1, the difference between Scrophularia and American ginseng

Scrophularia is bitter, sweet, salty and cold. It has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, purging fire and detoxicating, and belongs to the category of drugs for clearing heat and cooling blood. Often decocted, it can be used to treat yin injury caused by excessive heat, blood-heat spots, sore throat, furuncle poison, etc.

American ginseng is American ginseng. Sweet and cold, it has the functions of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, clearing fire and promoting fluid production. Although its power of invigorating qi is not as good as ginseng, its power of nourishing yin and promoting fluid production is stronger than ginseng. Because it can not only benefit qi but also produce fluid, it is most suitable for those with deficiency of both qi and yin, mainly yin deficiency. This product is cold, and it is not easy to produce side effects such as nosebleeds.

2. The difference between bitter and bitter herbs participating in Radix Scrophulariae.

Bitter Scrophularia, scientific name of traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried whole grass of Scrophulariaceae. Bitter taste and cold nature. Has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and relieving swelling and pain. Commonly used for wind-heat cold, sore throat, laryngitis, mumps, abdominal pain, dysentery, traumatic injury, furuncle and snake bite. Enter lung, stomach and liver meridians.

Scrophularia, a traditional Chinese medicine. It is a herb of Scrophulariaceae, which can reach more than 1 meter. There are several branches, which are spindle-shaped or carrot-shaped, and the thickness can reach more than 3 cm. It is sweet, bitter and salty, slightly cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, nourishing yin and reducing fire, detoxifying and resolving hard mass. Enter spleen, stomach and kidney meridians.

Scrophularia is distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and southern Yunnan. From India to the Philippines. Born in a sparse forest and barren land at an altitude of 750- 1400 meters.

Scrophularia is born in bamboo forests, streams, jungles and tall grasses below the altitude of 1700 meters. Hebei (South), Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi (South), Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Guizhou and Sichuan.

3. Processing method of Radix Scrophulariae

Source: Radix Scrophulariae is the dried root of Scrophulariaceae. Excavate when the stems and leaves wither in winter. Remove the rhizome, bud, fibrous root and sediment, dry or dry until semi-dry, pile up for 3-6 days and then dry or dry again, and repeat this for several times until it is completely dry.

Ancient cooking: During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Liu and Song Dynasties, there was a method of steaming cattails with heavy intervals (Lei Gong). In the Song Dynasty, there were baking methods (generally recorded) and frying methods (Bian Que). In the Ming Dynasty, methods such as steaming wine (introduction), washing wine (Cui Yan) and micro-frying (Yaohan) were added. In the Qing Dynasty, processing methods such as wine soaking (the key) and wine frying (adding luster) were added.

Modern processing: take the original medicinal materials, remove impurities and reed heads, separate from each other, wash and moisten them thoroughly, or put them in a steaming container, steam them thoroughly, slice them and dry them in the sun. Sift out the debris.

Is Danshen American ginseng?

Salvia miltiorrhiza and American ginseng are two completely different things, but there are great differences in some places. Salvia miltiorrhiza is a blindly Chinese herbal medicine, which is generally used to regulate women's irregular menstruation, or for people who are often depressed with headache and dizziness. American ginseng is a tonic, which can promote fluid production and eliminate fire, nourish yin and replenish qi. It has anti-fatigue and anti-oxidation effects. Although they are two things with reference figures, they are completely different. The biggest difference is that one is a medicinal material and the other is a tonic.

How to eat American ginseng best?

1, containing methods

Generally taken before breakfast and after dinner, the daily dosage is 2 to 4 grams. It is best to steam the American ginseng slices in a pot before taking them, which is more conducive to chewing.

2. Powder stamping method

Take 5 grams of American ginseng powder, if possible, it is best to wrap it in gauze or filter paper, and then pour it into boiling water to take it, so you don't have to worry about the undissolved powder entering your mouth when drinking.

3. Cooking method

It needs to be taken before breakfast. Take 2 ~ 5g of American ginseng slices, soak them in water first, then seal the bowl, steam them in a pot for 20 ~ 30min, then take them out and cool them. You can also add some medlar in moderation, and the effect will be better.

Step 4 make soup

Take 5 grams of American ginseng. This is very simple. Put * * * together when making soup, once a day.

5, steaming method

You need an egg and 5 grams of American ginseng powder. After adding a proper amount of water, keep it slightly sticky, not too thin, then stir it evenly and steam it in a pot. Take it after cooking.