Notoginseng (San Qi / Tian Qi)
Panax notoginseng
A famed 'stop-bleeding' ginseng used for trauma, bruises, and circulatory health.
Traditional use (tcm): A famed 'stop-bleeding' ginseng used for trauma, bruises, and circulatory health.
A famed 'stop-bleeding' ginseng used for trauma, bruises, and circulatory health.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A famed 'stop-bleeding' ginseng used for trauma, bruises, and circulatory health.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Affects clotting — avoid in pregnancy and around surgery.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Affects clotting — avoid in pregnancy and around surgery.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.