quench thirst, and anemia. 9～30g

Species of ginseng

Mountain ginseng

Ginseng is a rare medicinal material, which is produced in the virgin forest of Changbai Mountain. It mainly grows in the hillside broad-leaved mixed forest with an altitude of 2200-1000 meters and a canopy density of 0.7-0.8. The distribution area generally has the characteristics of humid temperate monsoon climate, and it is mostly born in the east and west Chaoyang. Wild ginseng is the most effective ginseng. Because of its rare yield and remarkable nourishing effect, it enjoys a high reputation in the world and is known as "the fairy grass coming back to life".

red ginseng

Red ginseng: cylindrical or spindle-shaped, with thin branch roots and fibrous roots removed, with reddish brown and translucent surface and occasional opaque dark yellow patches. There are longitudinal grooves and wrinkles, horizontal stripes can be seen at the upper end of the ginseng, and there are 2-3 twisted and crossed branches at the lower part, which are hard, flat in section, horny and reddish brown. Temperate, suitable for people with weak qi and yang deficiency.

White ginseng

White ginseng: The surface is white or light yellow-white, with common button-like crystals, firm and brittle weight, yellow-white cross-section, loose, and some with cracks. It tastes sweeter than other ginseng, and can be dissolved when chewed, but expands rapidly when boiled. Its quality is better with big branches, white color, old skin, long reed, long beard and no trace, and no sugar folding. Suitable for people with deficiency of qi and yin. The combination of the two, yin and yang complement each other, and the curative effect is extraordinary. It can nourish the five internal organs, calm the spirit, calm the soul, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, be happy and puzzle, and prolong life by taking it for a long time. Usage: soak in wine, stew chicken, cook soup and make tea as medicine.

Fresh ginseng

Fresh Ginseng: The high-quality fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain is made of fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain and refined by modern technology. It integrates the advantages of red ginseng, sun-dried ginseng and sugar ginseng, and maintains all the effective components of ginseng.

The high-quality fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain can be directly used as medicine, and can also be made into various health foods and health drinks. Such as ginseng dishes, ginseng cola, ginseng wine, etc. It has a fresh taste, strengthens the body, promotes development and delays aging.

Red ginseng beard

The twig roots and fibrous roots have reddish brown and translucent surfaces, with occasional opaque dark yellow patches. There are longitudinal grooves and wrinkles, horizontal stripes can be seen at the upper end of the ginseng, and there are 2-3 twisted and crossed branches at the lower part, which are hard, flat in section, horny and reddish brown. Temperate, suitable for people with weak qi and yang deficiency.

Ginseng flower

Ginseng flower is mild, sweet and bitter, its nutritional value is 3.2 times higher than ginseng, and it is rich in germanium because of its excellent activity. Therefore, it is praised as a "magic element" by the medical community. It can help eliminate free radicals in the body, improve the internal environment of the body, maintain the normal metabolism of the human body, avoid cell aging, make people energetic and energetic, and at the same time enhance the immunity of the body and prevent tumors. 1, a packet of ginseng flowers (3g content) is brewed with a pot of hot water, which can be brewed repeatedly for 3-4 times for 2-4 people to drink.

Korean ginseng

Effect of Korean ginseng: physical weakness after illness. Prenatal and postpartum weakness. Menopause, loss of appetite and excessive drinking have a special effect on strengthening energy and preventing aging.

Dosage: 25-45g when the therapeutic agent is taken for a short time.

When the tonic is taken for a long time: 8-15g.

Usage: put the above-mentioned amount of ginseng and 1 liter of water, 3 jujubes and 3 grams of ginger slices into a clay pot and boil until the liquid volume is reduced to 1/3, and take it 2-3 times a day.

the northeast sambo

Three treasures in northeast China: ginseng, suitable for people with insufficient qi and yin. The combination of the two, yin and yang complement each other, and the curative effect is extraordinary. It can nourish the five internal organs, calm the spirit, calm the soul, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, be happy and improve intelligence.

Pilose antler: Function: producing sperm and replenishing marrow, nourishing blood, strengthening waist and kidney, strengthening tendons and bones. Herb elixir: Indications: kidney deficiency, impotence, lumbago, leg pain, numbness of limbs, nephritis, cystitis, blood cold in women, leucorrhea with red and white discharge, and rheumatoid arthritis.

transplanted wild ginseng

Yishan ginseng: Yishan ginseng is a young ginseng transplanted into the mountains when collecting ginseng, and then artificially cultivated and grown up after 10-20 years. Yishan ginseng is not as expensive as wild ginseng, but it is also the top grade of ginseng. The difference between Shanyan ginseng and other ginseng (such as red ginseng and white ginseng) is that the efficacy of Shanyan ginseng in the same year is 40-50 times that of other ginseng, which has the functions of nourishing five internal organs and calming down.

Fresh-keeping ginseng

Fresh-keeping Ginseng: Changbai Mountain fresh ginseng is made of Changbai Mountain fresh ginseng, which is refined by modern technology. It integrates the advantages of red ginseng, sun-dried ginseng and sugar ginseng, and maintains all the effective components of ginseng.

The high-quality fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain can be directly used as medicine, and can also be made into various health foods and health drinks. Such as ginseng dishes, ginseng cola, ginseng wine, etc. It has a fresh taste, strengthens the body, promotes development and delays aging.