Notoginseng Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Pregnant women must NOT take this herb. Why ? Notoginseng is known to expel blood clots, it considers the early fetus as a clot ( as a foreign body ) and expels it, which induces abortion. Always consult your physician before planning your family.
Notoginseng has its effect primarily on Central Nervous System. It has CNS stimulant, antidepressant and antipsychotic actions. Therefore, if you are taking Notoginseng stop taking medicines which shows CNS actions as it can cause serious complications.
High doses of Notoginseng may cause Insomnia, Anxiety.
As Notoginseng is warm in nature, therefore, patients suffering from mouth Sores and swelling of gums should avoid this herb.
Notoginseng has blood thinning property. Do not take Notoginseng 10 days prior to any surgery. It may lead to excessive bleeding. Stop your Blood thinning drugs if you are taking Notoginseng.

Notoginseng is a plant, belonging to Araliaceae family.
It is perennial and is native to China
It grows in a semitropical climate.
It grows up to One Meter.
Best used for Bleeding Disorders, both internal and external. This herb releases Blood stagnation and improves Blood circulation.
It is also widely used to treat Incomplete miscarriage.
Do you know....?
An incomplete miscarriage often turns out to be dangerous and requires treatment.D&C (dilation and curettage)is done to clear the remnants of the tissue from the Uterus, which pose numerous risks to women.
This herb is a great help to females who have had an incomplete miscarriage. It avoids the risk of going for D&C procedure.

Panax Notoginseng Leaf Extract is used to optimize blood circulation and nourish the blood.
It also treats Migraine.
External application treats Herpes Simplex.

DOSAGE : The herb can be administered in any of the following forms :

Powdered form : 1.5 to 3gm. Can be consumed once or twice a day.
As Decoction ot Tea : 3 to 10gm. The decoction of the roots is easily absorbed by the body. Can be taken twice a day.
Pill : Pills can be taken once a day, initially,do not exceed than 10gm.
Topically : Grinded roots can be applied on the wounds.

The Herb combines Well with : Rehmannia,Artemisia Argyi,Astragalus,Codonopsis,

In TCM :
Notoginseng Root : Han San Qi, San Qi
Notoginseng Flower : San Qi Hua

Meridians Associated : Heart, Liver, Large Intestine and Stomach.
Cancer Treatment : Useful in treating Blood Cancer and Lymphoma.

Do not confuse Notoginseng with other Ginsengs. It does resemble Siberian Ginseng and contains nutrients quite similar to Korean Ginseng, but is different.
Notoginseng is an excellent Herb for curing Blood Disorders and stops bleeding, be it internal or external. And is applicable for all sorts of bleeding , whether bleeding in Nasal cavity, in Uterus, Wounds, Or Respiratory Tract. The herb is a potent Heart tonic.
The Anticancer property of Herb prevents the growth of Cancer cells and provides prevention from Cancer.
The herb possess an antiaging action. This delays the process of aging.
Types : Raw Notoginseng and Steamed Ginseng. Prefer using Raw Notoginsneg, as it is more potent than the Steamed one. Its raw form has much more medicinal uses, in regards to the Heart and Blood.

Notoginseng is known to tone up the whole body. It is quite efficient in treating traumatic injuries. It is a widely used as Hemostatic Herb.
The Cardiotonic action of this herb makes it a popular longevity Herb. The Herb elevates the coronary Blood flow, thereby, providing the Cardiac Muscles with more Blood. The Muscles then consume more Oxygen, this aids in preventing High Blood Pressure. It regulates the Heartbeats and prevents the accumulation of blood in the Heart.
Balances Cerebral and Nervous systems of the body. The Herb has strong Immounomodulatory and Antiaging actions.
The Antiplatelet action of this Herb prevents Blood clots, therefore, also entitled as a Blood tonic ( Specially, if the herb is in its steamed form )
In addition to stop the bleeding, the Herb also promotes healing by reducing pain and swelling.
When applied externally, the Herb brings about Hemostatic effect ( stops blood flow through a blood vessel ) and stops the bleeding of wounds.
Notoginseng should be given to females after giving child birth . It helps in the removal of retained placenta ( gets stuck in the womb) , it also controls bleeding associated with Menopause.
The herb aids in the faster recovery after surgery or from illness.
Notoginseng aids in lowering the levels of Cholesterol. Acts as a Liver protector.
Helps to deal with Prostate Cancer and problems associated with male sex hormones.