What are the effects and contraindications of the traditional Chinese medicine Panax notoginseng?

Panax notoginseng is a very common Chinese herbal medicine in daily life. The medicinal value of Panax notoginseng is very high. Panax notoginseng not only has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but also can prevent many diseases, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and other cardiovascular diseases. It is a very good thing for preventive health care for middle-aged and elderly friends. Regular use of Panax notoginseng can also improve the body's immunity. So what are the effects and contraindications of the traditional Chinese medicine Panax notoginseng?

Taboos of Panax notoginseng

Pregnant women should avoid taking this medicine.

1: "Bencao Congxin" says: It can damage new blood, so do not use if there is no blood stasis.

2: Depei Materia Medica: It is forbidden to use in patients with vomiting and epistaxis due to blood deficiency, and delirium due to blood heat.

3: First of all, people who are allergic to Panax notoginseng should not take Panax notoginseng powder, but very few people are allergic to Panax notoginseng.

4: Do not overdose. For daily health care, take 3 to 5 grams of Panax notoginseng powder per day, take twice with warm water.

5: Children under 10 years old should not take Panax notoginseng powder for a long time. Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of improving immunity. Children under 10 years old have not yet fully developed their own immunity. Long-term use may affect the development of their own immunity.

6: It is not advisable to take Panax notoginseng powder during pregnancy, just like you should not take many western medicines.

7: Avoid eating shrimps when taking Panax notoginseng.

Taboos of drinking Panax notoginseng flower soaked in water

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Panax notoginseng is cool in nature and sweet in taste. After taking it, it can lower blood pressure, clear away heat and detoxify, etc. In addition, after entering the body, Panax notoginseng can inhibit our central nervous system, which has a certain calming and soothing effect. If you have high blood pressure, dizziness or acute pharyngitis in your daily life, it is recommended to drink Panax notoginseng flower tea, which can effectively promote your body's recovery. However, women cannot take it during menstruation or when they have a cold, and special attention should be paid to the dosage. Specific precautions are as follows:

First: Use with caution in patients with weak constitution

Experts suggest that people with a weak and cold constitution should be particularly careful when choosing to take Panax notoginseng flower tea. It is recommended not to use it. If you must use it, you must pay attention to observe the patient's physical condition. This is because the medicinal properties of Panax notoginseng flower are cold, which can aggravate the symptoms of deficiency and cold. If it is not suitable to be taken, the body will experience side effects such as cold and runny nose.

Second: It is best not to take it during menstruation

It is best for women not to take cold foods or medicines during menstruation, but Panax notoginseng flower is of a cool nature. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis after taking it, which can easily lead to an increase in menstrual volume in women. However, if a woman has irregular menstruation due to blood stasis, taking Panax notoginseng flower or drinking Panax notoginseng flower soaked in water can regulate menstruation very well. Related recommendations》》The benefits of drinking Panax notoginseng soaked in water

Third: It is best not to take it during a cold.

If you have a cold, it is best not to take Panax notoginseng flower. Otherwise, it will not only fail to promote your health, but will aggravate the severity of the cold.

Fourth: Pregnant women should be cautious when drinking Panax notoginseng flower soaked in water

If a woman is pregnant, it is best not to take any medicine related to Panax notoginseng, such as Panax notoginseng powder, Panax notoginseng flower, Panax notoginseng root, etc. This is not a simple matter of taking medicine, it can easily cause harm to the fetus and the pregnant woman. However, if a woman has already given birth, then Panax notoginseng is very suitable for consumption, as it has a good blood-replenishing effect.

Fifth: Do not take it with other scented teas

In daily life, we do not recommend mixing Panax notoginseng flower with other types of scented tea, such as rose, chrysanthemum, etc. This is because the effect of Panax notoginseng flower alone is best. If other scented teas are added, the efficacy will be affected. However, some people are not used to the taste of Panax notoginseng flower. At this time, you can add some rock sugar in an appropriate amount to effectively improve the taste.

Sixth: Dosage of Panax notoginseng flower

If you want to take Panax notoginseng flower in a healthy way, you must know exactly how much Panax notoginseng flower to drink in water, so as to ensure the health of your body to the greatest extent possible. Drinking about three or five Panax notoginseng flowers directly by brewing them with boiling water has a good effect of calming the mind, lowering blood pressure, clearing away heat and protecting the liver; drinking about three or five Panax notoginseng flowers and a small amount of green fruit by brewing them with boiling water has the effect of treating acute pharyngitis; if you steam about ten grams of Panax notoginseng flowers and eggs together, add crushed eggshells after ten minutes, and then drink it, it can effectively treat high blood pressure.

Seventh: Identification method of Panax notoginseng flower

In life, we usually classify Panax notoginseng flowers according to their year, quality, and whether they have stalks. In terms of year, the more common ones are two-year flowers and three-year flowers. Generally speaking, the older the year, the larger the flowers of Panax notoginseng. If we distinguish them based on whether they have stalks, if the Panax notoginseng flower has stalks, then the market price will be lower. If the distinction is made based on appearance, then the classification should be based on the color and purity of the Panax notoginseng flowers. In addition, when purchasing Panax notoginseng flowers, we should also pay attention to the dryness of the flowers. This is because the dryness is directly related to the collection effect of Panax notoginseng flowers and the purchase price.