Quantity 40 Seeds

Germination approx. 10 to 24 days at 21 ° C

Java or Jawa Ginseng, Jewels-of-Opar Seeds(Talinum paniculatum)

syn: Tu Ren Shen, Fameflower.

Javanese Ginseng leaves contain calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

The rhizomes of Java ginseng are used in herbal medicine similar to that of ginseng (Panax ginseng). The big difference, however, is the Java ginseng is much easier in cultivation and in the growing from seeds.
In the raw state, only small amounts should be used, since the rhizomes contain oxalic acid.

The fleashy leaves can be used raw and cooked. They are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and tin. So they're appropiate in smoothies, salad, soup, wok, etc.) . The leaves also fit well with garlic, onions and soysauce.

Effect of leaves: activating, antibacterial, tuning, cooling.
The leaves are used in Asia for menopause symptoms.