What are the effects and functions of Tusanqi

Nowadays, many people tend to see Western doctors when they are sick or have physical problems, because Western medicine is convenient to take, unlike Chinese medicine which needs to be cooked. Western medicine is indeed very developed. But our traditional Chinese medicine is actually not bad, it’s just that many people don’t understand it. There are many traditional Chinese medicines, such as Tu Sanqi. I believe that few people have heard of this term. But we cannot ignore its value of existence. Let’s take a look at the effects and functions of Panax notoginseng.

Medicinal value

Medicinal properties

The rhizome of this product is slightly lumpy, nearly lignified, and gray-brown on the surface; there are several roots, which are cylindrical or slightly conical, of varying thickness, hard, white or dark brown in cross section, fleshy, and loose after drying. The stem is cylindrical, 15 to 45 cm long, 2 to 5 mm in diameter, and has a green or dark green surface. It is brittle, easy to break, and has a hollow cross section. The leaves are alternate, wrinkled and mostly fall off. The complete leaves are broadly lanceolate to oblanceolate, 4 to 8 cm long, 1 to 2 cm wide, gray-green or gray-brown. Margin irregularly serrated or entire. The inflorescence is terminal, the flowers are yellow, with a faint odor and slightly astringent taste. The best ones are dry, gray-green in color, free of impurities, and with many flowers.

Pharmacological Action

The effect of 10% Radix Notoginseng injection on platelet ultrastructure is similar to that of thrombin[1]. Chrysanthemine has antimalarial effects and can cause liver cell necrosis in rabbits and rats.

Nature and flavor: sweet; slightly bitter; warm

Function and indications

Stop bleeding; disperse blood stasis; reduce swelling and relieve pain; clear away heat and detoxify. It is used to treat vomiting blood, nosebleed, hemoptysis, bloody stool, metrorrhagia, bleeding due to trauma, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to postpartum blood stasis, traumatic injuries, rheumatic pain, sores, carbuncles, furuncles, and insect and snake bites.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Tu Panax notoginseng. Speaking of the effects and functions of Tu Panax notoginseng, we can also see from the above that Tu Panax notoginseng is a very good medicinal material. Even though it tastes a bit bitter, the saying that bitter medicine tastes good is absolutely true. Understanding the effects and functions of Panax notoginseng may provide you with an additional solution when you encounter corresponding problems in the future.