2. The roots of Adenophora are conical or spindle-shaped, 4 ~ 6 cm long and 0.8 ~1.5 cm in diameter; The surface is yellowish white or light brownish yellow, brown cork is often left in the depression, and the upper part is mostly deep in horizontal stripes, which is intermittent and annular, with longitudinal stripes and grooves in the middle and lower parts; The reed head varies in thickness and is about 1.5cm long. Light weight, loose foam, easy to break, uneven section, yellow and white, multi-cracked, and occasionally hollow in the center. Slight breath, sweet and light taste. (as shown below)
3. Dry roots and rhizomes of Araliaceae ginseng. Medicinal materials are divided into two categories: cultivated round ginseng and natural wild wild ginseng. Wild ginseng is generally only processed into sun-dried wild ginseng because of its scarce resources, extremely low yield and high price. Most cultivated round ginseng is processed into sun-dried ginseng, red ginseng and sugar ginseng.
Extended data:
1. edema, edema patients should avoid taking ginseng during treatment. Because the ingredients of ginseng contain antidiuretic substances, so remember otherwise it will delay the illness.
2. Children's constitution is on the hot side, and if they take ginseng, it will be unfavorable for their future growth and development. At the same time, ginseng contains hormones, which will lead to precocious puberty in children, especially 14 years old. For newborns, ginseng should be banned.
3. Tuberculosis, the exuberance of deficiency fire and the impairment of lung yin deficiency are the main characteristics of tuberculosis patients. If ginseng is taken again at this time, it will easily lead to vomiting blood, which will aggravate the condition of tuberculosis.