It can be eaten. Panax notoginseng is a perennial, slightly woody, twining vine, smooth and hairless. The new shoots in one year can be more than 4 to 5m long. The stems are round, the young stems are green, and the mature stems turn brown. The leaves are alternate, fleshy, heart-shaped, smooth and hairless, with short stalks. It is native to Brazil and is grown in many areas of China, especially in the south. It is easy to cultivate, has few pests and diseases, is highly nutritious, has good taste, is rich in Va and Vc, and has the functions of nourishing, strengthening the waist and knees, dispersing phlegm, activating blood circulation, strengthening the stomach and protecting the liver.