Polyscias fruticosa is a familiar plant to many people, besides the benefits, using Polyscias fruticosa incorrectly will also cause harm to health.
Polyscias fruticosa – a traditional medicine, a spice that all of us know. But not everyone is familiar with its pharmacological effects. Below are some notes when using Polyscias fruticosa to avoid harm to health.

Harmful effects of Polyscias fruticosa if used incorrectly

– The Saponin component is abundant in Polyscias fruticosa roots, this substance has the property of breaking down blood cells, so it should only be used when necessary and must be used in the correct dose and preparation method.

– Do not use high doses of Polyscias fruticosa roots because it will cause drug intoxication and a feeling of fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. In particular, when using Polyscias fruticosa roots, you must use plants that are 3 – 5 years old or older (you should not use plants that are too old).

– When preparing some medicinal roots such as Mulberry root (Tang bach bi), Ba kich root (Ba kich thien)… it is mandatory to remove the root core (because of bad side effects, even causing stomach perforation). For ginseng root, experts advise to also remove the core, to prevent possible unwanted effects.

– Due to the desire for “aesthetics” and “showing off”, many people use the entire ginseng root to soak in wine to “beautiful the vase”. They consider it as a real ginseng root (unfortunately, ginseng roots usually do not have a core) to soak in “Greatly nutritious” wine to drink every day. This should be carefully considered and the preparation process reviewed for correctness. Some outstanding effects of ginseng

– Healing wounds: For bleeding skin wounds, just crush a few washed ginseng leaves and apply them to the wound. The ginseng leaves will quickly stop the bleeding and help the wound heal quickly.

– Milk booster: Among the drinks that help mothers produce milk, we cannot fail to mention Polyscias fruticosa leaves. Just wash a handful of Polyscias fruticosa leaves and boil them, then strain the water and drink while the water is still warm. If the water is cold, reheat it to make it more effective. Be careful to avoid drinking cold water. You can also dry Polyscias fruticosa leaves and roast them until golden brown, then steep them like tea to drink every day.

– Treating night sweats: If children often sweat a lot on their heads, use dried Polyscias fruticosa leaves and place them on pillows or spread them on the bed for the child to lie on. After a while, you will see obvious results.

– Treating digestive diseases: Polyscias fruticosa leaves are boiled to get water to drink to treat digestive diseases such as bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea. In Malaysia, people often use the method of treating hemorrhoids by grinding Polyscias fruticosa leaves into a fine powder and rolling them into long strips, massaging them on the rectum before going to bed. The roots and branches of the ginseng are used to clean the gums, teeth and treat mouth ulcers.

– Kidney disease: The ginseng plant is considered a diuretic and is used to treat kidney disease, especially kidney stones. The majority of ginseng roots have the most benefits. People with kidney disease should drink ginseng leaf juice every day to help filter the kidneys effectively.

– Treating muscle and joint pain: Take about 40g of fresh leaves, crush them, then apply directly to the painful swelling. When dry, apply again, continuously so that the swelling and pain will subside and heal quickly.

Note: If you want to use ginseng to treat any disease, you should consult a doctor before applying.