The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Panax notoginseng

Panax notoginseng has been a very good Chinese medicinal material since ancient times. It can be taken orally or applied externally. It is widely used and has become a health product loved by many people who like health care. However, like other Chinese medicinal materials, Panax notoginseng also has many taboos in taking.

. So, what are the effects, functions and contraindications of Panax notoginseng?

Effects and functions of Panax notoginseng:

Treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

1. Treatment of coronary heart disease: Take Panax notoginseng 3 times a day, 1 gram each time, and 30 days as a treatment course. Notoginseng saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides and other ingredients commonly contained in Panax notoginseng have significant effects in clearing the brain and softening blood vessels. It can increase coronary blood volume, reduce aortic pressure and lower cardiac oxygen consumption.

2. To treat hyperlipidemia, take Panax notoginseng powder three times a day, 0.6 grams a day, with warm water before meals. Generally, one course of treatment lasts from 1 to 2 months. This method is effective for patients with coronary heart disease, hypertension, cerebral arteriosclerosis accompanied by elevated blood sugar and cholesterol, and their total fat and cholesterol can be significantly reduced.

3. Treatment of angina pectoris: Take Panax notoginseng powder twice a day, 6 grams each time with warm water, the effect is quite good. Some people who have been taking spinosad nitroglycerin tablets for a long time and have been treated with this method can stop taking them after taking Panax notoginseng; some people with hypertension have their blood pressure gradually lowered after taking it. This method can be taken for 15 to 30 days.

Treating recurring headaches

According to the prescribed dosage, take 5 tablets of Panax notoginseng at the beginning, and then take it twice a day with an interval of 6 hours to relieve pain. The principle of Panax notoginseng in treating recurrent headaches is mainly to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, dredge meridians and blood vessels, dispel wind and remove dampness.

Soften blood vessels

Taking raw Panax notoginseng powder three times a day, 0.6 grams each time, before meals, for 30 days as a treatment course, can effectively soften blood vessels and blood cell cholesterol, especially can significantly reduce the content of triglycerides.

Remove common warts

Some people asked 13 young patients with common warts to take Panax notoginseng powder three times a day, 0.5 to 1 gram each time. Generally, the disease is cured after taking it for about 20 to 30 days, with an efficiency of about 93%.

Cancer prevention

Panax notoginseng can enhance the body's immune system defense function. Japanese scientists gave notoginseng sugar A obtained from Panax notoginseng to mice with transplanted skin cancer, and the skin cancer of the mice was cured. They gave mice with sarcoma-180 the sugar content of Panax notoginseng A. After two weeks, the tumors became smaller, and after five weeks, 60% of the mice's tumors disappeared. They believe that the sugar content of Panax notoginseng A can inhibit cervical cancer in the body by 90%.

Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Panax notoginseng has the dual regulating effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis and invigorating qi and nourishing blood. Long-term consumption of Panax notoginseng powder can clear blood vessel waste, promote blood health, and effectively prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For female consumers, Panax notoginseng powder also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, beautifying and nourishing the skin. There are countless blood regulating and beauty products with Panax notoginseng as the main raw material.

Panax notoginseng has significant anti-thrombotic effect. Forty patients with potential venous thrombosis who had abnormal results of extracorporeal venous thrombosis test and whose values ​​of venous thrombus length, wet weight and physical strength were all above 100% of the standard values, were observed for treatment and compared with the drug group. The treatment group was given 2g of Panax notoginseng powder, twice a day. 30 days constitutes one course of treatment. As a result, 14 cases had all 3 indexes reduced to normal levels, and 5 cases had 1-2 indexes reduced to normal levels. Compared with the normalization rate in the drug group, the difference was obvious. It shows that Panax notoginseng can be taken for a long time, and it has an important effect on preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and promoting their disappearance, improving blood viscosity, and reducing cardiovascular thrombosis. It can be used as a health care drug for diseases such as arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and thrombocytopenic purpura.

Panax notoginseng taboos:

1. Women are strictly prohibited from using it during pregnancy: Women are strictly prohibited from taking Panax notoginseng powder during pregnancy. This is the same reason why pregnant women should not take many medicines.

2. During the period of cold and fever: Do not take Panax notoginseng flower during the period of cold and fever, because Panax notoginseng flower will bloom and fall, which will aggravate the cold and fever. Panax notoginseng powder is warm in nature and can be taken during the period of cold and fever. However, it is not suitable to take Panax notoginseng powder if you suffer from wind-heat cold.

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

4. Do not take too much: For people with normal physical fitness, the total daily intake of Panax notoginseng powder is about 10 grams, which can be taken in two doses.

5. Take in the morning: Take about 3 grams of Panax notoginseng powder in the morning and swallow it with warm water. It can enhance immunity, delay aging, etc.

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