Panax notoginseng is a prized Asian ginseng species whose fibrous roots contain exceptionally high levels of hemostatic and circulation-regulating ginsenosides, making it the premier TCM herb for stopping bleeding and resolving blood stasis. Tienchi's distinctive bitter-sweet taste and warming action have made it a cornerstone remedy for traumatic injury, excessive menstruation, and cardiovascular stagnation for over four centuries.
root
powder, decoction, capsule, tincture
3–9g dried root daily in decoction; 300–600mg standardized extract once or twice daily
May increase bleeding — avoid with blood thinners. Generally very safe.
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