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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Panax pseudoginseng is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.7 m (2ft 4in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Aralia bipinnatifida. Aralia pseudoginseng. Panax schin-seng.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots
Edible Uses: Drink Tea

Young leaves and shoots - cooked as a vegetable[272]. The roots are chewed, used as a flavouring in liqueurs or made into a tea[183].

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Medicinal Uses

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Antibacterial Antiinflammatory Antiseptic Aphrodisiac Cardiotonic Diuretic Expectorant Haemostatic
Hypoglycaemic Stimulant

The roots and the flowers are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, diuretic, expectorant, haemostatic, hypoglycaemic and stimulant[176, 238, 272]. The root is used internally in the treatment of indigestion, vomiting, coronary heart disease and angina[238, 272]. The roots are also used both internally and externally in the treatment of nosebleeds, haemorrhages from the lungs, digestive tract and uterus, and injuries[238]. The roots are harvested in the autumn, preferably from plants 6 - 7 years old, and can be used fresh or dried[238]. The flowers are used to treat vertigo and dizziness[238].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a moist humus rich soil in a shady position in a woodland[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[238]. Nomenclature of this genus is rather confused with some botanists recognising P. ginseng as a variable plant that includes this species. Other botanists divide it into 4 or even 5 distinct species, giving this plant specific status. This plant has been grossly over-collected from the wild for its use as a medicinal plant and it is rapidly approaching extinction in most parts of its range[238]. The sub-species P. pseudo-ginseng notoginseng. (Burkill.)Hoo.&Tseng. is the form used medicinally in China[176], this plant is given a separate entry in this database[K].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Propagation

Seed - sow in a shady position in a cold frame preferably as soon as it is ripe, otherwise as soon as the seed is obtained. It can be very slow and erratic to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a shady position in the greenhouse or frame for at least their first winter. Make sure the pots are deep enough to accommodate the roots. Plant out into their permanent positions in late summer. Division in spring.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Kalopanax sciadophylloides		Tree	0.0	-		LMH	SN	M	1	0
Kalopanax septemlobus	Tree Aralia, Castor aralia	Tree	25.0	4-8	S	LMH	SN	M	2	1	2
Oplopanax horridus	Devil's Club	Shrub	2.0	4-8		LMH	FS	M	2	2	1
Oplopanax japonicus		Shrub	3.0	5-9		LMH	FS	M	2	1
Opopanax chironium	Opopanax	Perennial	1.8	5-9		LMH	N	DM	0	1	2
Panax ginseng	Ginseng, Chinese ginseng	Perennial	0.8	5-9		LMH	FS	M	2	5
Panax japonicus	Japanese Ginseng	Perennial	0.6	-		LMH	FS	M	1	1	1
Panax pseudoginseng notoginseng	San Qi	Perennial	1.2	-	S	LMH	FS	M	1	5
Panax quinquefolius	American Ginseng	Perennial	0.3	3-7	S	LMH	FS	M	1	3	0
Panax trifolius	Ground Nut, Dwarf ginseng	Perennial	0.2	3-7		LMH	FS	M	1	2
Polyscias sambucifolia	Elderberry Panax	Shrub	4.5	8-11	M	LMH	SN	M	0	0	3
Pseudopanax arboreus	Puahou	Tree	6.0	9-11		LMH	SN	M	1	0
Pseudopanax edgerleyi		Shrub	0.0	-		LMH	SN	M	0	0	2
Tetrapanax papyrifer	Rice Paper Plant, Chinese Rice Paper Plant	Shrub	5.0	8-11	F	LMH	SN	M	1	1	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Panax pseudoginseng - Wall.