西洋参,又名洋参、花旗参,为五加科植物西洋参的根。主产于美国、法国、加拿大,我国亦有栽培。中医认为,西洋参性苦、微甘而寒,入心、肺、肾经,有补肺降火,养胃生津之功。《本草从新》言其:“补肺降火,生津液,除烦倦,虚而有火者相宜。”《医学衷中参西录》言其:“性凉而补,凡欲 American ginseng, also known as ginseng and American ginseng, is the root of the American ginseng of Araliaceae. Mainly produced in the United States, France, Canada, China has cultivated. Chinese medicine practitioners believe that American ginseng is bitter, slightly sweet and cold, and enters the heart, lungs, and kidneys. “Bencao renewed,” said: “Bufei lowers down the fire, and produces body fluids. Except for fatigue, it is equivocal and suitable for those who have fire.”