Acanthopanax senticosus has a sedative effect and can be used to treat insomnia; It has antitussive, expectorant and antiasthmatic effects; Can treat leukopenia; It can also be used for adjuvant treatment of cancer. In the aspect of senile diseases, it can dilate blood vessels and increase coronary flow, and can be used for angina pectoris, hyperlipidemia and cerebral thrombosis. It is effective for hypertension and hypotension. Acanthopanax senticosus can also enhance physical strength and improve brain power.

Pharmacology: Compared with ginseng, Acanthopanax senticosus can make the body in a state of enhancing non-specific defense ability, enhance the body's resistance to harmful factors, such as cold, burning, overweight or weightlessness, excessive exercise or forced immobility, radiation, improve blood picture and its indicators, so as to prolong the life of rats. In addition, Acanthopanax senticosus also has the functions of immune mediation, anti-fatigue, anti-hypoxia, anti-aging, reducing the toxicity of anticancer drugs, and promoting nerve conduction. It can improve the recovery effect, reduce blood sugar and blood lipid, and improve diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Acanthopanax senticosus injection can promote collateral circulation and improve the microcirculation of ischemic heart, brain and kidney tissue.