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7. Jin Buchang, etc., is a kind of precious Chinese medicinal materials that grow in southwest China, and is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine because of its excellent effects such as dispersing stasis and stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and fixing pain.
Panax notoginseng belongs to the perennial erect herbaceous plant of the family Panaxaceae, and its height is usually between 20-60 cm. Its taproot is fleshy, spindle-shaped, and has significant medicinal properties. The stem of Panax notoginseng is dark green and smooth**, while its palmate compound leaves are composed of 3-7 whorls of leaflets that are oval or oblong-obovate, with finely serrated edges and smooth on both sides**. The inflorescence of Panax notoginseng is umbel-shaped, usually apical, with smaller flowers and yellow-green in color. The fruit is oblate and spherical, and when ripe, it is bright red and very striking.
Panax notoginseng grows in a unique environment, preferring warm and humid climates, and is highly adaptable, growing in sunny hillside meadows as well as flourishing in shady and humid forests. This plant is not very demanding on the soil and can both grow well in sandy loam soils and survive tenaciously in clay loam soils. Panax notoginseng has a long growth cycle, and it generally takes 3-5 years to achieve the best medicinal effect.
The medicinal value of Panax notoginseng is very high, it contains a variety of active ingredients, such as Panax notoginseng saponins, flavonoids, etc., these ingredients have significant hemostasis, blood circulation and blood stasis, swelling and pain relief. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Panax notoginseng is used for various internal and external bleeding disorders, such as hemoptysis, blood in urine, blood in the stool, leakage, traumatic bleeding, etc., and its hemostatic effect is both fast and good. At the same time, Panax notoginseng can also promote blood circulation, improve microcirculation, and also have a good effect on cardiovascular diseases such as angina pectoris and coronary heart disease.
In addition to its medicinal value, Panax notoginseng is also highly sought after in the field of health care. It is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as protein, amino acids, vitamins, etc., and has a variety of health care functions such as anti-aging, anti-oxidation, and improving immunity. Panax notoginseng can also be used as a food additive to make health foods such as notoginseng powder and notoginseng tea, which are deeply loved by consumers.
With the continuous progress of modern science and technology, the research of Panax notoginseng is also deepening. Through modern pharmacological research and technical means, scientists continue to reveal the pharmacological effects and active ingredients of Panax notoginseng, which provides a more scientific basis for its application in the field of medicine. At the same time, the planting technology of Panax notoginseng is also constantly improving and innovating to improve the yield and quality and meet the market demand.
As a unique Chinese herbal medicine, Panax notoginseng has become a bright pearl in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine with its miraculous medicinal effects and unique growth environment. It not only plays an important role in the field of medicine, but also shows broad application prospects in the field of health care. With the deepening of people's understanding of Panax notoginseng and the continuous development of science and technology, it is believed that Panax notoginseng will contribute more to the cause of human health.