How to determine the quality of three seven
Written by Du Jinxing, Gao Yijie
Edited by Health Care Jun
Panax notoginseng is the dried root of a perennial herb of the genus Pancaidae. Because Sanchi is an ecologically sensitive plant, it has strict requirements for the growth environment in which it is located, and is suitable for a warm and humid environment, ventilation and light avoidance, and the seasonal changes are not obvious, so Sanchi is mainly produced in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan and Jingxi, Guangxi and other small geographical areas under the slope jungle.
Because the unique ecological characteristics of Sanchi are conducive to the accumulation of substances and active ingredients in Sanchi, the amount of active ingredients contained in Sanchi is closely related to its origin, picking period, growth years and other factors, so the price of different Sanchi is also far from the same.
How to determine the quality of three seven
Only to understand the characteristics of high-quality three seven,
In order to avoid stepping into the minefield of daily purchases.
Origin
At present, more than 90% of the planting area of Sanqi is concentrated in Yunnan Province, and other provinces are scattered, especially the good quality of Sanqi in Wenshan, Yunnan, which is recognized as the authentic production area of Sanqi.
age limit
For the mining of Panax notoginseng, the root of the person who has grown for more than 3 to 7 years is generally selected, and the efficacy of its active ingredient is enhanced with the growth of the age, that is, the longer the age of the Trichioth, the stronger the effect.
Harvesting is usually carried out in late summer, before flowering in early autumn or after the seeds have matured in winter. Among them, summer and autumn pickers, full and full, better quality, called "spring seven"; winter pickers, thin and wrinkled, poor quality, called "winter seven".
appearance
The industry also spread the saying of "lion's head, copper skin, iron bone, chrysanthemum heart" to simply summarize the appearance of high-quality sanqi.
"Lion's head" refers to the nodular protrusion at the tip of the main root, "copper skin" refers to its gray-yellow outer skin, "iron bone" indicates that its texture is hard and difficult to break, and "chrysanthemum heart" describes the radial texture of its section.
Generally speaking, those who have these four characteristics at the same time can be defined as genuine three seven.
The number of heads
The grade distinction for genuine three seven is clear in the national standard with "number of heads".
"Head number" refers to the number of three seven in every 500 grams of three seven, the less the "head number", indicating that the larger the three or seven heads, but also indicates that its planting growth cycle is long, the higher the content of medicinal ingredients, the better the health care or treatment effect.
Clinically, at present, the application effect of 20 heads of Sanchi is the most cost-effective.
How to identify the true and false of sanchi powder
At present, more of the three seven powders that can be selected for consumers on the market are the three seven powders processed by the merchants, because the powder is convenient to take, it has gradually become the most common use method of three seven.
At the same time, because it is impossible to identify the original plant form of Sanqi, the counterfeiting and adulteration of Sanqi powder is also more common and easy, which increases the difficulty for consumers to identify the true and false sanchi.
palate
The real taste of Sanchi powder is that the entrance is bitter and sweet, and its bitter taste will not stay in the mouth for too long.
Saponin reactions
Panax notoginseng powder contains the component of panax notoginseng saponins, so there will be saponin reactions.
There are two ways to identify it: one is to stir a small amount of Sanchi powder with warm water, and a layer of continuous uniform and delicate foam will appear on the liquid level; second, after adding fresh chicken blood clots to Sanchi powder, the genuine Sanchi powder will melt the blood clots into blood water.
Fineness
When buying Sanchi powder, do not trust the merchant's pursuit of the fineness of sanchi powder.
According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, the fineness of Sanchi powder that is most easily absorbed by the human body is 200 mesh. If the fineness is too coarse, the active ingredient is not easy to precipitate; if the fineness is too fine, it is easy to choke into the respiratory tract, or stick to the wall of the mouth and esophagus, which increases unnecessary trouble when taking.
How to store Panax notoginseng powder
For the storage of Sanqi powder, it is recommended that the opened Sanchi powder be sealed after use, sealed in a dry and ventilated place, in order to prevent moisture from causing the mold and deterioration of Sanchi, and affecting the efficacy and even causing harm to health.
When purchasing, pay attention to the production date and shelf life, and consume it as soon as possible after opening.
Tips for Dietary Therapy
Three seven tea
Take three or seven thin slices to brew water as tea, which can be used to make up for deficiency or prevent chronic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Three-seven steam pot chicken or three-seven stewed chicken
Soak 5 to 10 grams of sanchi in water, wash and cut the chicken into pieces, and steam them together in a steam pot until the chicken is cooked, and the medicinal juice dissolves.
Or put the three seven into the washed chicken belly and cook until the chicken is cooked, eat the chicken and drink chicken soup.
For those who are weak, insufficient qi and blood, pale, dizzy, weak limbs, and loss of appetite, they often make their spirit better, their limbs strong, their diet improved, their complexion improved, and their sleep improved after taking it.
Three seven steamed meatloaf
Finely chop 200 grams of pork or beef with moderate fat, add 5 to 10 grams of sanchi powder and mix well, put it on a steamer and steam, or simmer in water.
This cake is a common tonic method commonly used in Yunnan folk to treat weakness of qi and blood.
"Three Seven Vinegar"
That is, the "Seven Vinegars" in the southwest region of Yunnan are produced in the ancient town of Peel Pass, Funing County, Wenshan Prefecture.
This vinegar can not only be used as a seasoning, but also as a health product to drink directly.
Good reminder
Use Sanchi health care
Take as directed by a healthcare practitioner
Through long-term medical clinical practice and experience, Sanchi is a set of health care, disease prevention, treatment effect as one of the valuable Chinese herbal medicines that can be "medicinal and food homologous", long-term use can soften blood vessels, promote blood health, effectively prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, very suitable for the prevention and auxiliary treatment of modern diseases with rapidly increasing incidence and youthful trend.
But everyone should understand that although three seven is good, if it is not used properly, it may also be counterproductive. Therefore, for patients who have suffered from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, taking Panax notoginseng powder can only be used as an adjunctive treatment for diseases or one of the ways to condition the physique, and cannot replace conventional drug treatment.
How to take 37 as a long-term daily health care product, it is recommended to consult a doctor and follow the doctor's instructions.
The above is the original work of "Middle-aged and Elderly Health Care" magazine, if reprinted, it must be authorized by this journal!
Expert Profiles
Dukin line
Chief Physician of the Department of Integrative Cardiology of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Professor of Internal Medicine of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Visiting Professor of Toyama University in Japan, And reserve academic leader of key specialties of the State Administration of China. He is also a director of the Chinese Association of Integrative Traditional and Western Medicine, an honorary chairman of the Professional Committee for Blood Activation and Stasis, a vice chairman of the Thrombosis Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a vice president of the Quality of Life Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a review expert of the Science and Technology Award of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and an editorial board member of many magazines such as the Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Engaged in clinical practice for more than 30 years, he has been a master of traditional Chinese medicine, a famous teacher of traditional Chinese medicine, etc., and has gone to Japan for many times to study and exchange Chinese medicine, and is good at the diagnosis and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine characteristics of heart failure, coronary heart disease angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, dyslipidemia and chronic kidney disease, insomnia, gastrointestinal diseases.
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