Functions and Indications of Panax Notoginseng

Although we all know some basic functions of Panax notoginseng, and even have seen medicinal materials made with Panax notoginseng on many television media. However, not much is known about the specific functions of Panax notoginseng and the diseases it treats. Indeed, in life, we usually use Panax notoginseng according to the doctor's advice, that is, we take it the way the doctor says. So, what are the main functions of Panax notoginseng?

Function and indications

Raw Panax notoginseng has the following effects: blood stasis caused by falls, bleeding caused by trauma, postpartum blood loss, hematemesis, epistaxis and other blood diseases.

Cooked Panax notoginseng has the following functions: used for physical weakness, loss of appetite, neurasthenia, excessive fatigue, blood loss, anemia, etc.

usage

For internal use: decocting in water, 3-10g; grinding into powder, taking 1-1.5g each time, 1-3 times a day. For patients with severe blood loss, up to 3-6g may be used; or made into pills or powders. Avoid adding sugar to adjust the taste when taking the medicine, and use corn starch paper to isolate the taste buds.

For internal use: It can be taken with chicken stew or broth, milk, or warm water. 3-5g each time.

Food taboos

1. Pregnant women are prohibited from using: Women are prohibited from taking Panax notoginseng powder during pregnancy. This is the same reason why pregnant women cannot take many western medicines.

2. During a cold: Do not take Panax notoginseng flower during a cold, because Panax notoginseng flower is slightly cool and will aggravate the cold. Panax notoginseng powder is warm in nature and can be taken during a cold. However, it is not advisable to take Panax notoginseng powder if you suffer from wind-heat cold.

3. It is recommended to take Panax notoginseng powder regularly: long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder can promote blood circulation, soften blood vessels, lower blood pressure, lower blood lipids, and treat liver fibrosis.

4. Do not overdose: For people with normal physical condition, the total daily amount of Panax notoginseng powder is about 10 grams, taken in 2 doses.

5. Take in the morning: Take about 3 grams of Panax notoginseng powder in the morning with warm water. It has functions such as enhancing immunity and anti-aging.

6. Take at night: It is best to take Panax notoginseng powder before meals, which helps improve sleep. If you take it after a meal, please take a small amount, preferably no more than 3 grams. Taking too much at night can have a stimulating effect. It is best not to take Panax notoginseng powder before going to bed, as it can make you thirsty.