被遗忘的珍宝——三七茎叶

Forgotten Treasure—Panax notoginseng Stems and Leaves

摘要: 三七茎叶年产量达到2000万公斤以上，有效利用率不到5%，大量资源被浪费。三七茎叶含有较高的蛋白质、粗纤维、维生素C、胡萝卜素、较低的脂肪含量以及大量的矿质元素，其中以锌、铁、锰含量较髙，蛋白质、类胡萝卜素、维生素C的含量均高于一般市售蔬菜，营养价值较高。其活性成分主要是皂苷类成分，以原人参二醇型皂苷为主，具有镇静催眠、镇痛、降血脂、抗炎、延缓衰老的作用，可开发保健食品、高级化妆品和普通食品等。

Abstract: Annual production of Panax notoginseng stems and leaves is over 20 million kilogramme, but its effectively utilizing rate is under 5%, so many resources are wasted. Panax notoginseng stems and leaves contain high protein, crude fiber, vitamin C and carotenoids, low fat and rich mineral element, among which contents of zinc, iron and manganese are remarkable high. The contents of protein, carotenoids and vitamin C are higher than those of ordinary vegetables, so Panax notoginseng stems and leaves have a higher nutritional value. Its major active ingredient is saponins, that chemical structure is mainly Protopanaxadiol Type, that has functions of sedative-hypnotic action, analgesia, blood lipid regulating, anti-inflammatory/retarding the aging process, therefore, Panax notoginseng stems and leaves can be the raw materials of production of advanced cosmetics, functional foods and common foods.