Panax notoginseng (Chinese ginseng) is a perennial plant that belongs to the Araliaceae family. It primarily grows in the Wenshan mountain area of Yunnan province (China), but it can also be found in Vietnam at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2000 meters (4,000–6,500 feet).[1]
The roots (whether raw or processed), fruits, flowers, and leaves of Panax notoginseng are still widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for medical purposes.[2]