Panax notoginseng side effects and contraindications

Panax notoginseng has been a very good Chinese medicinal material since ancient times. Its overall medicinal effects can be described as "stopping bleeding, dispersing blood stasis, and relieving pain." Later studies showed that if Ganoderma lucidum and Panax notoginseng are used together, they also have a certain therapeutic effect on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Like other medicines, Panax notoginseng also has side effects and contraindications. Ensuring correct use is a prerequisite for achieving its effectiveness. So, what are the side effects and contraindications of Panax notoginseng?

Side Effects of Panax Notoginseng

The main ingredients of Panax notoginseng powder are active ingredients such as notoginseng saponins, and it does not contain any substances harmful to the human body. There are no side effects of taking Panax notoginseng powder. The so-called side effects of Panax notoginseng powder refer to some taboos in the process of taking Panax notoginseng powder. For example, you should stop taking it during menstruation, because Panax notoginseng has the effect of activating blood circulation and may cause excessive bleeding; pregnant women should not take Panax notoginseng powder, which is the same reason as not taking other western medicines; Panax notoginseng is warm and cool in nature, so people with weak body should observe before taking it.

Panax notoginseng is a Chinese medicinal herb that has both medicinal and edible properties, which means that it is both a medicinal herb and a food and can be eaten as food. In general, there are basically no contraindications to taking Panax notoginseng powder. When you first start taking Panax notoginseng powder (overdose), you will often experience thirst and weakness in your limbs. Don't worry, this is not a side effect of Panax notoginseng powder. This is a manifestation of the blood-activating effect of Panax notoginseng powder. Stop taking the medicine or reduce the dosage, and the symptoms will generally disappear quickly.

Beware of stomach damage if you eat Panax notoginseng powder carelessly

It is popular online to take Panax notoginseng powder orally to promote blood circulation and remove spots. Is it feasible? Professor Wen pointed out that Chinese medicine believes that there are many causes for the formation of "spots", including kidney deficiency, blood stasis, qi stagnation, spleen deficiency, etc. Among them, for spots caused by blood stasis, taking Panax notoginseng powder will be of some help, while for spots caused by other reasons, the prescription does not match the symptoms and it is not suitable to take it.

In addition, since Panax notoginseng is a blood-dissolving and hemostatic drug, pregnant women should not take it even if they have spots of pregnancy to avoid fetal movement. For ordinary people, Panax notoginseng powder has a strong blood circulation function, but eating too much can easily damage the stomach.

Contraindications of Panax notoginseng

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 can enhance immunity, anti-aging and other functions.

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. s