Sha Shen is a commonly used Chinese medicinal material, but it is actually divided into north and south, do you know? Because they are clearly different in appearance, efficacy, and applicable symptoms.
First of all, Nansha ginseng is a common umbelliferous plant, which is mainly distributed in the southern regions of China, such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places. The rhizomes of Nansha cucumber are usually fleshy, thick and fat, cylindrical or spindle-shaped, grayish-yellow or yellowish-brown on the surface, with distinct textures and fibrous roots. Nansha ginseng has the effect of nourishing yin and clearing heat, moistening the lungs and dissolving phlegm, and benefiting the stomach and rejuvenating the stomach, and is mainly used for diseases such as lung heat and dry cough, yin deficiency and fatigue, dry cough and phlegm stickiness.
In contrast, it is the rhizome of an apiaceae plant, which is mainly produced in the northern regions of China, such as Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other places. The rhizome of northern sand cucumber is small, long cylindrical or conical, with a grayish-yellow or light brown surface with a slightly powdery tinge. Beisha ginseng has the effect of nourishing yin and reducing fever, nourishing the stomach and rejuvenating the stomach, and is mainly used for diseases such as fever, thirst and heat, and red tongue.
In appearance, the rhizome of Nansha ginseng is thick and fat, and the surface color is darker, whereas the rhizome of northern ginseng is smaller and the surface color is lighter. In addition, Nansha ginseng is mainly used for diseases such as lung heat and dry cough, while northern ginseng is mainly used for diseases such as fever, injury, and injury. Therefore, when using these two Chinese herbal medicines, it is necessary to choose the appropriate medicine according to the specific symptoms of the patient and the doctor's advice.
In general, there are obvious differences between Nansha Shen and Beisha Shen in terms of efficacy, applicable symptoms and appearance. In the Chinese herbal medicine market, Nansha Shen and Beisha Shen are both commonly used tonic Chinese medicines and have high medicinal value. When using, you need to follow the doctor's advice and reasonably mix other herbs to achieve better results.