An Investigation and Analysis of Features of (Codonopsis javanica (Blume) Hook.F & Thoms) in SON LA

Abstract

Codonopsis Javanica (Blume) Hook.F & Thoms is called with Scientific name: Codonopsis javanica (Blume) Hook.f. & Thomson, Campanulaceae (the bellflower family).Plant description: Herbaceous, perennial, creeping by winding stems. Body pale green or purple. Leaves opposite, rarely staggered, heart-shaped at base, pointed at tip; edges are wavy or slightly notched. Roots cylindrical long, diameter can reach 1.5-2 cm, branched, root tips enlarged, with many keloid scars. Flowers grow individually in the interstitium, bell-shaped, white or yellowish, with purple veins in the throat. Fruit capsule, globose with 5 translucent edges, purple or red-purple when ripe, many seeds. The whole plant has white latex. Harvest in winter, wash the soil, cut off the roots and rootlets, dry in the sun or dry at low temperature to slightly dry, roll until soft, then gently dry again. In the paper authors also mentuiond its uses and usage: Ginseng is used to treat depression, anorexia, fatigue, anemia; also used in uterine prolapse, haemorrhage, haemorrhage, jaundice, leukocytosis, nephritis, albumin urine... Used alone or in combination with other drugs.. Codonopsis Javanica (Blume) Hook.F & Thoms root is a product in Son La (mainly the Thai community, the H'Mong people). On the other hand, Codonopsis Javanica (Blume) Hook.F & Thoms also are discovered at many other areas of Vietnam such as Lao cai, Lam Dong, etc.