Notoginseng
(Sanqi)
Pharmaceutical Name : Radix Notoginseng
Botanical Name: Panax notoginseng (Burk.)
F. H. Chen
Common Name : Pseudoginseng, Notoginseng
Source of Earliest Record: Bencao Gangmu
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The roots are dug in spring
or winter. The spring roots have a stronger
pharmacological effect than winter roots.
After cleaning, the roots are dried in the
sun.
Properties & Taste: Sweet, bitter and
warm
Meridians: Liver and stomach
Functions:
1. To stop bleeding and release stagnation;
2. To invigorate blood circulation and stop
pain
Indications & Combinations:
1. Hemorrhage in the interior or at the surface
of the body. The powder of Notoginseng (Sanqi)
is taken alone, or it may be used with Ophicalcite
(Huaruishi) and Carbonized human hair (Xueyutan)
in the formula Huaxue Dan.
2. Hemorrhages and swelling due to external
injuries. Powdered Notoginseng (Sanqi) is
used alone externally.
Dosage: 3-10 g; 1-1.5 g for powder. |
