Are there any side effects of drinking Panax notoginseng powder regularly?

In our lives, many people often drink some Panax notoginseng powder, because Panax notoginseng powder has a very high nutritional effect for women. It can not only promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but also prevent some cardiovascular diseases. It has a good therapeutic effect on some diseases caused by falls and injuries. However, drinking Panax notoginseng powder frequently will also have side effects on the human body. So what are the side effects?

Benefits of Panax notoginseng powder

Panax notoginseng has a two-way regulating function of activating blood circulation and nourishing blood. Long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder can soften blood vessels, promote blood health, and effectively prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For female friends, Panax notoginseng powder also has the effect of activating blood circulation and nourishing the skin. There are countless blood regulating and beauty products with Panax notoginseng as the main raw material. Long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder has an obvious anti-thrombotic effect on thrombosis. Forty patients with occult thrombosis whose in vitro thrombus detection results were abnormal and whose thrombus length, wet weight and dry weight were all more than 100% of the normal value were treated and observed and compared with the western medicine group. The treatment group was given 2g of Panax notoginseng powder, twice a day. 30 days is a course of treatment. Results All three indicators were reduced to normal levels in 14 cases, and 1-2 indicators were reduced to normal levels in 5 cases. Compared with the normalization rate in the western medicine group, the difference was significant. This shows that Panax notoginseng can be taken for a long time, and plays an important role in preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and promoting their regression, improving blood viscosity, and reducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular thrombosis. It can be used as a health care medicine for diseases such as arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and thrombocytopenic purpura.

Can Panax notoginseng flower be taken for a long time?

The answer is yes. The nature and flavor of Panax notoginseng flower are different from those of Panax notoginseng powder. It is cooler in nature and has more contraindications. For example, people with weak constitution should not take Panax notoginseng flower, and it is not suitable to take Panax notoginseng flower when you have a cold. The main active ingredient in Panax notoginseng - total saponins, is relatively the highest in Panax notoginseng flower or the whole plant. The overall medicinal value of Panax notoginseng flower is slightly lower than that of Panax notoginseng powder, but it is higher than Panax notoginseng powder in some aspects. For example, the effects of Panax notoginseng flower on lowering blood pressure, clearing away heat and removing sores are higher than those of Panax notoginseng powder. Taking Panax notoginseng flower is also relatively simple. Just brew 3-4 flowers with boiling water and drink it instead of tea. The water brewed with Panax notoginseng flower tastes slightly bitter and then turns sweet. There is also an indescribable taste of Panax notoginseng flower. Some people are not used to this taste. You can add some rock sugar, which is also very good.

Specific method of use

Method 1: Eat raw: It is simple to use for daily health care. The usual way of eating is: 3-5 grams per day, taken with warm water or milk in two doses, 2 to 3 grams each time is more appropriate. It is best to take it before meals. Taking it on an empty stomach is conducive to the absorption of the effective ingredients of Panax notoginseng. It is best not to take Panax notoginseng powder before going to bed. Taking Panax notoginseng powder can easily make you thirsty, which is not very convenient at night. There are no other effects.

Method 2: Cooked food: Usually stew chicken or pork ribs. After the chicken or pork ribs are cooked, add 10-20 grams of Panax notoginseng powder or Panax notoginseng heads and stew for 10 minutes (not too long, high temperature will destroy the effective ingredients in Panax notoginseng).

Precautions

1. When taking Panax notoginseng powder for the first time, you will often experience symptoms such as thirst and weakness in the limbs. The symptoms are mild. This is due to the blood-activating effect of Panax notoginseng powder.

2. It is not advisable to take Panax notoginseng powder during menstruation. Panax notoginseng powder is the best medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Taking it during menstruation can easily lead to excessive bleeding.

3. Pregnant women should not take Panax notoginseng powder for a long time during pregnancy to avoid affecting the fetus.

4. There are two ways to eat Panax notoginseng powder: eating it raw and eating it cooked. Eating it raw mainly has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, while eating it cooked mainly has the effect of replenishing blood.

5. Panax notoginseng powder can be taken for a long time, and it is recommended to be taken for daily health care. However, it should be stopped in some cases. For example, female friends should avoid eating some foods when taking Panax notoginseng powder during menstruation and if the menstruation is normal. On the day of taking Panax notoginseng powder, broad beans, fish and sour and cold foods should be avoided.

After reading the detailed answer to the question of whether Panax notoginseng powder can be taken for a long time, I believe many friends already know the effects and functions of Panax notoginseng powder. Experts told us that Panax notoginseng powder can indeed be taken for a long time, but it should be noted that pregnant women and female friends should not take Panax notoginseng powder during pregnancy and menstruation. In addition, when taking Panax notoginseng powder, you should avoid eating fish and other foods, so that you can have better health care effects.