Earth ginseng leaves are decocted and taken internally, used to treat scanty milk, can be fried and eaten as vegetables, etc., should be used in accordance with medical advice.
Ginseng leaves are the leaves of the plant Sumac, which is a member of the family Amaranthaceae. It is sweet in flavor and flat in nature, and enters the spleen meridian. It has the effect of promoting lactation and eliminating swelling and toxicity. It is used for treating insufficient breast milk, carbuncle and furuncle (a skin disease that refers to severe furuncle).
Ginseng leaves are used in decoction for internal use, and it has been documented that fresh ginseng leaves can be used to treat scanty breast milk by stir-frying them in oil and consuming them as a vegetable.
Ginseng leaves can be used externally by applying appropriate amount of ginseng leaves to the affected area. For the treatment of carbuncle and furuncle, fresh ginseng leaves can be used by pounding with brown sugar and applying externally to the affected area.
The adverse effects and contraindications of Panax ginseng leaves have not been clarified, and should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid aggravation of the condition.