Can I eat Panax notoginseng if I have Qi and blood deficiency?

Deficiency of both Qi and blood is a problem that many women have. This problem can cause women to suffer from various health diseases. In order to improve their immunity and make their bodies healthier, they must take certain methods to replenish Qi and blood in time. So, can people with qi and blood deficiency eat Panax notoginseng? Actually, it is possible. Eating cooked Panax notoginseng can replenish qi and blood to a certain extent!

1. Can Panax notoginseng powder replenish qi and blood?

The blood-dispersing and hemostatic effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Panax notoginseng are well known to everyone, but its blood-replenishing effect is often overlooked. There is a saying among the people that "raw Panax notoginseng is good for dispersing blood stasis and cooked Panax notoginseng is good for replenishing qi", that is, raw Panax notoginseng is mainly used to disperse blood stasis and stop bleeding, while cooked Panax notoginseng can replenish blood and qi. People in Guangxi and Yunnan also have the habit of stewing chicken with cooked Panax notoginseng to replenish Qi and blood. It can treat postpartum anemia, or various Qi and blood deficiency syndromes caused by long-term illness and physical weakness.

Panax notoginseng contains ginsenosides R1 and Rb1, which are very similar to ginseng. Both have similar physiological activities (such as replenishing qi and strengthening the body). In addition, Panax notoginseng contains the anti-aging ingredients notoginseng saponins Rb1 and Rg1, as well as rich iron, calcium, protein, fat, carbohydrates, etc., which are also the material basis for the tonic effect of Panax notoginseng.

2. How to use Panax notoginseng to replenish qi and blood

Modern research shows that the total saponin content of steamed Panax notoginseng is higher than that of fried and raw products, so it is recommended to steam cooked Panax notoginseng. The method is: wash the raw Panax notoginseng, soak it, cut it into thin slices, place it in a steamer and steam it for 6 hours until cooked through, dry it and grind it into fine powder, which is mature Panax notoginseng powder.

Clinical applications show that cooked Panax notoginseng can nourish blood and replenish qi, and is suitable for symptoms such as physical weakness, loss of appetite, neurasthenia, excessive fatigue, blood loss, anemia, etc.; taking cooked Panax notoginseng also has anti-aging, immunity enhancement, blood sugar and blood lipid regulation, liver protection, and anti-tumor effects; regular consumption of cooked Panax notoginseng powder can also prevent and treat coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, cerebral thrombosis, dyslipidemia and other diseases, and the effect is better for weak patients.

3. Cooked Panax notoginseng tonic method

Raw Panax notoginseng can also be used as cooked Panax notoginseng after being stewed. For tonic, you can stew raw Panax notoginseng with chicken or meat, and drink the soup and eat the meat. However, for postpartum women to replenish qi and blood, it is best to use cooked Panax notoginseng powder, which is not easy to cause bleeding. The dosage is about 15 grams each time. Cooked Panax notoginseng powder can also be taken with eggs and milk, with each dosage being 3 to 6 grams. For those with chronic diseases and blood deficiency, you can also take the cooked Panax notoginseng powder directly with warm water, 3 to 5 grams each time, twice a day.