The method of stewing chicken with Panax notoginseng root actually has such medicinal value

It is not uncommon to see chicken stewed with Panax notoginseng roots on the table, and the method of preparation is not complicated, so it is loved by many people. Little do people know that its value is extremely high. It has the functions of replenishing qi and blood, treating uterine bleeding, postpartum weakness, night sweats, and has the effect of nourishing and strengthening. It can also treat headaches, soreness and weakness of the lumbar muscles in the elderly.

1. Method of stewing chicken with Panax notoginseng roots:

1. Prepare the ingredients: 10g of Panax notoginseng root, 1 or half a hen, ginger, scallion, salt and pepper as needed;

2. Production method:

(1) Soak the prepared Panax notoginseng roots in water for about 30 minutes;

(2) Remove the feathers from the hens and clean them;

(3) Place the roots of Panax notoginseng in the middle of the hen as shown below:

(4) Place the dough in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat until it boils (simmer for 1 to 2 hours), then add ginger, onion, and pepper and serve.

2. Matters needing attention in the preparation of Panax notoginseng root stewed chicken:

1. It is recommended to eat 1-2 times a week

2. The effect of Panax notoginseng roots will be better if they have grown for three years. Choosing good Panax notoginseng roots will achieve better results.

Efficacy: It has the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, treating hemorrhage, postpartum weakness, night sweats, and has a nourishing and strengthening effect. It can also treat headaches, lumbar muscle soreness and weakness in the elderly.

3. Nutritional value of Panax notoginseng root

1. Flavonoids

Panax notoginseng root contains flavonoids A and flavonoids B. Part A can be separated to obtain quercetin, which has the effects of curing diseases, relieving cough, relieving asthma, and lowering blood pressure.

2. Sugar content

Panax notoginseng root contains monosaccharides (rhamnose, xylose and glucose), oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. The oligosaccharides in Panax notoginseng are mainly sucrose, and the polysaccharides include starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, other glucans, fructans, gums, etc.

3. Amino Acid Composition

Panax notoginseng root contains 16 kinds of amino acids, 7 of which are essential amino acids for the human body, and the average content of total amino acids is 7.73%.

4. Saponin ingredients

Panax notoginseng root is the main medicinal part of Panax notoginseng, and its saponin content is about 7%. Among the dozens of saponins contained in Panax notoginseng roots, the monomer saponins are mainly ginsenosides Rg1, Rb1, Rd and notoginsenoside R1, accounting for about 80% of the total saponins. The ratio of these four saponins is roughly 5:3:1:1. In the entire Panax notoginseng plant, the saponin components found only in the roots are: notoginseng saponin-B1, ginsenoside Rf, notoginseng saponin-R3, notoginseng saponin-R6. Perhaps these are the reasons why Panax notoginseng roots have greater medicinal value.