Is Panax notoginseng powder good for the liver?

Panax notoginseng powder can be said to be a relatively common Chinese medicinal material, also known as Panax notoginseng powder, and is also known as golden incomparable. Its main function is to stop bleeding and remove blood stasis. It is regarded as the first choice medicine for bruises and swellings. It is affordable and has significant therapeutic effects. Panax notoginseng has always been used as a medicine for injuries and wounds. Now Panax notoginseng powder is also used as a health-preserving medicine. All medicines are poisonous. So is Panax notoginseng powder good for the liver?

Panax notoginseng powder itself does not cause any harm to the liver. Panax notoginseng powder tastes slightly bitter and is warm in nature. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding, and relieving pain. It can be used to treat various internal and external bleeding, bruises, hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc. It has high medicinal and health value. Taking Panax notoginseng powder in moderation will not cause damage to the liver. If it is taken in large quantities for a long time, it may affect the health of the liver.

No matter how miraculous and effective Panax notoginseng powder is touted by merchants and media, it is just one of many Chinese medicines. Both Chinese and Western medicines have side effects. One important point involves drug metabolism, and the liver is an important organ in drug metabolism. The metabolic process of various drugs in the liver will bring more or less burden or even damage to the liver. Many people think that Chinese herbal medicines are safe and have no toxic side effects. All medicines are poisonous, and Chinese herbal medicines also have toxic side effects. Data show that among drug-induced liver damage, 45% is caused by Chinese herbal medicine and 55% is caused by Western medicine (antibiotics, hormones, etc.), and the difference between the two is not much.

Due to differences between individuals, not everyone is suitable for consuming Panax notoginseng. In addition, when choosing Panax notoginseng, everyone should pay attention to the usage and dosage to better ensure its clinical therapeutic effect. It is undeniable that drinking Panax notoginseng powder can indeed help clear the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, but for specific usage, patients should consult a professional doctor for scientific purposes.

Generally speaking, the total amount of Panax notoginseng powder consumed by the body per day should not exceed 10 grams, and it should be consumed in two times as much as possible. What many people don’t know is that different ways of eating Panax notoginseng will produce different effects. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eating raw Panax notoginseng powder can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. On the contrary, if Panax notoginseng powder is eaten cooked, it mainly has the effect of replenishing blood. Patients must pay attention to this to avoid achieving counterproductive effects.