What is Panax notoginseng?
In the compendium of materia medica, Panax notoginseng is also known as tian qi. It is recorded in the compendium of materia medica: “ginseng nourishes the Qi best, Panax notoginseng nourishes the Blood best, the taste is the same and the work is equal, so ginseng and Panax notoginseng are together called the most precious ones in Chinese medicine.”
In ancient times, Panax notoginseng was the elixir of the nobility, especially the “holy drugs” of trauma and blood syndromes. The well-known Chinese medicine “yunnan baiyao” and “pien tze huang” both have Panax notoginseng as their main raw materials. Thus, Panax notoginseng is of great benefit to us.
What is Panax notoginseng’s function?
Detoxifying and whitening, cleaning blood vessels: Liver is the body’s biggest detoxification organ, if liver blood is insufficient, liver’s detoxification ability is reduced, the face is prone to frequent acne and spot.
Panax notoginseng has two-way adjusting human body’s metabolism, after enters the body, ginsenosides RBL can improve the activity of polymerase, quickly decompose metabolic waste and metabolic toxin, unobstruct blood, improve the human body environment, then gets rid of toxins.
Lightening spot and reducingwrinkles, anti-aging: According to traditional Chinese medicine, spot and acne are mainly caused by the imbalance of Yin and Yang in human body.
First, blood stasis in face is a result of liver Qi stagnation.
Second, due to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, Qi and Blood cannot moisturize the face, and the hot and humid heat rises to the face to form spots.
Third, the kidney Yang deficiency, the Yang Qi dispersion, blood stasis causes the form of facial chloasma.
Blood stasis is a very important cause of color spots, and Panax notoginseng is the best choice for solving problems on blood stasis. It has the effect of eliminating and reducing wrinkles and age spots.
In addition, Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of refreshing the liver, nourishing the heart, nourishing the lungs, anti-aging and nurturing youth. It also protects the skin, improves the appearance of the skin, and makes the skin soft and elastic.
Mixing Panax notoginseng powder and honey well and then making a facial mask; the effect will be better if used long-term. The method is as follows: take a proper amount of powder, gently add honey while stirring until it is mushy, and apply directly for 20-30 minutes.
Smoothing skin, anti-oxidation: The blood vessels that lie deep inside us, once begin to “age”, can lead to a following decline of our systems and organs. The blood vessels are old, and the whole body is old! If something can improve the body’s ability to scavenge the free radicals, it can achieve anti-oxidation and anti-aging effect.
Panax notoginseng has stronger resistance to free radical oxidation, long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder will have anti-aging manifestations: making your muscle stronger, your hair luster, skin brighter without spot, sleep well and your whole body glowing with energy.
What kind of people should use Panax notoginseng?
- People who lack Qi and Blood.
Blood is the basis for the human body, blood exhaust and excessive blood loss or not timely replenishment or insufficient blood supplement, can easily lead to blood deficiency. Therefore, women with anemia can use Panax notoginseng for a long time, and it will have a significant blood tonic effect.
- People who cannot sleep, experience a loss in memory and have weak immune system
Ginsenosides RBL in Panax notoginseng has an effect of exciting the central nervous system, which can improve the symptoms of neurasthenia andimprove memory. For middle-aged women with dizziness, irregular menstruation, Panax notoginseng powder has very good curative effect.
- Women with uterus disease
Ovarian cyst, accessory cyst, uterine fibroids, etc., are common in modern women. In practicing traditional Chinese medicine, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis is still the treatment direction for these diseases. Panax notoginseng powder is the most effective medicine for activating blood circulation, it has a good adjuvant theraputiceffect.
- People who sit for long time and lack exercise
Working women or other sedentary women, sometimes sitting for a day, are prone to having blood stasis and other diseases. Panax notoginseng has the function of activating blood circulation, increasing blood flow and increasing blood oxygen, especially suitable for long-term use of women in the office.
- People whose face is not bright
Eating Panax notoginseng powder will have a good effect on women who have dark circles under eyes, dark complexion on face, or gum bleeding. Eating a little every day can make a woman look good and white.
- People with hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and hyperglycaemia.
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are more common in modern society, and are all associated with blood stasis. Panax notoginseng powder is known as the “blood vessels scavenger”, and long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder can soften blood vessels, promoting healthy blood, prevent all kinds of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Special attention: Who should not use Panax notoginseng?
People whose body is weak and cold, who are allergic to Panax notoginseng, should use with caution or not use Panax notoginseng.
- Women during menstruation period should better not use Panaxnotoginseng powder. Panax notoginseng powder will promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis, which will easily lead to menstrual bleeding. But for women experiencing irregular menstruation period due to blood stasis, Panax notoginseng powder can promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis and regulate menstruation.
- Pregnant women should not use any Panax notoginseng products, which is the same as pregnant women should not take any medicine, so as not to affect the fetus. But after delivering the baby, Panax notoginseng is the best on increasing Blood; for hemorrhagic anemia, it has extremely good effect.