Physician Bui Huu Loc (79 years old) next to a polyscias fruticosa tree with a lifespan of 15 years.
Paid 28 million to the ministry Polyscias fruticosa roots
According to the reporter’s research, recently, many traders have flocked to remote rural areas to buy long-lasting Polyscias fruticosa roots. There are tens of years old Polyscias fruticosa trees that they pay tens of millions of dong to use as raw materials for soaking wine.
Mr. Le Huu Son (Thieu Ly Thieu Hoa Thanh Hoa) said: “Because there is no During my time looking to buy old polyscias fruticosa plants to soak in wine, I had to ask to buy them from small traders. The roots of Polyscias fruticosa trees that are over 10 years old look similar in appearance to this type of ginseng root soaked in wine and drunk If in the past many people were proud of their deceitful pangolin wines… now wine connoisseurs must have a truly authentic collection of polyscias fruticosa root wine.
Mr. Son held a glass wine bottle of about 50 liters soaked with Polyscias fruticosa roots and showed off: “This is a set of Polyscias fruticosa roots over 40 years old that I bought in Da Bac, Hoa Binh for 28 million VND. The roots are so precious that you have to beg for it to buy wine that has a sweet taste and a rather fragrant smell. Many people also say that this type is as good as ginseng, has the effect of cooling the liver, treating diabetes and preventing cancer (?)”.
“ Because it has a “miracle” effect Therefore, the roots of polyscias fruticosa trees that are decades old are very precious. I had to deposit money in advance and wait months to get this good Polyscias fruticosa root. When I placed the money, I said I would buy it no matter how expensive it is because I’m afraid that in the future many people will hunt for perennial trees that will no longer exist,” Mr. Son shared.
Uncle Tran Van Hoa (68 years old, An Lao commune, Binh Luc Ha district) Nam) said: “People in my hometown often plant Polyscias fruticosa around the fence between houses. Sometimes they are picked to eat with sour meat or make soup to treat clogged milk ducts for those giving birth. The main parts used are the leaves. But recently, there have been many people looking to buy this tree but instead buying the roots and trunk. Many families suddenly saw that the Polyscias fruticosa tree planted as a fence was now worth millions of silver, so they dug it up and sold it all. Small trees have low prices, big trees have high prices. Trees with roots weighing a few kilograms cost tens of millions of dong.
Mr. Hoang, a trader in Hoang Mai Hanoi, also shared: “When I went to the Northern provinces, I saw people planting many trees. It is now more difficult to buy ancient Polyscias fruticosa roots. The reason why polyscias fruticosa suddenly becomes so expensive also comes from the fact that information about the treatment of this plant is constantly being widely spread. Many people tell each other that this is a precious medicinal plant with the ability to cure all diseases. Rumors say that in the world and in Vietnam, there have been many research projects and recognition of the strange abilities of Polyscias fruticosa. Many outstanding effects of Polyscias fruticosa are said to increase endurance and improve the body’s resistance to fatigue. In particular, many people also believe that because the ancient polyscias fruticosa is as good as mountain ginseng, this is an effective remedy to treat vestibular disorders, polio and fight cancer. figure class=”image”>
News According to rumors that it cures all diseases, many people dig up the Polyscias fruticosa plant and use the roots to soak in wine and drink. Photo: Cao Tuan
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Talk with reporter of Family and Social Newspaper Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quoc Binh Giam Director of the Central Traditional Medicine Hospital commented: “Posmodium polyscias fruticosa is one of the traditional medicinal plants grown quite commonly in Vietnam. Particularly, the roots and base of the Polyscias fruticosa plant are often sliced into dried pieces and then boiled to drink, which has the effect of nourishing vitality and strengthening the body’s resistance. Because of its cooling properties, people often soak the roots of this plant in white wine to drink. The fact that this wine is rumored to have the ability to “nourish the kidneys” for men has not been proven yet.”
“This is simply a traditional medicine used by people. Widely used due to its cold properties, it is often used to treat internal heat diseases such as: Cooling liver fever… In fact, it does not have the same effect as ginseng or can cure all diseases that people often think” Dr. Binh emphasized.
Similar to this opinion, Herbalist Bui Huu Loc (79 years old) – Oriental Medicine Association of Hoai Duc district, City. Hanoi shared: “The root of Polyscias fruticosa has cooling properties that help clear heat, cool the liver and nourish the body. It is often sliced into pieces, dried and then soaked in white wine in a certain ratio. It is absurd to say that the root of Polyscias fruticosa has the ability to cure all diseases, including cancer and polio.”
Just talking to a reporter, Mr. Bui Huu Loc pointed his finger. into a bundle of roots and the base of a polyscias fruticosa tree that he had just dug from his garden. He said he had been growing this polyscias fruticosa clump for nearly 15 years, so the tree stump was big and had an eye-catching shape. “I will cut into slices and then drink water every day for nourishment health and not believe in baseless rumors” confided Mr. Loc.t
Positive polyscias fruticosa that is too old is not good
Physician Vu Quoc Trung (Hanoi Touch Pagoda General Clinic) said: “Long-term polyscias fruticosa does not have the effect of curing all diseases. Moreover, according to natural principles, trees that are too old may no longer be good because the substances in the aging roots no longer provide adequate nutrients. In my opinion, polyscias fruticosa roots are best when they reach the age of 5 to 10 years. In addition, when buying polyscias fruticosa roots, buyers need to pay attention to distinguish small-leaf polyscias fruticosa from other types of polyscias fruticosa with round leaves… which only have a weak, non-nutritive effect.
< strong>Abuse of Polyscias fruticosa roots can cause red blood cells to rupture
Physician Pho Huu Duc (Chairman of the Oriental Medicine Association of Cau Giay District, Hanoi) shared: “In Polyscias fruticosa roots Contains many saponins that have almost the same effect as ginseng and vitamin B1. Polyscias fruticosa leaves are also used to cook soup with meat and fish to nourish pregnant women, the elderly or those who have just recovered from illness. However, due to the high content of saponins in polyscias fruticosa, this substance can cause red blood cells to rupture. Therefore, only use when necessary and use the correct dose. Do not use polyscias fruticosa roots in high doses because it will cause drug intoxication and a feeling of fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea.
Cao Tuan – Phung Binh
Family & Society Newspaper
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