人參

古語言：人參殺人無過，麻黃救人無功 —————— (Cantonese) 千載深山 藏氣還 根似人形嘆 靜待時間 觀其形 如雅蘊情深 內斂從容 立世本無爭 氣度此生 君子之風 其名人參 亦在人心間 一念天堂 一念墜深環 君臨天下 溫柔亦不凡 扶危定國 功過怎審判？ 廟堂之上 權鬥幾番 龍椅側畔 笑語藏刀環 江湖血路 生死瞬間 殘燈一盞 盼佢渡難關 十面埋伏 誰能心安？ 其名人參 傾與人心間 一念天堂 一念墜深環 君臨天下 溫柔亦不凡 扶危定國 功過怎審判？ 曾見半遮面 情意暗傳 似假 似真 恩怨怎了斷？ 人心最難測 一子決江山 千古嘆 褒貶誰能撰？ 其名人參 浮沉人心間 一念天堂 一念墜深環 君臨天下 溫柔亦不凡 扶危定國 功過怎審判？ 深山（心山） 一縷香飄散 人心 千迴百轉盼 傳說之間 留下喟嘆 —————— 人參 Ginseng, specifically the root of the Panax ginseng plant, known as Ninjin (にんじん) in Japan, stands as perhaps the most revered and iconic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Kampo. Often resembling a human form, this root has been prized for millennia and carries the title "King of Herbs." Characterized by a taste that is sweet yet slightly bitter, and a slightly warm nature, Ginseng is famed not for culinary flavor but for its exceptionally powerful medicinal properties. Its primary and most celebrated function is to strongly tonify Qi (the body's fundamental vital energy). This makes it invaluable for conditions of extreme fatigue, collapse, recovery from serious illness, or deep-seated weakness. It particularly strengthens the Spleen (related to digestion and energy production) and Lung systems in TCM theory. Additionally, it helps generate body fluids and is used to calm the spirit (Shen) and improve mental clarity and focus. However, Ginseng's profound strength necessitates respect and knowledgeable use. It is a potent substance, and improper application—such as using it when contraindicated (e.g., in certain heat conditions or acute infections) or in excessive amounts—can potentially lead to adverse effects. There's a traditional notion hinting that due to its high esteem, Ginseng's benefits are readily praised, while issues arising from its misuse might sometimes be overlooked or not attributed to the herb itself. This underscores its potent, complex nature: highly effective and respected, yet demanding careful and appropriate administration, often by trained practitioners using dried root slices, powders, or extracts within specific formulas. © 2025 Crystal