Pseudostellaria Heterophylla
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Other Names : prince's ginseng, Tai Zi Shen, 太子參, Hai Er Shen, 孩兒參, Kid Ginseng 太子參, Prince Ginseng, false starwort
Pseudostellaria is the name given to a type of plant that is often mistaken for ginseng, and is sometimes called "prince's ginseng." It grows throughout most of central China, including the Hebei, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Hubei provinces. The roots are used in herbal remedies, and contain a wealth of chemicals and essential elements, including copper, zinc, selenium, and more than a dozen amino acids.
Special Precautions of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla
Benefits and uses of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla are
Prince's Ginseng (Hai Er Shen) is not a member of the panax family, and not a true Ginseng, but it is so called because the effects it has on the body so closely resemble those of true ginsengs.
- adaptogenic - it strengthens the body's resistance levels - and it aids in digestion.
- sweet flavor and neutral properties, and is associated with the Spleen and Lung meridians. Its main functions are to supplement qi, strengthen the spleen, generate fluids and suppress coughs.
- It is also used to improve the functioning of the immune system.
- especially effective in treating fatigue and lack of appetite.
- It is also a lung qi tonic and can be used for shortness of breath with a dry cough, asthma and frequent respiratory tract infections (use it with Codonopsis).
