Panax trifolius

Panax trifolius
Family:Panax trifolius; Miscellany.
Common name:Ground nut
Although closely related to the well-known herbal medicine ginseng this species has been little researched for its medicinal virtues. A tea made from the whole plant has been used in the treatment of colic indigestion gout hepatitis etc. The root is analgesic. It has been chewed as a treatment for headache short breath fainting and nervous debility.

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