Panax notoginseng, also known as Panax notoginseng root and seven-leaf root, is one of the treasures in Chinese herbal medicine and is widely used in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Panax notoginseng has unique efficacy and effect, is known as the "king of hemostasis", and helps to prevent and regulate high blood pressure. Below, I will give you a brief introduction to the efficacy, usage and precautions of Panax notoginseng based on my rich experience and the theory of Chinese medicine.
First of all, Panax notoginseng has a good hemostatic effect. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Panax notoginseng can invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, thereby stopping bleeding. At the same time, the active ingredients such as notoginseng saponins and flavonoids rich in notoginseng can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, fundamentally improve microcirculation, and prevent blood vessel rupture and bleeding. Clinically, Panax notoginseng is often used for various bleeding disorders, such as hemoptysis, hematochezia, menorrhagia, etc.
Secondly, notoginseng also helps to prevent and regulate high blood pressure. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that high blood pressure is caused by the poor flow of qi and blood in the human body, and Panax notoginseng has the effect of activating blood and removing blood stasis, which can improve blood status, increase blood vessel elasticity, promote microcirculation, and thus play a role in regulating blood pressure. In addition, Panax notoginseng is also rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, which have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system and can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.
So, how do we take Panax notoginseng symptomatically?Usage varies depending on the condition and individual differences. Generally speaking, Panax notoginseng can be used in a variety of dosage forms such as decoction, medicinal wine, and pills. If it is a bleeding disorder, you can choose to take it with fresh or dried root boiled water, 10-20 grams each time, which can be divided into 2-3 doses;If you have high blood pressure, you can choose to grind Panax notoginseng into powder, 5-10 grams each time, and take it with boiling water. It should be noted that when taking Panax notoginseng, you should follow the doctor's instructions, and you should not increase or decrease the dosage at will, so as not to cause unnecessary damage to the body.
Of course, there are some things to pay attention to when using Panax notoginseng. First of all, pregnant women and children should be banned to avoid adverse effects on the fetus or children. Secondly, Panax notoginseng has a certain irritation, and for people with sensitive gastrointestinal tract, it may cause stomach pain, diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms, so it should be used in moderation according to the doctor's instructions. In addition, Panax notoginseng is only used as an adjuvant drug, and for some serious diseases, such as massive bleeding, hypertensive crisis, etc., it is still necessary to seek medical attention in time and seek professional **.
To sum up, Panax notoginseng, as a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has the effect of stopping and invigorating bleeding, and also has a certain effect on the prevention and regulation of hypertension. However, we should be cautious when using Panax notoginseng and follow the doctor's instructions to avoid adverse reactions. The most important thing is that traditional Chinese medicine is a part of the comprehensive, and it cannot be used to treat the disease alone, but also needs to be combined with diet, living habits, etc. for comprehensive conditioning in order to achieve better efficacy.
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References: 1Xiao Yuxia, Li Fulin. Anticoagulant function of Panax notoginseng and hematogenicity of Panax notoginseng saponins[J].Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 2007, 38(2): 99-101