Does Panax notoginseng replenish blood? Functions and effects of Panax notoginseng

Panax notoginseng, also known as Panax notoginseng, is a common Chinese medicinal material that has great effects on the human body. As for whether Panax notoginseng can replenish blood? This type of question is mainly aimed at women who are weak due to insufficient Qi and blood. Panax notoginseng is not only very effective in stopping bleeding and replenishing blood, but can also improve the problem of dull skin in women.

1. Effect

Panax notoginseng, which is also known as Panax notoginseng, mountain lacquer, golden notorious, ginseng notoginseng, etc., tastes sweet, slightly bitter, and is warm in nature. It belongs to the genus Panax in the Araliaceae family, just like ginseng. The two are not only similar in morphology, but also in chemical composition, pharmacological effects, and clinical applications. Ginseng is excellent in replenishing Qi, while Panax notoginseng excels in promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding, replenishing blood, and relieving pain. It was recorded in "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ginseng is the best in replenishing Qi, and Panax notoginseng is the best in replenishing blood. They have the same taste and effect, so they are called ginseng and Panax notoginseng." Panax notoginseng can stop bleeding and relieve pain, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis when used raw, and can replenish blood when used cooked, which is what people often say "beat raw and replenish cooked".

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that women are based on blood. When qi and blood are abundant, women have a good complexion. However, blood deficiency is women’s number one enemy. Blood deficiency can easily lead to blood stasis, which in turn causes problems such as irregular menstruation, anemia, facial pigmentation, and dull skin. Panax notoginseng has a good effect of replenishing blood and activating blood circulation. It is definitely a good thing for these common diseases among women.

2. Target symptoms

In clinical practice, for symptoms such as irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and lochia retention caused by blood stasis, adding Panax notoginseng to the prescription can enhance the effect of promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. In addition, for various facial spots, such as chloasma, freckles, age spots, pregnancy spots, butterfly spots, etc., Panax notoginseng can promote blood circulation, accelerate cell metabolism, promote keratinocyte renewal, and has a very good beauty and freckle removal effect.

3. How to eat

It can be taken orally as a decoction or ground into powder and swallowed. The usual dosage for decoction is 4.5-9 grams, and the usual dosage for powder and swallowing is 1.5-3 grams. Panax notoginseng has the effects of nourishing blood, activating blood circulation and resisting oxidation. Usually, you should pay attention not to stay up late, do not eat spicy or cold food, and eat more iron-containing foods to improve anemia.